BDAC Opens Six Summer Exhibitions Exploring Myth, Memory, Identity, and Creative Healing.
Bountiful, Utah – May 2025 Bountiful Davis Arts Center invites the public to experience six powerful exhibitions that explore mythology, memory, identity, and transformation through diverse media. Featuring both local and nationally recognized artists, these shows reflect the depth and range of contemporary creative voices. Exhibitions will be on view from May 30 through August 15, 2025.
An opening reception will take place on Friday, May 30, from 6 to 8 PM, with live music by local musician Cherry Thomas, whose soulful and modern sound offers a vibrant backdrop for the evening. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and many of the exhibiting artists will be present. The event is free and open to the public. There will be an art talk on mental wellness and the healing power of art prior to the opening at 5:15.
Featured Exhibitions
Hermes, Icarus, and the Fates – Allyson Glenn
Drawing on years of research across ancient sites and artifacts, Allyson Glenn presents a body of work rooted in classical mythology and abstract storytelling. Through painting, drawing, and printmaking, Glenn reimagines iconic figures like Hermes and Icarus, capturing their timeless resonance in shifting, layered compositions.
Strings – Xi Zhang
In a deeply personal exhibition, Xi Zhang reflects on the final stages of his grandmother’s life through emotionally charged paintings. Blending expressionist techniques with abstract environments, Strings explores how grief and fading memory can be expressed through color, movement, and gesture.
Connect – Inez Garcia
Salt Lake City-based artist Inez Garcia merges glass casting and mixed media to explore how bodies of color are perceived and portrayed. In Connect, she addresses themes of intimacy, fetishization, and personal boundaries, drawing from her Chicana and Egyptian heritage to create work that is both tender and confrontational.
Fragments to Wholeness – Group Exhibition
Fragments to Wholeness features glass works created by twelve adolescent survivors of sexual abuse during a six-week expressive arts therapy program. Led by artist Sarinda Jones and trauma therapists Holly Willard and Sarah Bargar, the exhibition uses glass as a metaphor for healing, highlighting resilience and transformation through material process.
Women of Art: Button by Button – Robert Fuerer
Using buttons sourced from antique shops and family collections, Robert Fuerer creates abstract portraits of iconic women from art history. These vibrant, tactile mosaics invite viewers to rediscover familiar figures through color, texture, and personal memory, blurring the line between craft, fashion, and fine art.
Between the Layers: Works in Watercolor – Group Exhibition
This juried exhibition showcases the work of talented individuals living in Davis County who study under acclaimed watercolorist Sherry Meidell at BDAC. Known for her award-winning illustration and expressive technique, Meidell provides focused instruction in watercolor fundamentals, nurturing each artist’s unique voice. The exhibition features a range of styles and approaches, reflecting the dedication, growth, and creativity of these emerging local artists.
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About the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC)
Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) is an evolving nexus of artistic innovation and cultural dialogue in Davis County and the greater Utah region. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art museum, BDAC is committed to fostering the creative well-being of our communities through dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and interdisciplinary events that connect people to the transformative power of art.
We support both emerging and established artists by providing professional opportunities to exhibit, engage with audiences, and advance their careers in a nurturing and ambitious environment. Our curatorial vision centers art as a vital force for expressing complex ideas, cultivating empathy, and reflecting the shared human experience.
As BDAC grows in regional influence, we remain rooted in the needs and perspectives of our local communities—extending the reach and relevance of contemporary art through a diverse range of offerings, from visual and performing arts to literature, academic dialogue, and public engagement.
Thank you to our 2025 exhibition sponsor: Discover Davis.
Bountiful Davis Arts Center
90 N Main St. | Bountiful, UT | 84010
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Tuesday – Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM | Saturday: Noon – 5 PM