This Is Not 89 by John Telford

These 30 remarkable black & white images were selected from the larger collection of 60 photographs in John Telford's 503-mile photo tour of US Highway 89 in Utah. Congress designated much of Highway 89 in Utah as Heritage Highway, and Telford's journey from Garden City in Rich County to Big Water in Kane County highlights the local, historic and indigenous qualities of the Beehive State. The show will include travel essays by Utah writers.

Highway 89 winds through mostly rural Utah, and passes the historic homes of internationally famous painter Maynard Dixon, sculptor Avard Fairbanks, and outlaw Butch Cassidy. Today's citizens, artists, and businesspeople continue to make significant contributions to Utah's economy, society, and culture.

John Telford is a native of Utah and has been taking photographs of the landscape and the people for more than 35 years. His work has been widely published, with more than 50 magazine cover photographs. His photos have also been exhibited nationally and internationally. He has been included in more than 60 solo and group shows. He has an MFA from the University of Utah and is a Professor at Brigham Young University. For more examples of his work, visit www.telfordphoto.com.

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Download the Educational Materials:
Why Teach Art?
Looking at Art

Essays on Highway 89

2008-09 Traveling Schedule
subject to change, check back for updates

August 18 - September 22, 2008
Manti Elementary School - Manti

September 29 - October 27, 2008
Rich Middle School - Laketown

December 22, 2008 - January 21, 2009
City of Logan

February 5 - March 4, 2009
Red Rock Elementary School - Moab

March 25 - April 23, 2009
Hobblecreek Elementary School - Mapleton

April 29 - June 4, 2009
Brigham City Museum - Brigham City