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The annual Holiday Craft Exhibit & Sale in the Park Gallery at the Art Barn opens for the season Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. for the Holiday Gallery Stroll. Exhibit and sale is Dec. 5-20, 1-7 p.m., 1325 E. 100 South. Gifts created by more than 60 local artists in a range of prices will be available (801-296-5000 or www.slcgov.com/arts).

Art in Transit announces the availability of public art commissions on the North Temple TRAX line. There will be five commissions awarded at $90,000 each. Two of the commissions are limited to Utah artists only. A conceptual proposal is required; the deadline is Jan. 11. Call 801-596-5000 or visit www.slcgov.com/arts and click on "Public Arts." Art in Transit is managed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council in partnership with the Utah Transit Authority.

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