FAMILY ART SATURDAY: CITIES OF CONVICTION: UMOCA, SALT LAKE CITY

26 Aug 2017 -
UTAH MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

PART OF BRIDGES 2016 - 2017: AN ITHRA INITIATIVE

Cities of Conviction Family Workshop 

On Saturday, August 26 UMOCA held a very special Family Art Saturday featuring visiting artist Nugamshi, whose work was on display in Cities of Conviction. Aspiring artists had the chance to learn calligraphic techniques and form your own “calligraffiti” artwork with Nugamshi

Featured Artists

ABOUT KING ABDULAZIZ CENTER FOR WORLD CULTURE

King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as ithra, is a one-of-a-kind institution that brings together multiple offerings under one roof. From arts and culture to science and innovation, this bold initiative by Saudi Aramco promises a continuous journey of enrichment designed to energize the next knowledge economy of Saudi Arabia.

ithra aims to make a positive and tangible impact on the cultural scene by focusing on building local talents in the knowledge and creative industries. Blending iconic architectural design with advanced technology, and unique learning methods with enriching programs, ithra is an infinitely inspiring platform for explorers, learners, creators, and leaders–a thriving hub of knowledge, creativity and cross-cultural engagement.

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strives to achieve its ambitious national development goals to transition to a knowledge-based economy, ithra acts as a bridge connecting cultures and cultivating a creative and innovative community.

ABOUT UTAH MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) has advanced and elevated the community of contemporary arts and culture since it was established in 1931. UMOCA is a fearless voice for innovation, experimentation and dialogue surrounding the topics of our time. Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UMOCA invites curiosity and promotes understanding of the challenging concepts that art and its reflective social commentary can present. UMOCA is a force for social transformation that unites all points of view, backgrounds, experience, and ages through pertinent art exhibitions and educational programming. UMOCA evokes change, challenges ideologies, celebrates triumph, and introduces an array of contemporary voices with in the Museum and throughout the community.

About Family Art Saturday

UMOCA invites children of all ages and their families to discover our changing exhibitions and participate together in hands-on art making activities led by a trained educator. Each activity connects to a brand new idea, medium or theme explored by an artist currently exhibited in the museum. Projects are suitable from toddler to tween in a wide range of abilities. 

Family Art Saturday is a free family experience.

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