Velvet Lobbies and Empty Bins

The Black Friday Gallery Stroll, curated by Park City Gallery Association co‑president Jen Schumacher of Trove Gallery, is a glitter‑infused charity masquerade. Guests wander past Bret Webster Images, David K. Beavis Fine Art, and the rain‑slick Avenue of the Kimball Art Center, only to be met by colored stick‑it notes on the donation bins. The celebrity‑sue‑of‑a‑crowd includes fans of JG Art at the Prospect and the youthful flare from Summit Gallery. Jensen’s perverse pleasure lies in the opportunity drawing – a $500 discount certificate for every can, redeemable on any gallery canvas, jewel, or pottery piece. The event’s economy of daring beats the dull backdrop of Main Street traffic, yet the crowd’s clamorous march mirrors the spectacle of Sundance’s entrance gates. The vibe is pompous, the dress code strictly gala black, and the charitable veneer thin. Verdict: Avoid the Main Street crush.