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Show family backpacks want to become q docent~ The UMFA relies on committed docents to guide thousands of people through the UMFA. We are now in the process of formi ng o ur next docent class and have several openings. Docents make a weekly time commitment to the UMFA of about 4 hours and receive ar extensive training based of the UMFA's broad and interesting collection. From October to May we meet twice a week for trainings performed by the UMFA's curators and educators. All you need tc become a docent is a thirst for knowledge and a commitment to art education. For more information or to arrange an interview please contact Amy Edwards at (80 I) 585-9875 or emai l aedwards@umfa.utah.edu. Enjoy a backpack this summer with your family! The UMFA's wildly popular backpack program provides a great resource for engaging children and families in collections in a fun and interactive way. The program is designed for families with children between the ages of four and twelve. Each backpack contains handson activities like bead making, sculpting, and sketching centered on objects from specific galleries of the permanent collection. Packs are available in Art of the Americas, European Art.Ancient Art.Asian Art, and pre-1900 American Art. Look for new painting, sculpture, and photography backpacks this summer! The backpacks can be checked out year-round Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm, or from noon to 5 pm any day during the summer (beginning in June). Volunteer Director Amy Edwards gives a tour to young students utah arts festival mix it up Making sock puppets at the February Third Saturday. Come every third Saturday with your family to make great art and learn from our collection. Join us this year at the Utah Arts Festival at Library Square wh ere we will have an activity in the Children's Art Yard. " Mix It Up" by making and taking your own mixed media project. Children who stop by the UMFA's tables will be able to collage their own bags and paper backpacks to carry all of their artwork at the festival.The Arts Festival will take place June 9 -22, and will be located this year at Library Square (200 E. 400 S.) n Salt Lake City. |
