New board members

The Utah Arts Council has named two new members to its board: Victoria Rowe Berry, director of Utah State University's Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art; and Andrew Yarosh, director of the Moab Music Festival. The Utah Arts Council board of directors is a policy-making board that interprets the statutes guiding the Utah Arts Council; advises on issues pertaining to short and long term planning; conducts program advocacy; and evaluates budget recommendations. Berry and Yarosh bring geographical diversity and lots of experience to the mix.

Wilderness quilt

Artist Trent Alvey writes to promote a new artist/community project: Women Protecting wilderness. The project incorporates more than 150 testimonials with photos, which has been transformed into an art quilt. It's designed to engage people in conversation, and "to protect Utah's wild heritage."

When » On display through Dec. 3 at Salt Lake Main Library; hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 am.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Where » Main Library, Main Floor Atrium , 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. For information about the event, call 801-524-8200, visit www.slcpl.lib.ut.us. To find out more about the project, check in via e-mail at wildernessquilt@womenprotectingwilderness.org.

Holiday art and crafts

Homemade and store-bought holiday crafts are on sale at Orem's SCERA Center for the Arts, which includes gift workshops, a student art exhibit and a holiday art sale. On Monday and Thursday afternoons Dec. 1-11, kids (5 and older) can take part in Holiday Art Craze, one hour make-and-take workshops. Cost is $10, which includes all materials, plus hot chocolate and cookies.

When » Through Dec. 23; To sign up for workshops, call 801-225-ARTS, ext. 1040.

Where » SCERA, 745 S. State St., Orem.

Review your art cache

Universe City asks local artists for work to sell in a discount show, where all art will sell for $99.95 or less. You know why this is a good thing: The event offers starving artists need support, and consumers get the chance to buy good local stuff for the gift-giving season and beyond.

When » The gallery will accept works through Nov. 26. Contact Benjamin Jennings at 801-458-8959 or at .benjaminjennings@mac.com with questions or to make an appointment.

Where » Universe City, 2556 Washington Blvd., Ogden.

Cool hangout in the cold

The Salt Lake Downtown Alliance offers its annual Old World Christmas Market, modeled after European markets, a holiday tradition dating back to the 1300s. Shop at wooden chalets for unique, handmade gifts from local artisans, listen to -- or join in -- Commuter Caroling, and savor flavors of the season, including baked goods, kettle corn, candied nuts and spiced cider.

When » Nov. 28-Dec. 6; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; closed Sundays.

Where » Gallivan Plaza, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.

Berry interesting

The Michael Berry Gallery presents Joyce Baron's work, which is vivid, enigmatic and compelling. See it if you can.

When » Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., through Dec. 13.

Where » Michael Berry Gallery & Custom Framing, 163 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-521-0243