Ogden Contemporary Arts

??Contemporary Cuisine Chefs??? “I’m excited to participate in Contemporary Cuisine because I enjoy participating in community events, and it will give me an opportunity to be creative and push me outside of my creative comfort zone.” —Will Shafer, Lucky Slice Pizza Lucky Slice, a locally owned favorite, has been serving up delicious New York-style pizza since 2012, with a strong focus on Quality, Community, and Creativity. With locations from Clearfield to Logan, and food trucks roaming the Wasatch Front, they’re a Utah staple! ? Thank you, Lucky Slice, for bringing your pizza genius to Contemporary Cuisine! ??? Join us for Contemporary Cuisine on May 7th, 6-9 PM at OCA and The Monarch—a night where community, art, and cuisine merge! ???? Don’t miss this unique experience—Grab your tickets today! ??? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/g3_tM8xb ?? Courtesy of Lucky Slice

Don’t miss a special NCECA Week at OCA! To celebrate NCECA’s 59th Annual Conference, Ogden Contemporary Arts will have extended hours for visitors, March 24–29: Monday – Saturday from 10am to 6pm. ?Visit OCA at the 2025 NCECA Conference in Salt Lake City? If you’re visiting the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) FORMATION conference at the Salt Lake City Convention Center, find us in the Resource Hall, where we’ll have a table packed with special OCA information and goodies—stop by and say hello! The 2025 NCECA Conference is the ultimate gathering for ceramic artists, educators, and enthusiasts, featuring world-class exhibitions, engaging discussions, and opportunities to connect with the vibrant ceramics world community. Whether you join us at NCECA in Salt Lake City, or visit our exhibitions in Ogden, we look forward to welcoming you!

??Contemporary Cuisine Sponsors??? We are deeply grateful to United Way of Northern Utah for being one of OCA’s very first sponsors for Contemporary Cuisine. United Way’s generous support and steadfast commitment to strengthening our community makes a profound and lasting impact! We are very honored, and we thank United Way sincerely for believing in our mission. Thank you so much, United Way of Northern Utah—We’ll see you at Contemporary Cuisine! Have you heard the exciting news? Contemporary Cuisine is open to the public this year! Grab your friends and family, and buy tickets today! ?Link below? https://lnkd.in/gMq8EQfA

OCA Board Member Jennifer Primbs Featured in Southwest Contemporary Magazine! We are thrilled to congratulate Jennifer Primbs, OCA Board Member and local writer, on her captivating story featured in Southwest Contemporary Magazine Vol. 11, The Hyperlocal! Jennifer’s piece explores her extraordinary familial origin story shaped by a lost-and-found neon dragon on Ogden’s historic 25th Street. This glowing relic not only became a symbol of family mythology but also captured the hearts of an entire community. Jennifer is a Utah-based writer whose work has also appeared in The Salt Lake City Weekly. She is currently working on a book of haiku centered on her ’90s childhood. We can’t wait to read it! See the full story at link below or stop by OCA during business hours to pick up a FREE copy of Southwest Contemporary Magazine ???? https://lnkd.in/gw8PNZfz Join us in celebrating Jennifer and her wonderful contributions to our local arts and literary community!

??Get Ready for Contemporary Cuisine!?? Join Us for an Exclusive Evening of Art, Flavor, and Impact! ???????? MAY 7TH, 2025 | 6 – 9 PM The Monarch Royal Room 455 25th Street Ogden, UT Open to Public | Tickets are $150 + ?? Prepare for an unforgettable night at our Contemporary Cuisine Fundraiser—where art meets culinary mastery. Savor art-inspired dishes, enjoy friendly competition, live music, curated cocktails, and decadent desserts. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction filled with art, baskets, experiences, and local goods. Your support at this event will directly benefit over 1,200 Artist Factory students, empower 40 talented local creatives, fuel inspiring exhibitions, and fund future Artists in Residence at Ogden Contemporary Arts. Join us to make a meaningful difference in our creative community and celebrate an exceptional night! See link for tickets & details ?????? https://lnkd.in/g3_tM8xb

?? join us this Saturday for A Conversation with Davina Semo — FREE & Open to the Public ?? Join us for a one-of-a-kind event hosted by Powder Art Foundation & Ogden Contemporary Arts as we sit down with renowned artist, Davina Semo! Get an insider’s look into her mesmerizing new installation at Powder Mountain, where bells are integrated into the landscape to invite reflection, discovery, and a deeper connection. This intimate conversation is your chance to hear directly from the artist herself, uncover the magic behind her creative process, and learn more about her thoughtful work ???? Davina Semo (b. 1981, Washington DC) has a BA in Visual Arts and Creative Writing from Brown University and an MFA from University of California, San Diego. In 2021, the artist’s work was exhibited at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 in the solo installation Reverberation commissioned by Public Art Fund. Semo recently enjoyed the solo show Core Reflections at the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa, wherein the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Forrest Gander composed poetry and critical reflections to accompany the artist’s new sculpture. Her work shows nationally and internationally. Semo has exhibited in prominent group exhibitions at San Francisco Arts Commission; Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco; SOMArts, San Francisco; and Hannah Hoffman Gallery, Los Angeles. Her work was recently in the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive’s “New Time: Art and Feminisms in the 21st Century,” a major survey exploring recent feminist practices in contemporary art. Semo lives and works in Los Angeles. She is represented by Jessica Silverman, San Francisco. This event is FREE and open to the public — Enjoy refreshing bites, drinks, and great company in a vibrant, art-filled atmosphere. Space is limited, so don’t wait! ?RSVP now and join us for an afternoon of art, conversation, and community — link below ?? We can’t wait to see you there!? https://lnkd.in/gtpPSYGu

“Currently, Lindley has curated two solo exhibitions on view at Ogden Contemporary Arts: Good Girl by Elyse Pignolet and Doomscroller by Aimee Odum. These exhibitions align with her curatorial philosophy by blending historical artistic techniques with contemporary social commentary. “These exhibitions center female artists that merge the ancient art of ceramics with contemporary themes, offering fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on today’s cultural and societal issues,” she explains. The shows were timed to coincide with the 2025 NCECA Conference in Salt Lake City and will run through April 13th.” Read this full 15bytes article featuring OCA’s Kasey Lindley at the link below ???? https://lnkd.in/gHh8efKJ Thank you! Artists of Utah / 15 Bytes ??

?? Join us in celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Ogden Contemporary Arts’ Executive Director, Venessa Castagnoli! ?? Since taking the helm in March 2020, Venessa has transformed OCA into a dynamic cultural hub. From rebranding and raising essential funds, to helping design OCA’s flagship center on historic 25th Street, she has been instrumental in OCA’s development — bringing a diverse array of local, national, and internationally recognized artists to Ogden. Venessa works tirelessly to build strong connections between artists and the Ogden community, with a special focus on engaging with local youth. Under her leadership, OCA has flourished with a robust exhibition schedule, an annual Artist-in-Residence, the creation of the Artist Factory education program, the redesign of Platforms outdoor space into a permanent sculpture park, and so much more! Venessa, thank you so much for your vision, passion, and commitment to making art accessible and inclusive for Utah’s community. Here’s to many more years of leadership! ??????

“For Odum, particular questions have to do with the much-debated future of Artificial Intelligence. She was among the first artists to embrace AI, and being an artist, her optimism makes a certain sense. The very traits that bedevil lawyers and their peers—like the tendency of AI programs to make stuff up when the standard answers don’t suffice—could well make it the closest a machine can come to real creativity. Not for nothing do they call it “hallucination.” - Geoff Wichert Read Geoff Wichert‘s 15bytes review of Aimee Odum’s solo exhibition DOOMSCROLLER, currently on view at Ogden Contemporary Arts. Link below ???? https://lnkd.in/grXXVqhS ??ALSO?? Don’t miss Aimee’s artist talk at OCA during Ogden City’s First Friday Art Stroll on May 7th at 6pm! We’re thrilled to have Aimee lead a tour and answer all your curiosities and questions ?? Aimee’s insight into her work is as fascinating as the art itself – we guarantee you’ll leave inspired and learn something new! ?? In the meantime, visit us during our business hours: Thursday - Saturday: 10am to 6pm Sunday: 12pm to 4pm ?? Photos courtesy of Tristan Sadler

Remember “Survey: The West” by Ya La’ford? (Ogden Contemporary Arts’ first Artist in Residence) This incredible exhibition has traveled all the way to St. Petersburg, Florida, and is now on view at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art! @jamesmuseum If you’re in or near St. Pete, don’t miss your chance to experience it — the show is up until May 18th! ??????? Congratulations, Ya! ????? #Repost @jamesmuseum ??? “My journey through the American West was nothing short of transformative.” ???? - @yalaford Our newest special exhibition, “Survey the West: A Cross-Continental Reflection,” opens TODAY! This exhibition explores the American West through an abstract lens, with internationally acclaimed Tampa-based artist @yalaford’s signature geometric and linear labyrinths redefining traditional views of the West. See it now through May 18, 2025. https://lnkd.in/dmaB5MfM This exhibition has been organized by the artist in collaboration with The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.