Tiles are planned to be installed on The Neighborhood Hive’s exterior 2065 E 2100 S in mid August.
Late August- unveiling party at The Neighborhood Hive!
This project is funded by granting from the Salt Lake City Arts Council to local artist Sophie Nebeker. Per the grant, we need to raise an additional $2,000. We are asking for support with workshop fees and other monetary donations to the cause
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED: $2285.00
More information about our partners:
The Neighborhood Hive
Petersen Art Center
Iron Desert Arts
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Design Mockup:
Project Overview:
We are bringing a community-made ceramic mosaic that will be installed on a public facing wall at the Neighborhood Hive in the Sugar House area. This craft based experience will be held over two workshops at local ceramic studios to create a colorful, textured and vibrant public artwork. The mural will be unveiled in a free event at The Neighborhood Hive August 2026.
Hosted by Iron Desert Arts and Petersen Art Center, we invite the general public for this material experience, a total of 40 participants will explore impressions and texture decorating provided large blank clay slap . Assisted by local ceramic artists, this 2 hour workshop is accessible for all skill levels, with a demo on impressions using custom stamps, design, and textures in an exploratory environment.
Providing custom stamps and a pre-made blank tile for workshop participants, the overall aesthic of the piece will be controled. After the tiles are made, I will bisque and paint a design with glaze and fire the tiles once more.
We will prepare to install the glazed durable ceramic tiles at the brick exterior entrance of The Neighborhood Hive. Consulting with Barry Dwyane Hollis, professional mosaic artist, we will install the tiles over several days in early August.
To commemorate this collaborative community efforts, an unveiling event will occur in the parking lot of The Neighborhood Hive in late August. Good vibes with refreshments from the cafe itself, and local musicians and vendors. Outreach for the workshops and unveiling event will be conducted through collaborative business channels.
The grant funds and fund rasising are allocated to materials, participating artists fees, and involved studios.