Event: Play Me, I’m Yours by artist Luke Jerram comes to Salt Lake City: June 15-30, 2012

MEDIA EVENT AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 
June 14, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Contact: Danica Farley| danica.farley@utahmoca.org | 801.419.8544 

Play Me, I’m Yours by artist Luke Jerram comes to Salt Lake City: June 15-30, 2012

What: Be the first to experience Play Me, I’m Yours and see all pianos in one location before they are placed in 10 specific places around downtown SLC. Media can enjoy performances by talented pianists and hear from community leaders.

When: Thurs., June 14 at 10 a.m.

Who: Performances by local piano players include award-winning pianist, lecturer, and author, Paul Cardall, students from the Mundi Project, and David Horton from the Utah Symphony Youth Guild. Speakers include artist/creator of Play Me, I’m Yours, Luke Jerram, Jason Mathis, executive director of the Downtown Alliance, and Adam Price, executive director of UMOCA.

Where: Outside the entrance of UMOCA, 20 S. West Temple. Metered parking is available on West Temple and on 100 South between West Temple and Main Street. Parking is also available at the Marriott hotel across the street (validations provided).

Details:  Play Me, I’m Yours by British artist Luke Jerram is coming to downtown Salt Lake City. This internationally-acclaimed public art installation will place 10 pianos on the sidewalks of downtown for the public to play. The pianos are painted by local contemporary artists and are one-of-a-kind works of art distinctive to the region.

Touring internationally since 2008, more than 500 pianos have been installed in 22 cities across the globe, from New York to Sydney, and now Salt Lake City, bearing the simple invitation ‘Play Me, I’m Yours.’ The project has reached more than two million people worldwide, with each new city that commissions the work becoming part of a growing legacy.

About UMOCA
The award-winning Utah Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits groundbreaking artwork by local, national, and international artists. Five gallery spaces provide an opportunity for the community to explore the contemporary cultural landscape through UMOCA’s exhibitions, films, events, classes, and presentations.

Founded in 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been recognized as Best Museum in the State of Utah for 2011 and 2012 and is a four-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation.

Located at 20 S. West Temple; open Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.utahmoca.org.