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Show UMrA I UTAH MUSEUM l='INE ARTS 0 UMFA Campus Art Walk 5-8 pm I Thursday, April 11 I FREE At The University of Utah many different artworks can be found, from sculptures to paintings to the buildings themselves; come discover these hidden artistic gems with SMAC, the UMFA's Students' Museum Advisory Council. The evening's events will begin with a kick-off party at the UMFA complete with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and music, then will continue with a self-guided tour to view art around campus. More into: umfa.utah.edu and http://umfablog.wordpress.com/. Artist Talk at the UMFA: Kevin Red Star 4:30 pm I Thursday, April 18 I FREE Highlights of the Collection Tour 6:30 pm I First Wednesday of the month I:30 pm I All Saturdays and Sundays I FREE with paid admission Experience the UMFA galleries through a thirty-minute tour with a docent. No pre-registration necessary. Artist Talk at the UMFA: Jedediah Caesar 6 pm I Thursday, April 4 I FREE Los Angeles-based artist Jedediah Caesar will discuss his current work and his piece "*LLLLLLLU_L ," the artwork acquired by the Friends of Contemporary Art of the UMFA last year. This lecture is sponsored by A Gallery. Chamber Music Series at the UMFA 7 pm I Wednesday, April IO I FREE Experience the harmonious convergence of music and art at the UMFA as students from the University of Utah School of Music gather in the galleries to perform musical masterpieces in the intimate surrounds of the Museum. Allow music played by the Rosco String Quartet inform your artistic viewing experience. ABOVE: Kevin Red Star (Crow/Absaroke, b. 1943), Tea Party, 1986, oil on canvas. Collection of Diane and Sam Stewart. During this artist talk, Kevin Red Star will discuss his development as an artist and the themes in his work. Born and raised on the Crow Indian Reservation in Lodge Grass, Montana, Kevin Red Star's family, heritage, and abundance of visual experience serve as his palette. His paintings are included in the exhibition Bierstadt to Warhol: American Indians in the West. This program has received funding from the Utah Humanities Council (UHC). UHC offers funding to empower individuals and groups in Utah to improve their communities through active engagement in the humanities. Third Saturday Art Activity for Families: Wire Sculptures 1-4 pm I Saturday, April 20 I FREE During this Third Saturday receive inspiration from the wire sculptures created by students at Granger High School in our exhibition, 5 Blocks. Create your own sculpture of a building, street sign, or street lamp. Third Saturday is funded in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program (ZAP) and OluKai. Spring Film Series Co-presented by the Utah Film Center 7 pm I Wednesday, April 24 I FREE As a complement to Bierstadt to Warhol: American Indians in the West, the UMFA is partnering with the Utah Film Center to present films created by Native filmmakers whose work represents an evolution of the American Indian storytelling tradition. The film featured this evening will be "Grab." More into: www.umfa.utah.edu or www.utahfilmcenter.org |
