Upcoming Events
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Solo Exhibition at the Dolores Eccles Fine Art Center
St. George, Utah
September 2010
Kirk has been invited to have a Solo Exhibition in the Robert N. & Peggy Sears Gallery.
Solo Exhibition at the Springville Museum of Art
Springville, Utah
September 11, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Kirk has been invited to have a Solo Exhibition in the Music and Clyde Galleries.
Nashville Midtown Lofts
205 31st Ave. North, Nashville, TN
Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17
6-9pm
Sunday, May 18, 2-4pm
Solo show of Kirk's originals.
Brigham Young University Bookstore
Provo, UT
Thursday and Friday, May 1-2, 2008, 10-2pm and 3-6pm
Signing of fine art prints and childrens books during Women's Conference.
Authentique Gallery-Sponsored Open House Art Show
Pheonix, Arizona
April 24, 2008
5-9pm
Location details to come.

Kirk will be showing original oil paintings in this exhibit along with other participating artists.
Authentique Gallery-Sponsored Open House Art Show
Sandy, Utah
April 10, 2008
6-9pm
11066 S. Foxmoor Drive

Kirk will be showing original oil paintings in this exhibit along with other participating artists.
"The Greatest Teacher"
Written by Thomas A. Wayment, assistant professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University.



Kirk's "Suffer the Children" image is used for the cover of this newly published book by Deseret Book.
"My Dear Sisters"
Inspiration for Women from Gordon B. Hinckley
Newly Released book published by Covenant


Kirk's "Harvest" image is included in this newly published book along with works by nearly thirty other renowned artists.
Utah Valley Artist Guild Guest Artist
Orem, Utah
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7pm.
Kirk will be speaking about his approach to artwork in the meeting room across from the Woodbury Art Museum.
Twenty-First Annual Robert N. & Peggy Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show
Eccles Fine Art Center, Sears Gallery
St. George, Utah
February 15 - March 22, 2008
Kirk has been invited to show two original paintings ("Harvest" and "Christo V") in this show."Harvest" was awarded First Place.
Teleconference Interview with J. Kirk Richards
Topic: "All About Children's Books"
Thursday, February 7th, 7pm mst.
Interview conducted by Bentley Tolk, author of "The 6-Minute Life"
Kirk will answer questions about writing and illustrating children's books, and he will discuss his own child-ish creations! Just remember to pick up the phone on Thursday, Feb. 7th at 7pm mst, and dial 218-486-3696 (use conference id 568714#) or go online to http://www.instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=1763652
Authentique Gallery-Sponsored Open House Art Show
The Gerrard Residence
2365 Villandry Court (In the Fountains)
Henderson, NV


Kirk will be showing atleast five original oil paintings in this exhibit along with other participating artists Roland Lee, Marty Ricks, Frederick Stephens, Annette Everett, and David Koch. Please R.S.V.P. to Wendy Cox at 702-371-6502.
BYU Studies Magazine
Volume 46
Number3
2007

Kirk's "Laborers in the Vineyard" is featured on the front and back covers.
First Friday Provo Arts Council Gallery Stroll
Terra Nova Gallery
41 West 300 North
Provo, Utah
December 7, 2007
6 - 9pm
Kirk will be signing fine art prints and childrens books.
Guest Artist at Reagan Academy Fundraiser
Springville, Utah
November 9, 2007
6 - 9pm
Kirk will be painting for the "Quick Draw" event and donating the proceeds of painting, print, and book sales to the Reagan Academy.
Twenty-Second Annual Religious & Spiritual Art of Utah Show
October 31 - December 27, 2007
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, Utah
Kirk's "Gethsemane" painting received the Director's Choice Award.
Authentique Gallery
St. George, UT
Friday, Septmber 14, 2007.
Showing of original artwork by J. Kirk Richards and other artists.
Ensign Magazine
September 2007 Issue
Kirk's "Paralytic" ("Christ and the Palsied Man") painting is included on page 4, an accompaniment to President Gordon B. Hinckley's First Presidency Message.
Brigham Young University Bookstore
Provo, UT
Wednesday and Thursday, August 22-23, 2007, 10-2pm and 3-6pm
Signing of fine art prints and childrens books during Education Week. Kirk is also unveiling two original paintings.
Coleman Studios Gallery
Provo, UT
month of August 2007
Kirk's "Runners," "Harvest," and "Family Prayer" paintings will be included in this show.
Orem Public Library
Orem, UT
Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 2pm
Kirk will be doing an author visit and book signing at the Orem Public Library.
2007 Provo Freedom Festival
Provo, Utah
June 15 - July 30, 2007
"Runners" has been accepted into this show.
San Diego Solo Exhibitions
Friday, May 18, 8-10pm
5076 El Mirlo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
and
Saturday, May 19, 8-10pm
18335 Old Coach Way
Poway, CA 92064
Recent paintings by J. Kirk Richards.
Brigham Young University Bookstore
Provo, UT
Thursday and Friday, May 3-4, 2007, 10-2pm and 3-6pm
Signing of fine art prints and childrens books during Women's Conference.
83rd Annual Spring Salon Art Show
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, Utah
April 29 - July 8, 2007
"Angel of Deliverance" is included in this show.
PBS Documentary. "The Mormons: An American Experience/Frontline Special"
Two-part film airing Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1, 2007
9-11 p.m. ET on PBS
Various images of Kirk's will be used in this documentary. For a preview of the program, visit www.pbs.org/previews/themormons/
Southern Virginia University Fourth Annual Shenandoah Invitational Art Show
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, Virginia
April 12 through the first week of June, 2007
Kirk will be showing two paintings (Mother & Child - Autumn and Joseph Smith, Jr.) for this show.
Twentieth Robert N. & Peggy Sears 2007 Dixie State Invitational Art Show
Dixie State College
St. George, Utah
February 16 through March 25, 2007
Kirk's "Family Prayer" (awarded First Place for mixed media artwork) and "Figure with Wings II" paintings are included in this show.
BYU Studies Magazine
Volume 45, no.3
Kirk's "Carriers" painting is featured on the cover.
Ensign Magazine
January 2007 Issue
Kirk's "Paralytic" ("Christ and the Palsied Man") painting is included. Page 43.
Ensign Magazine
December 2006 Issue
Kirk's "Carriers" painting is included. Page 49.
Marshall Gallery
Scottsdale, AZ
November 2006 - August 2007
Five paintings are on display.
BYU Museum of Art
Provo, UT
November 16, 2006-June 16, 2007
Beholding Salvation: Images of Christ Show is an exhibition that chronicles the life and ministry of the Savior through 170 works of paintings, prints, icons, illuminated manuscripts and sculptures from diverse times and creeds. This unique exhibition encourages viewers to do more than simply recognize familiar figures, places and narratives. It seeks to help viewers behold profound principles, deep doctrines and veiled meanings by exploring the artistic styles, conventions and symbols used in Christian art that engage the viewer and encourage a deeper understanding of the viewer�s relationship to Deity. Kirk, one of the few and the youngest of the living artists selected to be part of the show, was invited to include his "Baptism III" and "Gethsemane."
Religious & Spiritual Art of Utah Art Show
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
November 8 - December 27, 2006
Kirk's "Song of the Heart" and "Nicodemus" (awarded the Curator's Award) are on display.
Sweetwater Rescue: The Willie and Martin Handcart Story
LDS Church Museum on West Temple (upper level), Salt Lake City, UT
29 September 2006 - February 2007
Washington D.C. Temple Visitor Center
March - May 2007
Nauvoo Visitor Center
June - September 2007
Willie & Martin Remembered: A Tribute to the Mormon Handcart Pioneers. For the 2006 Sesquicentennial of the Willie and Martin handcart journey, tragedy and rescue, Lee Groberg and Heidi Swinton authored the book Sweetwater Rescue: The Willie and Martin Handcart Story. A PBS documentary film of the same title was also produced. Forty-one of the best artists of the Intermountain Region were invited to produce artworks to illustrate the book. Kirk was invited to participate, and consequently painted "The Carriers" painting to be included in the book and documentary. These stunning pieces are now exhibited at the Museum of Church History and Art.
Authentique Gallery
199 North Main, St. George, UT
5-9 pm, September 29, 2006
Two-Man exhibition with fourteen original paintings by Kirk.
Studio Tour of over thirty paintings
Two locations: 1059 Briar Ave., Provo, UT and 342 W. 165 S. Orem, UT
Thursday and Friday, September 14 & 15, 2006, 6:30-9pm, with other times by appointment.
Open studio tour of paintings, some complete and some in progress.
Brigham Young University Bookstore
Provo, UT
week of August 21, 2006, days and times TBA
Signing of fine art prints and childrens books during Education Week. Unveiling of a new original painting not yet seen by the public.
Brigham Young University Bookstore
Provo, UT
Friday, May 5, 2006, 10-2pm and 3-6pm
Signing of fine art prints and childrens books during Women's Conference.
82nd Annual Spring Salon at the Springville Museum of Art

Springville, UT April 30- July 2, 2006
"Asenath" (recipient of a Merit Award) is displayed.
Southern Virginia University Shenandoah Invitational Art Show
Buena Vista, VA
April-May 2006
"Crown of Blossoms" received recognition as the First Place Oil Painting in the show.
Museum of Church History and Art
Salt Lake City, UT
March 24-September 4, 2006
Seventh International Art Competition. "Baptism II" received an award of Merit at the awards ceremony March 24, 6pm. This painting also received a People's Choice Award.
Bountiful/Davis Art Center Statewide Competition
Bountiful/Davis Art Center, Bountiful, UT
February 17 - March 31, 2006
"Harvest" was awarded the 1st place award.
Religious and Spiritual Art Show
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
November-December 2005
"Crucifixion" received the Director's Choice Award and "Keepers of the City" received a Purchase Award.
Studio Tour
1059 Briar Ave., Provo, UT
October 18-20 2005 By Appointment
October 21,22 2005, 6:30-8:30 pm, Open Reception
Original paintings (finished and in progress) will be available for viewing.
BYU Bookstore
Provo, UT
August 18, 2005
CES Education Week. Signing of fine art prints and "Belzon" childrens books.
Provo Arts Council Freedom Festival Fine Art Exhibit
BYU Harris Fine Art Center, Provo, UT
June 24 - July 14, 2005
"Crown of Blossoms" received the 1st place award and "Rose of Sharon" received an honorable mention.
Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon
Springville, UT
April 30 - July 3, 2005
"The Pillar of Fire" painting is on display.
Red Dot Gallery-BYU Bookstore
Provo, UT
March 28-April 9, 2005
Solo show of original paintings and prints. Signing of prints and "Belzon" childrens books, April 4, 12-4pm.
Religious and Spiritual Art Show
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, UT
November 7 - December 24, 2004
Jurors' 1st Place Award for "Grey Day Golgotha," and "In the House of Caiaphas" was also displayed.
"Nightscapes II"
Horne Fine Art Gallery
Salt Lake City, UT
November 5, 2004
"Leap of Faith" and "Rose of Sharon" were displayed.
Genema Gallery
81 Peachtree Park Drive
Atlanta, GA
Reception: Oct. 15, 2004 7:00pm
Solo Exhibition: WOMEN OF PROMISE: and Other Recent Paintings
Main Cross Street Gallery
218 Third Avenue North
Franklin, TN
October 2-9, 2004
Reception: Oct 2nd 7:00pm
Solo Exhibition: WOMEN OF PROMISE: and Other Recent Paintings
Studio Tour
1059 Briar Ave nue
Provo, UT
Sep. 7-11, 2004: 7-9pm
Open House preview of finished and unfinished paintings.
BYU Bookstore
BYU Education Week print signing
Provo, UT
August 2004
Signing of prints and "Belzon" books
Spring Salon Show
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, UT
Spring 2004
Jurors' 1st Place Award for "Harvest," and "Angel" was also displayed.
The Residence
342 W. 165 S.
Orem, UT
Reception: Nov. 15, 2003
Solo exhibition.
Religious and Spiritual Art Show
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, UT
November 2003
Jurors' 2nd Place Award for "The Eleventh Hour".
BYU Bookstore
BYU Education Week
Provo, UT
August 2003
Signing and unveiling.
Main Cross Street Gallery
Franklin,Tennessee
Reception: June-August, 2003
"Truths and Visions: Paintings by J. Kirk Richards.
Belmont University, Leu Gallery
Nashville,Tennessee
June 14-July 11
"The Rose of Sharon" was given the Tennessee Art League Award, as well as the People's Choice Award for best painting.
Genema Gallery
Atlanta, Georgia
June-July, 2003
This juried show includes the painting "Leap of Faith."
Church Museum of History and Art
Salt Lake City
March - September, 2003
The painting entitled "Son of Man" is on display as part of the Church's International Art Competition. The painting was one of six purchase prizes awarded from 700 entries.
Ensign Magazine
March 2003 ("Mother and Child")
June 2003 (commissioned painting for Elder Kent Jolley article-"The Lost Coin")
August 2003 (back inside cover-"The Five Prepared")
December 2003 (Liahona front cover-"Mother and Child" -yellow)
Look for Kirk's paintings in these issues of the Ensign Magazine.
Main Cross Street Gallery"Images of Inspiration"
Franklin,Tennessee
November 16-December 21, 2002
Solo exhibition.
Main Cross Street Gallery"Music Without Boundaries"
Franklin,Tennessee
October 25, 2002
Solo exhibition with a performance by the Nashville Chamber Orchestra.
Renaissance Center
Dickson, TN
September-October 2002
Juried show includes the painting "Cherubim and a Flaming Sword." The painting won the Award of Excellence, juried the best painting in the show.
BYU Bookstore
Provo, Utah
August 14,15,21,23 2002
Print signing during the weeks of CES and Education Week.
Main Cross Street Gallery
Franklin,Tennessee
June 22, 2002
Grand Opening of the Main Cross Street Gallery.
Fugitive Art Center
Nashville,Tennessee
June 9, 2002
VAAN Studio Tour.
Watkins Institute
Nashville,Tennessee
June 7, 2002
VAAN Studio Tour opening reception. Showed "Five Prepared".
Main Cross Street Gallery
Franklin,Tennessee
May 2002
Heritage Foundation Home Tour.
West End Lofts
Nashville,Tennessee
March 1-2, 2002
Solo show of original oil paintings.
Springville Art Museum
Jan.-May 2002
Olympic 150-year retrospective of Utah artists.


Watkins Institute
Nashville,Tennessee
November 10, 2001
VAAN Membership Exhibition. Showed "Cherubim and a Flaming Sword".
Art Front Gallery
Provo, UT
June 2001
Group show. Showed "Ox in the Mire".
BYU Bookstore
Provo, UT
May 3, 2001
CES Womens Conference print signing.
The Residence
Orem, UT
April 28 & May 3-5, 2001
Solo show of original oil paintings.
BYU Bookstore
Provo, UT
November 16, 2000
CES Education Week print signing.
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, UT
November, 2000
Religious and Spiritual Art Show. "Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Prodigal Son" won the Director's Choice Award and "Daughter of Jairus" won a Purchase Award.
The Residence
Orem, UT
August 10, 2000
Solo show of original oil paintings.
Springville Museum of Art
Springville, UT
Spring, 2000
Spring Salon. Showed "Virtue Hath Gone Out of Me".
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
February 25, 2000
Kirk was a speaker for the BYU New Impressions in Latter-day Art Religious Symposium.