About Us

 

In May 1994, Nanette Amis founded the Utah Art Market to bring affordable arts and crafts to the Salt Lake community. Initially a once-a-year event, it has since grown into six seasonal events annually, each featuring unique pieces inspired by the time of year.

As the Art Market expanded, it became clear that there was a growing demand for handmade items year-round. This realization led to the opening of Four Lemons in October 2024 — a full-time retail and art gallery that provides a permanent platform for both local and global artists to showcase their talents.

The name Four Lemons has a special origin. It comes from Nanette’s very first piece of original art: a still-life painting of four lemons on a windowsill by Rebecca Waggstaff. This piece represents so much more than a start to a life-time collection of art for Nanette. She received this piece at a time when original art seemed financially out of reach. It also embodies the mission of Four Lemons: to make art accessible to everyone.

Four Lemons offers a wide variety of handmade works, including fine art, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, and more. Meanwhile, the Utah Art Market will continue its seasonal shows across the valley, providing emerging artists with an opportunity to share and sell their creations.

Meet our team:

Nanette – Owner

Nanette is the heart behind Four Lemons, weaving together her love for art, people, and beautiful things into one space. She’s never lived by the motto “less is more”—instead, she collects. Collections of art, pottery, tablecloths, quilts, postcards and more. Which makes Four Lemons not just a shop, but perhaps the most irresistible place for a collector like her.

If she’s not at Four Lemons, you’ll find her setting the table for a dinner party, quilting or knitting with her latest collection of fabrics, or surrounded by family and friends in her backyard — always with good food, and maybe a pickleball match.

Ruby - Marketing Director & Event Coordinator

Ruby keeps the Four Lemons community connected and inspired. From sharing stories of our makers to planning interactive events, she loves bringing people together through art.

If she’s not at Four Lemons, she’s probably scrolling Pinterest looking for design inspiration, shopping for her home and closet, or watching the Seahawks!

Kristy - Gallery Wall Expert & Kristy Braby Design Jewelry

Kristy lives for creative outlets from all things design. She’s our resident gallery wall hanging expert and the artist behind Kristy Braby Design Jewelry, which you can find right here at Four Lemons.

If she’s not at Four Lemons, she’s probably creating jewelry, listening to her latest true crime obsession, or finding Salt Lake's new eats!

Jeff - Framing Expert & ArtObjx

Jeff keeps Four Lemons framed and polished with his expertise in custom framing, photography, and design. He’s also the creative mind behind ArtObjx and sells his delicious handmade jams and jellies at Four Lemons.

If he’s not at Four Lemons, he’s probably in the kitchen trying new recipes, exploring Utah’s landscapes, or planning his next trip!

 

Artwork by Eliza Reid