Fantastically Human
Exploring the human condition through fantasy, folklore, and myth
Invitational Participating Artists
Alondra Paredes Uhi, Andrew Payne, Annette Everett, Ben Hammond, Ben McSweeny, Brandon Gonzales, Brooke Bowen, Bryan Mark Taylor, Cambria Christensen, Carly Milligan, Casey Childs, Christian Degn, Crystal Despain, Dave McClellan, Emily Mcphie, Esther H. Candari, Greg Newbold, Howard Lyon, J. Kirk Richards, John Darley, Justin Kunz, Kaitlund Zupanic, Kari Christensen, Katie Payne, Kelsey Critchfield, Kevin Wasden, Kwani Winder, Liz Harris, Lovetta Reyes-Cairo, Mark Pugh, Mary Sauer, Melissa Tshikamba, Michael Malm, Nicole Parish, Randolph Peay, Rebecca Sorge, Shari Lyon, Stacy Minch, Steve Argyle, Tyson Snow
Curators/Jurors: Howard Lyon and Esther H. Candari
Exhibit Dates: June 6 - July 12, 2025
This exhibit invites viewers to consider how the stories we write, tell, and share give us space to wrestle with the human condition, questions of morality, the pursuit of justice, and metaphysical forces in our lives.
We are excited to host Utah Valley's first annual fantasy art show and are working making arrangments for an exciting array of events, awards, and more. Updates on programming during the run time of the show will be listed here as they are added. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop
Featured art on loan from
Brandon and Emily Sanderson's Collection
Cover for The Way of Kings - Michael Whelan
The Herald Taln - Donato Giancola
Tress - Howard Lyon
Programming
June 6th, 6-9pm - Exhibit Opening and Cosplay Competition
June 12th 12-7pm - Cosplay and costume community work day
June 18th, 7-8pm - Wayfare Panel Discussion on Fantasy and Religion
June 25th 7-10pm - Fundraiser for Lightweaver Foundation w/ Brandon & Emily Sanderson
July 4th, 6-9pm - Provo Artstroll and Live paint event - Details TBA
July 10th, 7-9pm - Lecture on the history of Fantasy Art with Howard Lyon
Crochet Workshop at Heindselman's
Heindselman’s is joining Compass Art Gallery in their “Fantastically Human” celebration by making some cute drawstring bags with a dragon scale stitch. Come join us at 4pm every Friday in June and we’ll help you with everything you need to make this cute and easy crochet project. Bring your own supplies or take 10% off if you buy your supplies here. Stay tuned for more fantasy inspired project classes on Fridays in June!
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