Come celebrate artist Harry Bertoia, sculptor and furniture designer

ST. GEORGE — The Harry Bertoia Foundation is celebrating the birthday and legacy of late artist Harry Bertoia tomorrow, March 10.

Admission to the gallery is free. Come for light refreshments, a concert played on Bertoia’s famous sound sculptures, conversation with Bertoia’s daughter Celia, and to see his iconic chairs. The birthday bash will be held from noon to 4 PM at the Bertoia Foundation gallery, 1449 N 1400 W, Ste 11, St. George UT.

If you like mid-century modern design, this gallery is a must-see. Watch the video below for a sneak peek at the gallery.

Harry Bertoia was born in Italy and moved to the United States at the age of 15 in 1930. He went to several art schools and began a long career in the arts.

After Bertoia passed away, his daughter Celia moved to St. George and brought many of her father’s works with her, creating the Harry Bertoia Foundation gallery right here in St. George.

Bertoia’s sculptures are all over the United States from Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. to Palm Springs, California. Celia Bertoia said that even though her father’s art is widespread, his name is not very well known — and that’s where the Bertoia Foundation comes in.

Celia has taken it upon herself to preserve her father’s legacy, and educate the public about his life and art.