This year’s Evening of the Arts, a fund-raising event sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be on Thursday, April 3, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Event Center by the Fairgrounds.  Admission is free to this event that provides an opportunity to see works of art by some of Oneida County’s outstanding artists, including Robert Bullcreek and Stephanie Jones.

Robert Bullcreek

Robert Bullcreek and his family moved from Weiser to their home north of Malad in 1999. He has worked with metal for at least 40 years and enjoys turning his thoughts and ideas into works of art.  He says, “The more you work with metal, the more you want to make it come alive and be both useful and beautiful.” Robert is a certified welder and worked in machine shops prior to coming to Malad. He is also a farrier and uses horseshoes in some of his works of art. He appreciates everyone who assists him in turning a piece of metal into a work of art, including those who do the finish work on his pieces.  He and his wife Tina have five adult children.

Stephanie Jones

Stephanie Jones, her husband Kevin, and their two sons moved to Malad three years ago when the Ogden area became too crowded. Stephanie began making floral arrangements about eight years ago when her stepmother persuaded her to work with silk flowers. She soon realized that making floral arrangements that would last far beyond the event – be it a wedding, funeral, or family reunion – was very rewarding. She next ventured into making arrangements with wooden flowers made in Thailand and Indonesia. She says, “I enjoy knowing that I am helping an entire village when I buy my wood in rolls similar to toilet paper rolls.  The men have harvested the tapioca roots; the women use machetes to make the flowers; the young people take the wood and flowers to markets.”  Stephanie has roots in Malad. Her grandmother was Katherine Willie Jones from Holbrook, and her grandfather was Stephen L. Jones.

Other artists who will display their works at this year’s Evening of the Arts are Britney Leckie (photography), Dan Lewis (oil painting), and Anthon Burbidge (wood working). Art by the 4th and 5th graders of Malad Elementary School and by the Malad Middle and High School art students will also be displayed.  Popcorn treats will be provided by Malad High School’s Culinary Arts students. The Malad High School Chamber Chorus will perform at the event.

Besides enjoying beautiful and unusual works of art, attendees will be able to bid on baskets donated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals.  Silent auctions will continue throughout the evening with tables closing at different times, beginning at 7:00.  The live auction will be at 7:15. Everyone is invited to come to bid on art works, trips, restaurant coupons, household decor, vehicle accessories, gardening supplies and other useful and unique gifts.  All proceeds from the auction will be used in the ongoing remodeling of patient rooms and the purchasing of equipment for our local Hospital.