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Show October at the UMFA Dear Members and Friends, Fall marks the beginning of an exciting new season of exhibitions and programs at the of Fine Arts. Join us on October 18 for the opening celebration of Nan cy Holt: Si ght/ Holt, an influential American artist, will speak about her body of work, which include Tunnels, located in Utah's Great Basin Desert. After her lecture, join fellow Museum Patrons' Lounge, an exclusive area designed to foster discussion among Museum patr forward to seeing you' Best wishes, Kate Ithurralde Manager of Annual Giving UPCOMING FREE EVENTS Evening for Educators: 5 Blocks Wednesday, Octo her 3 J 5:30 pm Teachers and others with interest are invited to discover ways to help students of all ! explore their built surroundings. Damon Rich, Urban Designer for the City ofNewar~ will deliver a guest lecture. Funded in part by the StateWide Art Partnership. Talk by Author and Musician Gerald Elias Hosted by Book Club at the Museum Wednesday, October 17 7 pm J Book Club at the Museum invites the public to explore the dark recesses of the classi, with author and musician Gerald Elias. In this free event, Elias will discuss his awardmystery, Devi l's Trill, and perform highlights of music described in the book. This pr supported by the Utah Humanities Council as part of the Utah Humanities Book Fest Na11cy Holt: Siglttlbles Opening Celebration Thursday, October 18 University of Utah and UMFA members exhibition preview J 5 pm Artist talk by Nancy Holt 6 pm Community celebration and Patrons' Lounge J 7 pm J This celebration marks the opening of the exhibition, Nancy Holt: Sightlines, organiz and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery. All guests will have the chance to meet the visionary : Nancy Holt in person , learn about her artistic practice, and be among the first to view UMFA. Exhibition Poster and Catalog Sale Saturday, October 20 111 am-5 pm The Museum Store is putting on an exhibition poster and catalog sale in the UMFA lo your chance to commemorate the great exhibitions displayed in the UMFA galleries in months. Third Saturday for Families: Masks Saturday, October 20 11-4 pm This free Third Saturday program for families will offer all participants the chance to UMFA's annual mask-making art activity in time for Halloween . Costumes are welco, Saturday is funded in part by the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program . Art Talk: "Sun Tunnels: Construction/Reconstruction" Tuesday, Octo her 23 14-5:30 pm This art talk begins with a viewing of Nancy Holt's short film , Sun Tunnels, which ch creation of the famous earthwork in Utah 's desert. After viewing the film, professors Loe and Paul Stout will give a presentation on their reconstrnction work on Sun Tunn |
