Adrian Ropp has been working in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. Beginning as a film animator, Adrian brought to life the adventures of the Velveteen Rabbit (Netflix) and many other delightful animated cartoons. He began working in games as the Head of Story for the award-winning Disney Infinity and Hogwarts Legacy, and has drawn beloved comic book characters such as Maleficent, Archie, Underdog and The Pink Panther.

A native of Idaho, Adrian has lived in the mountain west his entire life and enjoys helping new talent develop their craft in amazing and magical ways. A recent recipient, Adrian currently spends a portion of his time advocating for kidney donors to help bring hope to the thousands of people who need a friend.

Utah Arts Alliance supports over 2,000 artists annually through a variety of programs. Learn more and donate at UtahArts.org.

Come be amazed at micro-crochet! With a variety of carrying styles (earrings, book marks, key chains), you're sure to find a way to show off these tiny pieces of art.

Growing up in South Central Utah my creative and crafty mother always helped me find ways to use the items found on my ‘adventures’ during our craft nights, where painting and creating were the norm in a family of 7 kids on a policeman’s wages. This translated to my love of upcycling the ‘old’ and ‘discarded’ into something functional and unique as an adult. While grieving the loss of one of my beloved dogs, I came across a key/leash holder online from a large box store that was uniform in the design and over-priced for my ‘fiscally sounded’ mentality. I found discarded wooden pieces that were still functional for other uses and created the wooden key/leash holders I now sell. I live in Roy where I am the human servant to three cats and a standard poodle. I enjoy adventures outdoors where I gather up unique materials to fuel my creativity and reconnect with what pushed me into this area to begin with. Focusing on creating creatures that will stand the test of time and provide hours of fun for little hands to play with or just decorating your shelves and walls.

Having three dogs with food allergies also pushed me into the world of ‘limited ingredient’ treats in order to give my kids treats that didn’t flare up their protein allergies. That’s where Moo’s “Crunchie Munchies” came to be. Made from allergy safe ingredients, these treats are a hit some of the most pickiest of eaters.

Selling in the consignment store CCrafts Crafty Creations on 25th street and Grant Avenue in Ogden and online here, there is truly something for ‘everyone in the herd’ to be found!

Embracing the nostalgia of a childhood filled with hard candies and a rainbow of flavors, The Pig Pen creates sweet sensations that allow people of all ages to enjoy a taste of their past or create new memories. Utilizing gluten-free and vegan-friendly ingredients, we offer a variety of treats including hard candy suckers, small candies, and soft gummy candies. 

With an assortment of shapes and sizes, along with a wide range of flavors, our sweets are sure to tempt your taste buds time and time again. If chocolate is your weakness, we have you covered! At The Pig Pen, we've crafted delectable chocolate treats that are gluten-free and guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. Offering unforgettable sweets at affordable prices, The Pig Pen invites you to reconnect with your inner child or satisfy your sweet tooth. Come visit us and experience the fun we can provide for your taste buds!

Everything here is goblin made through the artistry of Vel Mokdo. We have something for everyone (as long as you have good taste) and we do custom orders for passing adventurers if the coin is right.  

Sugar’s Treats is chocolate made at its finest! Indulging in many yummy flavors. Whether it’s a sucker or a chocolate covered Oreo or that soft Rice Krispie it will leave your mouth watering! The chocolate, melted and smooth will be a treat that’s impossible to refuse!  

Journey into the whimsically wonderful with The Art of Abbey Ash. Flaunt your fandom or find something fresh to fall in love with. Enchanting art available in prints, stickers, lanyards, patches, pins, and light-hearted books. Discover something to brighten up your everyday realm! Brand new merch debuting at JanuArty!

Brian loves to travel to the darker side of Utah in search of pictures of the Milky Way and other celestial phenomenon. See the results of midnight adventures printed on page to expand the walls of your home. 

You know her, you lover her, come see her majesty the queen as she judges the cosplay contest!

*Royal outfit not guaranteed.

Some know his as the man with a thousand cosplays. Eric has an outfit to match just about any occasion. Like the cosplayers on either side of him, Eric is also a FanX Cosplay Hall of Fame inductee and will also sit on the judging panel.

Gonzalo has a knack for doing unique cosplays not normally seen in the mainstream, whether it be Moses from The Prince of Egypt, Someone we don't talk about (oh, no, no, no), or someone who will contest Aquaman's rule of the sea.

Come see him and present your best cosplay in the Cosplay Contest!

Tune in to hear some curated playlists by local DJ's! KUAA also falls under the Utah Arts Alliance umbrella (handy-dandy radio acronym).

Join Tracy, Val, and Jake each week as they discuss some of their favorite movies! These are the movies that mattered to us, that stuck with us. These are the movies that make us who we are. Each episode we pick a different movie and talk about why it matters to us. Think of it like book club, but for movies. 

The Legacy Initiative of Utah’s mission is to fight hunger, provide humanitarian aid, and educate people through community partnerships not just for today, but for our future. Our job is to serve others, offer friendship to those who need it most, and inspire others to do the same. We want to give hope to those whose situation seems bleak. We want to create cohesive communities. It was once said that it takes a village; our legacy is to empower people to change their communities from a large group of strangers into a Village. We want to inspire ALL people to BE the change, and make a permanent, positive contribution to our community and our world; to build a Legacy that we can all be proud of.  We believe that through community partnerships we can build a better community; not just for today, but for our future. Our goal is to inspire hope, and to promote service to others. We advocate abandoning the judgment and prejudice of others. 

Lisa Mangum has worked in publishing for more than twenty-five years. She has been the managing editor for Shadow Mountain since 2014 and has worked with several award-winning and New York Times best-selling authors.

Lisa is also the author of four national best-selling YA novels (The Hourglass Door trilogy and After Hello), several short stories and novellas, and a nonfiction book about the craft of writing based on the TV show Supernatural. Her most recent book, Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published.: A Master Class for Fiction Writers, was released November 2024.

She regularly teaches at writing conferences across the country as well as hosts a writing weekend twice a year in Capitol Reef National Park. She lives in Taylorsville, Utah.

Facebook: Lisa Mangum

Instagram: @authorlisamangum

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Mark Loertscher is well-known in the cosplay community for his infamous ring light and big heart.

Can he capture the essence of your cosplay or do something a little more business? You bet he can! Check out his work and ask for rates here (Facebook).

Utah Lego User Group will be bringing in their MOC displays! Stop on by for a bit of inspiration and maybe learn a new technique or two.

Steven Crowe is a versatile freelance artist with experience across animation, games, and comics. His portfolio includes contributions to Masters of the Universe: Revolution on Netflix, as well as the board games Middara and Fright, among many others. Currently, Crowe is both writing and illustrating the illustrated novella Quest Forged: Crossroads while serving as the Creative Director for Quest Forged: Arena 

Come meet Kurrito Burrito and discover some fun stickers and prints!