SALT LAKE ART CENTER AND NEIGHBORHOOD ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
2011 Urban Gallery at Neighborhood House will be a Swinj Art Production
Contact: Emily Brunt | emilyb@slartcenter.org
www.slartcenter.org
For Immediate Release: August 15, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY, UT –Salt Lake Art Center, 337 Project, and Neighborhood House announce that the 2011 Urban Gallery will be created by Swinj Art Production, a collaboration featuring Benjamin Wiemeyer, Evan Jed Memmott, Gailon Justus, Mike Murdock, Richard Landvatter, Trent Call, Skyler Chubak, and Sri Whipple.
The fourth annual Urban Gallery, a celebration of art and community, will be on Friday September 23, and Saturday September 24. During this time, local artists will transform the garage doors at Neighborhood House into an enormous work of urban art. Festivities will be held on site and will include interactive art, family-fun activities, music, and more. The event is free and open to the public and will be held Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, and on Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Uinta Brewing will offer libations and tasty food will also be available for purchase.
According to lead artist Trent Call, “Each artist will bring their own unique style to the project to present the community with a cohesive, life-affirming mural that celebrates life in an accessible urban style. Earth elements, wind, light, and animals will be personified by characters, abstract shapes, and bold patterns within a fantastical landscape. By unifying all the doors into one composition, each door becomes a window into this colorful, fun, and funky world.”
“Unlike earlier versions of Urban Gallery, this year we will see eight artists working cooperatively to execute a single artistic vision. I couldn’t imagine a better dream team for this effort. I encourage the public to come see some of Utah’s best urban artists create an exciting new installation for the benefit of the community. The spirit of cooperation and unity is fresh in a sea of cynical times,” says Adam Price, Executive Director, Salt Lake Art Center.
“This year’s Urban Gallery will present the refreshing spirit of individuals contributing toward a common goal. I look forward to seeing our children experience positive guidance, artistic play and a world of intriguing new ideas through the colorful images created by the artists. This event is a one-of-a-kind gift to the community and to our families,” says Jacob Brace, Executive Director, Neighborhood House.
Urban Gallery, originally a program of 337 Project, is in its fourth year and was recognized by City Weekly as Salt Lake’s best nonprofit collaboration in 2010.
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Salt Lake Art Center
Salt Lake Art Center is Utah’s premiere venue for contemporary art, and was recognized as Best Museum in the State of Utah for 2011. Founded in 1931 and now located in the heart of Salt Lake City, the Art Center exhibits groundbreaking work by leading local and international artists. Recent exhibitions include Robert Fontenot’s The Place This Is, a conceptual exploration of the stories and histories of Utah and America through materials commonly associated with the domestic realm; Contemporary Masters: Artist-Designed Miniature Golf and Lawn Gnomes Eat Your Hearts Out, a community public sculpture initiative designed to move the very best in contemporary art outside the four walls of the gallery and into places where people work, live, and play. Current exhibitions include: Fallen Fruit of Utah, a state-wide collaboration with museums and individuals about the role of fruit in Utah’s history, led by artist collective Fallen Fruit. Upcoming exhibitions include Kim Schoenstadt, winner of the 2011 Catherine Docotorow Prize for Contemporary Painting, the annual installment of Sundance Film Festival New Frontier, and also Play Me I’m Yours, inviting the people of Salt Lake to show off their piano skills on street corners all over Salt Lake. The Art Center rounds out its offerings with a lively mix of award-winning educational programs, film screenings, panel discussions, and events celebrating Salt Lake’s vibrant local art scene. Salt Lake Art Center is located at 20 S. West Temple, just off the intersection with South Temple. Admission is free year-round. Business hours are Tuesday thru Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House’s mission is to provide quality, affordable day care and supportive services to children and frail adults based on their ability to pay. Neighborhood House operates both a licensed childcare program able to serve 236 children daily, and an adult day service program able to serve 60 adults daily. These services are provided to low-income families on a sliding fee scale. Since opening our doors in 1894, Neighborhood House is committed to providing care that will assist families in their efforts toward self-sufficiency and enhancement of their quality of life.
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Emily Brunt
Director of Communications, Salt Lake Art Center
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