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  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Maynard Dixon Country Patrons ( Image 1 of 127 )
    Patrons enjoying the music and atomosphere on opening night
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Patron ( Image 2 of 127 )
    MDC 2009 - Patron enjoys the music and views from the front porch.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Angela Bingham Sings ( Image 3 of 127 )
    A longtime favorite and Maynard Dixon Country tradition, Angela Bingham and her jazz quartet entertain Maynard Dixon Country guests during the Saturday evening gala.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Beautiful Atmosphere ( Image 4 of 127 )
    There is nothing like fine dining surrounded by good company and fine art with a red rock backdrop.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Thunderbird  ( Image 5 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Soup ( Image 6 of 127 )
    Roasted Beet Soup lemon creme fraiche, chive blossoms
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Salad ( Image 7 of 127 )
    Sweet Organic Spring Greens candied housemade pancetta, wheat berries, dried tomatoes, roaring forties blue
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Guests Mingling ( Image 8 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Guests Mingling  ( Image 9 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Maria Baker ( Image 10 of 127 )
    Daughter of artist Milford Zornes, Maria Baker explaining her childhood.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Main Course  ( Image 11 of 127 )
    Pan Seared 'Filet' of Angus New York corn puree, aligot potatoes, warmed mushroom salad pinot noir reduction
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : 5 ( Image 12 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Hal Baker presenting  ( Image 13 of 127 )
    Hal Baker, son in law of Milford Zornes, outlining Zornes life to dinner guests.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Guest of Honor: Hal & Maria Baker ( Image 14 of 127 )
    Milford Zornes daughter and son in law, guests of honor, Maria & Hal Baker.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : 4 ( Image 15 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : 3 ( Image 16 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : 2 ( Image 17 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : 1 ( Image 18 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Dinner Table ( Image 19 of 127 )
    Place settings carefully arranged for each guest.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Dinner Guests ( Image 20 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Dessert ( Image 21 of 127 )
    Local Honey Creme Brulee orange essence, crushed blackberries, gaufrettes
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Dinner Guests with Chef David Jones ( Image 22 of 127 )
    Guests couldn't help but begin to salivate as Chef David Jones introduced the menu for the night.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Introducing the Menu ( Image 23 of 127 )
    Chef David Jones introducing the evening's menu.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Chef David Jones ( Image 24 of 127 )
    Log Haven's Chef David Jones quickly finding his way around the Bingham's kitchen.
  • Milford Zornes Dinner : Appetizers ( Image 25 of 127 )
    A beautiful arrangement of fresh fruits, gourmet cheeses, and Creminelli meats.
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Tom with Guests ( Image 26 of 127 )
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Salt Lake Library ( Image 27 of 127 )
    The event was held in the auditorium at the Salt Lake Library
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Patrons at Library ( Image 28 of 127 )
    Guests mingling after the event out in the Salt Lake Library foyer.
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Tom & Paul  ( Image 29 of 127 )
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Tom Ropelewski ( Image 30 of 127 )
    Tom answering questions after the screening of Child of Giants
  • Child of Giants - Feb 20, 2011 : Full Auditorium ( Image 31 of 127 )
    Following the screening there was a Q&A with producer/director Tom Ropelewski.
  • Gallery and Studio : Memorial by Elsie ( Image 32 of 127 )
    Elsie of Indiana has recently submitted this image of the Dixon memorial for the use of the foundation. For this we are grateful.
  • Maynard Dixion Country 2010 : MCD10_3 ( Image 73 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixion Country 2010 : MDC10_2 ( Image 74 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixion Country 2010 : MDC10_1 ( Image 75 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Emily Bingham Hollingshead ( Image 76 of 127 )
    Art Show Director, Emily Bingham Hollingshead - Daughter of the founders
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Robin Arnold ( Image 77 of 127 )
    Maynard Dixon Country favorite, Robin Arnold, serenades MDC guests.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Guests at MDC 2009 ( Image 78 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Guest ( Image 79 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Guest ( Image 80 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Guest ( Image 81 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Artists ( Image 82 of 127 )
    Discussing the paintings
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Campfire ( Image 83 of 127 )
    Robin Arnold, Chris Morel, and others make the campfire one of the best things about Maynard Dixon Country
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Tim Lawson and Patron ( Image 84 of 127 )
    MDC 2009 artist Tim Lawson talks to MDC Patron
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Dan Shea ( Image 85 of 127 )
    Our trusty bartender
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Colleen Howe and Dan Bingham ( Image 86 of 127 )
    Colleen Howe is a regular MDC artist, shown here with Dan Bingham, son of MDC founders.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Chas Hollingshead Opens for the band ( Image 87 of 127 )
    Maynard Dixon Country Gala 2009, Chas Hollingshead opens for Angela Bingham and her jazz band.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Carolyn Lord and Bonnie Posselli ( Image 88 of 127 )
    Maynard Dixon Country 2009 Invited Artists
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Skip Whitcomb and Guest ( Image 89 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Susan the MC ( Image 90 of 127 )
    Susan Bingham is the MC for the Saturday night gala
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Campfire ( Image 91 of 127 )
    The highlight of Maynard Dixon Country is always the campfire. Angela Bingham and MDC Artist Chris Morel delight the campfire crowd every year. Photo courtesy: Charles Muench
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : On Location at MDC 2009 ( Image 92 of 127 )
    Kraig Kiedrowski paints in Monument Valley during Maynard Dixon Country week. Photo courtesy: Charles Muench
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Artists at Golden Hills ( Image 93 of 127 )
    Warmly referred to as "the Golden Hills Lounge," MDC 2009 invited artists congregate in front of their motel rooms at the Golden Hills Motel in Mt. Carmel. Photo courtesy: Charles Muench
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Kate Starling - Popular Choice ( Image 94 of 127 )
    Kate Starling and her painting "Lambing Season," popular choice winner for MDC 2009
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : The Gallery ( Image 95 of 127 )
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : The Bingham Kids ( Image 96 of 127 )
    Bingham family at Maynard Dixon Country 2009
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : MDC Patrons ( Image 97 of 127 )
    Linda Mayne, Mark Hollingshead, and Tika Beard enjoy Opening night festivities at Maynard Dixon Country
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Maynard Dixon Country Gala ( Image 98 of 127 )
    Patrons enjoy the magic moment during the Saturday evening gala at Maynard Dixon Country 2009
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Wet painting sale ( Image 99 of 127 )
    Emily Vaughan, long time Maynard Dixon Country patron, admires the art at the Saturday morning wet painting sale
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Wet Painting Sale ( Image 100 of 127 )
    Bruce Marsh and patron at the Saturday morning wet painting sale
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Wet Painting Sale ( Image 101 of 127 )
    A buyer ponders a purchase
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Wet Painting Sale ( Image 102 of 127 )
    Everyone looks forward to the Saturday morning Wet Painting Sale, and the Dixon studio is always full of people who are ready to buy!
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Donna Poulton ( Image 103 of 127 )
    Author, Donna Poulton, was available to sign her book "Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts"
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Donna Poulton - Book Signing ( Image 104 of 127 )
    Donna Poulton signs her book "Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts" during the wet painting sale at Maynard Dixon Country 2009. Many of the books featured artists were invited artists to MDC 2009.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : David Michaels - Guest Speaker ( Image 105 of 127 )
    David Michaels, MDC 2009 Guest of Honor, enlightens visitors with his lecture "Making Art, Making Film"
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Carolyn Lord ( Image 106 of 127 )
    Maynard Dixon Country artist Carolyn Lord enjoys the quiet on Saturday afternoon
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : Carla  ( Image 107 of 127 )
    Long time MDC patron, Carla Syddenham, enjoys the show.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : The MDC Catalog ( Image 108 of 127 )
    The catalog gets a good look.
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2009 : The Gallery ( Image 109 of 127 )
    Maynard Dixon Country - Gallery is hung and we are ready to begin.
  • Milford Zornes Memorial : Frank Zornes remembers his father ( Image 110 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Memorial : Maria Zornes Baker remembers her father ( Image 111 of 127 )
  • Milford Zornes Memorial : Memorial Plaque to Milford Zornes ( Image 112 of 127 )
    Friends and family gathered here to place the memorial plaque and spread Milford Zornes' ashes on the hillside overlooking the Mt. Carmel area.
  • Milford Zornes Memorial : Milford Zornes Memorial ( Image 113 of 127 )
    Memorial plaque, placed on the hill overlooking Mt. Carmel, Utah. June 2, 2009
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : A Chat  ( Image 114 of 127 )
    Several artists chat with Bruce Bell, Director of Development
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Outdoor dining with the artists ( Image 115 of 127 )
    MDC08 artists enjoying an outdoor dinner at the Guthrie Ranch
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Transportation ( Image 116 of 127 )
    Sam Hollingshead piloted the golf cart transport between the gallery and the Dixon studio
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Scholarship students ( Image 117 of 127 )
    2008 scholarship students, Jenessa Lingard and Caren Rawlinson with their chaperones
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Preparation for the Main Event ( Image 118 of 127 )
    Artist Kate Starling and Susan Bingham hang the exhibition paintings
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Hanging the small painting wall ( Image 119 of 127 )
    Susan Bingham prepares the small painting wall for the event
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Dr. Movalli with Paul Bingham ( Image 120 of 127 )
    Guest speaker/artist Charles Movalli chats with Paul Bingham
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Denise Mahlke, Susan Bingham ( Image 121 of 127 )
    Denise Mahlke and Susan Bingham
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Bonnie Posselli, Judy Bell ( Image 122 of 127 )
    Bonnie Posselli chats with Judy Bell
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Charles Muench, Dan Pinkham ( Image 123 of 127 )
    Popular Choice winner, Charles Muench and Best of Show winner, Dan Pinkham
  • Maynard Dixon Country 2008 : Guest Speaker Dr. Charles Movalli ( Image 124 of 127 )
    Charles Movalli at the artists' dinner
  • Gallery and Studio : New Headquarters ( Image 125 of 127 )
    Finished in 2006, the Thunderbird Foundation holds all events here
  • Gallery and Studio : Maynard Walking ( Image 126 of 127 )
    Maynard approaching the back door of the Log Home in 1943. Credit image to Francis Line
  • Gallery and Studio : Maynard Dixon 1943 ( Image 127 of 127 )
    Dixon sitting on the patio in his favorite spot behind the house.
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