James Rees Art
Artist. Researcher. Teacher.
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Events

39th ANNUAL SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS ART OF UTAH
Oct
15
to Jan 5

39th ANNUAL SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS ART OF UTAH

 The Annual Spiritual & Religious Art Show at the Springville Museum of Art is a unique and reflective exhibition that explores the richness and diversity of spiritual and religious experience within our community. Through a variety of media, artists express personal beliefs, sacred traditions, and shared values, offering works that invite viewers to contemplate, connect, and find inspiration. This exhibition celebrates the power of art to illuminate the many ways faith, spirituality, and devotion shape our lives and culture.

We invite all to come, enjoy these thought provoking artworks, and contemplate on their own spiritual and religious beliefs.

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Open Studio/ Holiday Sale!
Nov
8
4:00 PM16:00

Open Studio/ Holiday Sale!

Not only will you get to see where the magic happens and browse a variety of new and existing artworks—perfect for adding something unique to your own collection or finding a truly special gift—but we're making it a party! Enjoy live music and light appetizers to put you in a festive mood while you shop.

Come celebrate the season, support local art, and maybe even find that perfect piece!

I can't wait to welcome you! More details, including dates and times, will be shared soon!

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New Vision Holiday Show!
Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00

New Vision Holiday Show!

We believe that surrounding yourself with those you love and with what you love makes life more beautiful. It creates a place where one can emerge more secure, centered, and able to face the storms of life.  The right art can set a tone for more awareness and gratitude for everyday miracles. Art is such a simple thing to add to your life. That is what we are passionate about at New Vision Art. We want to assist in adding beauty to your lives. Watch for miracles to happen.

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100 Dollar Show @ SMA
Dec
4
6:30 PM18:30

100 Dollar Show @ SMA

The 100 Dollar Show is a one-night event held annually on the first Thursday evening following Thanksgiving. Selected artists are invited to sell original works of art for $100 each. The purpose of the 100 Dollar Show is for both the museum and local artists to give back to the community by allowing them the opportunity to purchase original works of art at an affordable price.

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Art Show @ Restore!
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Art Show @ Restore!

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“I've gone to Restore since 2022. Every year I have come away feeling a sense of community, belonging, and closeness to the divine. No matter where I am in my faith journey, I am confident I can find peace and joy at Restore. This year was no exception! I found peace, joy, belonging, and community. I had ideas challenged in meaningful ways while also expanding my faith. I also found improved relationships with my parents as I shared the experience with them.” —John A.

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Teacher works Maryland
Aug
20
7:00 AM07:00

Teacher works Maryland

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I’ll be teaching the wonderful teachers in Prince George's County Public Schools District. This is a public school district that serves Prince George's County, Maryland. During the 2024–25 academic year, the district enrolled around 133,000 students and operated over 200 schools.

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This & That: a studio sale
May
3
3:00 PM15:00

This & That: a studio sale

Step inside my studio for a curated glimpse into the unexpected. I'll be showing a range of monotype prints, relief prints, and oil paintings—many of which have never been exhibited. These are explorations, departures, and one-of-a-kind pieces pulled from the flat files and corners of my creative curiosity. These works are all for sale at a great price. Come visit, wander, and see what you might find to add to your collection!  

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korvus kreate Podcast interview
Apr
16
to Jul 16

korvus kreate Podcast interview

This Wednesday at 11 AM MT, we will release a podcast episode featuring a remarkable figure in the art world.

James Rees's contributions as a teacher and advocate have left a lasting impact on countless artists. Join us as we explore his journey and insights that continue to inspire the industry.

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Podcast: Uncomfy interview
Feb
5
to Mar 5

Podcast: Uncomfy interview

How do we navigate life’s unexpected twists? For nationally recognized artist and educator James Rees, the answer lies in embracing discomfort and using creativity as a tool for growth. In this episode, Rees shares how his art explores themes of burdens, resilience, and support—and how one deeply moving moment at an art show changed his perspective on the power of connection and healing. When a woman purchased one of his pieces to honor her sister who died by suicide, Rees saw firsthand how art can give meaning to grief and transform pain into purpose. After 30 years of teaching and serving as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, he reflects on the lessons he’s learned about courage, creativity, and the beauty of embracing uncertainty.

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The Weird Cartoons, Kitsch & Culture of Low Brow Art
Jan
19
3:30 PM15:30

The Weird Cartoons, Kitsch & Culture of Low Brow Art

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Curator James Walton reflects on the rich lineage of this movement, which draws inspiration from Dada, Mad Magazine, Surrealism, and psychedelic art, championed by pioneers like Robert Williams, who coined the term Low Brow Art.

This exhibition invites visitors to embrace the humor, creativity, and cultural critique found in these boundary-breaking works, highlighting their influence from comic books to trading cards, movie posters, and beyond.

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“The Weird Cartoons, Kitsch and Culture of Low Brow Art”
Dec
6
6:00 AM06:00

“The Weird Cartoons, Kitsch and Culture of Low Brow Art”

“The Weird Cartoons, Kitsch and Culture of Low Brow Art” will take place at the George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Gallery at our South City campus from January 16 – February 21. Art drop off will be Jan. 14. The opening reception will be Jan 16.

The exhibit will feature (mostly) local artists who work in styles related to cartoons and other sequential art (comic books, graphic novels, Manga, etc.), also graffiti, tattoos, Naïve / Outsider Art and similar themes in an attempt to highlight, elevate, and create a dialogue around artforms that have been traditionally looked down upon in the fine art world … with an emphasis on the weird.  

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BYU Alumni Magazine: Conversations with Himself
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00

BYU Alumni Magazine: Conversations with Himself

Son of a writer and a dancer, with brothers in music and photography, artist, arts advocate, and art mentor James M. Rees (BFA ’89) found his own art and got a degree in drawing at BYU. He followed that up with an MFA in printmaking from the University of Arizona. His mentorship by BYU art faculty inspired him to provide the same for others, teaching high school art for 30 years and becoming a commissioner of the National Art Education Association. Rees sees art as a way of communicating and connecting as well as a path of inquiry—“a conversation with myself that I share with others,” he says. “Good teaching and good art-making, I think, are just being true to yourself and then trying to be honest with others.”

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