Karen Horne is thrilled to have her pastel painting “Pink Tutu” juried into this biennial exhibition. It was selected by a noted art collector/cultural advocate from over 400 entries from Utah artists from all over the state. Works are in … The post AAUW UTAH WOMEN ARTISTS EXHIBITION appeared first on HORNE Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Salt Lake City, Utah ..read more

Many thanks to the major international magazine, Pastel Journal, for spotlighting Karen Horne’s vivid geranium painting “Going to Pot.” It appears in an article reviewing The Pastelworld 2024 Exhibition which took place at the (IAPS) International Association of Pastel Artists … The post FEATURED IN FALL 2024 ISSUE PASTEL JOURNAL appeared first on HORNE Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Salt Lake City, Utah ..read more

Sept. 13th & 14th This is the Place Heritage Park Outdoor booth, Salt Lake City   If you’ve missed being able to drop by the gallery, now you have the easy opportunity to get a close-up look at the latest … The post VISIT KAREN HORNE’S BOOTH AT “ART AT THE PARK” appeared first on HORNE Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Salt Lake City, Utah ..read more

In Collaboration with 812 MAPLEWOOD FINE ART SERVICES Horne Fine Art is pleased to be working with the premier art advisory service, 812 Maplewood Fine Art Services, @812maplewoodfineart. Based in Aspen and Houston, they have curated and are hosting an … The post SEASONAL SHIFTS – ONLINE EXHIBITION appeared first on HORNE Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Salt Lake City, Utah ..read more

Karen Horne was thrilled to receive notice from the director of International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). It’s official – she has qualified for the IAPS – MASTER CIRCLE!! Over the past several years, she has competed with pastel artists … The post ELEVATED TO IAPS MASTER CIRCLE appeared first on HORNE Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Salt Lake City, Utah ..read more

Karen Horne was fortunate and thrilled to participate in this major exhibition in June. The PASTELWORLD show is a highlight of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) biennial convention in Albuquerque. Her vivid garden piece, Going To Pot, was created in her new home studio. It was one of about 200 artworks accepted by jurors from over 2,000 entries from fine pastelists from all over the world. Going to Pot, also caught the eye of a pastel world luminary, Jimmy Wright, who had these insights about the piece in his official walk-through of the exhibition. “Very atmospheric…She ..read more

Karen is thrilled that one of her restaurant paintings, “Balancing Act” is included in the museum’s competitive exhibition celebrating the 100th iteration of the (April) Spring Salon. This juried showcase of Utah talent in multiple visual media, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, drawing, assemblage etc, attracted a record number of entries this year (1450), 50% more than in usual years, and only about 250 artists were accepted. It provides a great overview of some of the finest artwork being produced in the state. Balancing Act comes from her cafe and restaurant series ..read more

Its been a busy season with the legislature in session at the Utah State Capitol. Karen Horne has been excited to participate in both the Cultural Advocacy Day, and the Senate’s passage of the Declaration celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. While at the Capitol, she was delighted to find that four of her artworks are currently installed there, in three separate collections! One is the State Collection, and the other two are private collections. It was a treat for the artist to her works from different series hanging and enjoyed in this august building ..read more

Join us for our Moving Sale Gallery Reception Friday, August 18th, 6-9 p.m.   Enjoy savings on many artworks by our featured artists Karen Horne and Phyllis Horne, including dramatic Wasatch landscapes, ballet scenes and Salt Lake City landmarks such as the Liberty Park, Capitol and Eccles Theatres, Gallivan plaza and the City County Building. Also save on paintings from other noted Utah artists from our gallery collection including works by Steve Larson, David Maestas, Ken Baxter, Lynn Farrar, Ted Wassmer and Earl Jones. Our gallery is air-conditioned and we have cooling works on display ..read more

Testimonial to Capitol Theatre Painting by Ballet West’s Celebrated Principal Dancer Christopher Ruud Karen Horne was recently honored to have former Ballet West Principal Dancer, Christopher Ruud and his wife Loren collect her painting, “Back to Live.” A recent addition to her Capitol Theatre series, she captures patrons heading with anticipation towards the glowing marquee. Karen has been a huge fan of Christopher’s over the arc of his long and brilliant career at Ballet West. She is thrilled that the painting now hangs in his office in Kansas City and serves as a reminder of his years with ..read more