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Show rSPOTLlGHT ON EXHIBITIONS, p- '<1 · Dresses for Humanity: An exhibition of the Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales October 6 - December 9, 2001 The UMFA is pleased to host a very special exhibit10n of dresses worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales. (({ Featuring more than a dozen of the late Pnncess' dresses, the exhibition is organized by the People's Princess Charitable Foundation. It's founder, Maureen Rorech, a Tampa, Florida executive, purchased the largest collection of the Princess' dresses during Diana's June 1997 charity auction at Christie's in New York. Following Princess Diana's death in August 1997, Rorech launched the Foundation, in order to continue the legacy of Diana's humanitarian efforts. The non-profit Foundation has taken the gowns on a world tour to raise money for vanous charities that benefit women and children. The Dresses for Humanity exhibit will complete its four-year mternational humanitarian tour in Salt Lake City before returning to Kensmgton Palace. The exhibition is presented by Wells Fargo Women's Financial Services and the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, in partnership with the Junior League of Salt Lake City and the UMFA. Net proceeds from the Salt Lake exhibit ticket sales will be donated to charitable projects of the Junior League of Salt Lake City and other nonprofit organizations, statewide that benefit women and children. The Junior League of Salt Lake City will provide volunteer support in the organization of group sales efforts and special events throughout the exhibition. The exhibit will be open to the public Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, December 9, 2001. ([[) The "Dresses for Humanity" exhibit will also be available for private parties, group events and ~oliday functions dunng its Salt Lake City ::JI ~ r i n g for all events will be arranged t h r o ~ ~=~~re's Fine Arts Cafe, where special "En;if;~ \I~ tea" menus have been created to coincide with the exhibit. A senes of lectures and companion exhibits are also bemg organized. ~v Tickets prices are $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-12, and $11 per person for groups over 20 people. Tickets go on sale to the pubhc Saturday, September 8. For ticket information please contact Smith's Tix at 801/467.8499 or 800/888.8499. ~ : ! o n from Press Release by Isabelle~ A CAPITOL AFFAIR UMFA is sponsonng an Evening for Educators in conjunction with the StateWide Art Partnership on September 15 at the Utah State Capitol from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. "Art: A Capitol Idea" will highlight the annual Lieutenant Governor's Invitational Exhibit as well as the art and architecture of the State Capitol. This is a great opportunity to learn about Utah art and architecture. Some of the artists bemg highlighted are in our collection as well. All docents are invited. No reservations necessary. If you want more mformation, ask Virgima. |
