Looped: Enduring
Durational performances by Jamie McMurry and Nikolaj Larsen
Part of the Art Center’s on-going series of contemporary video art
opening this evening, 5-8 PM with Final Light: V. Douglas Snow in Retrospect and the launch of Locals Only Gallery with Jared Clark
For Immediate Release: August 11, 2011
Contact: Emily Brunt | emilyb@slartcenter.org | 801.328.4201 x 115
www.slartcenter.org
20 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tue-Thu & Fri 11 AM – 6 PM, Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Salt Lake Art Center announces Looped: Enduring, durational performances by Jamie McMurry and Nikolaj Larsen, opening August 31 and exhibiting through November 3, 2011. Looped is an ongoing series of contemporary video art works in the foyer gallery.
In Nikolaj Larsen’s video My Cat and I the artist holds a cat in his arms for several minutes as he attempts the impossible task of creating a motionless portrait. The cat’s increasing agitation, juxtaposed with Larsen’s deadpan expression makes for an amusing contrast. Larsen’s video examines the constructs of video and photographic portraiture, using the presence of an uncooperative animal to illuminate the artifice of human social constructs.
The first of Jamie McMurry’s videos, 365 Performances, documents the artist as he enacts one performance art piece per day for an entire year. Engaged in the history of happenings and the treatment of life as art and art as life, McMurry’s performances shift the focus on the everyday, turning the world around him into the artist’s studio. While some performances appear happenstance and random, others contribute to a sequence of messages over time which reward the patient viewer. In McMurry’s second video, In the County Fair Series, McMurry obsessively engages in earnest and laborious repetitions of the traditional and leisurely acts of competition that one encounters at carnivals or county fairs, turning "fun" into a dogged pursuit of rewards.
"Jamie Mcmurry and Nicolaj Larsen bring humor and contemplation to the ways that feats of endurance affect our perceptions of the human body." says Micol Hebron, Chief Curator, Salt Lake Art Center.
Looped is Salt Lake Art Center’s ongoing series of contemporary video art exhibiting in the foyer gallery. Recent notable works include Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger’s The Magic Of Things, in which he stitches together scenes of telekinesis from the popular 70s television series Bewitched, Shawna Moulton’s exploration of pseudo-magic and the self-help industry, Emilie Halpern’s whimsical visual puns, and Robert Fontenot’s bread dough sculpture explorations of the great state of Utah.
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. Notable past 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. Currently on view: 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 Doublespeak, an exhibition of contemporary women artists working in code; Kim Schoenstadt, winner of the 2011 Catherine Doctorow 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-Thursday: 11 am-6 pm; Friday: 11 am-9 pm; Saturday: 11 am-6 pm; closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.
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Emily Brunt
Director of Communications, Salt Lake Art Center
801.328.4201 x115 m: 801.232.7362 | emilyb@slartcenter.org | www.slartcenter.org
20 South West Temple | Salt Lake City, UT 84101
facebook.com/saltlakeartcenter | @slartcenter | Tue-Thu & Sat 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Fri 11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Utah Humanities Book Festival: Sept 30 - Oct 31
Utah Humanities Book Festival: What kind of idea are you? Come find out at the 14th Annual Utah Humanities Book Festival presented by the Utah Humanities Council. Over 30 authors in conversation, in addition to books arts, a mash up competition, a poetry slam and many other activities. For more information and a complete schedule, visit us at www.utahhumanities.org/BookFestival.htm.
NEWS: Alumni from the College of Fine Arts Return to Campus to be Honored Oct 5
Alumni from the College of Fine Arts
Return to Campus to be Honored
For Immediate Release
Contact Sara Pickett
801.585.6237 sara.pickett@utah.edu
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When graduates of the College of Fine Arts hold national and international acclaim as artists, the University community can proudly boast their achievements. The College of Fine Arts is delighted to announce that six alumni from the College will return to campus to be honored for these very successes. A college-wide assembly will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Kingsbury Hall, honoring distinguished alumni from each of the units in the College and will feature a keynote address from Elizabeth Streb.
Honorees are Charles R. Loving – Art & Art History, Jiang Qi- Ballet, Alex Beckstead - Film, Della Davidson – Modern Dance, Christoph Luty – Music and Anne Decker – Theatre. Our keynote speaker, Elizabeth Streb, is a recipient of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Award (1997) and a member of the New York City Mayor’s Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission. Once called the “Evel Knievel of dance,” Streb’s choreography intertwines the disciplines of dance, athletics, boxing, rodeo, the circus, human physical accidents, and Hollywood stunt-work. She recently released the book, “STREB: How To Become an Extreme Action Hero” in 2010. We are thrilled to have her join us.
The Assembly is free and open to the public. We welcome all for an entertaining morning as we champion the arts and hear from our celebrated alumni. Please join us in Kingsbury Hall, October 5th at 10:00 AM. For more information on this event please visit www.finearts.utah.edu, or call 801.581.6764.
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Return to Campus to be Honored
For Immediate Release
Contact Sara Pickett
801.585.6237 sara.pickett@utah.edu
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When graduates of the College of Fine Arts hold national and international acclaim as artists, the University community can proudly boast their achievements. The College of Fine Arts is delighted to announce that six alumni from the College will return to campus to be honored for these very successes. A college-wide assembly will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Kingsbury Hall, honoring distinguished alumni from each of the units in the College and will feature a keynote address from Elizabeth Streb.
Honorees are Charles R. Loving – Art & Art History, Jiang Qi- Ballet, Alex Beckstead - Film, Della Davidson – Modern Dance, Christoph Luty – Music and Anne Decker – Theatre. Our keynote speaker, Elizabeth Streb, is a recipient of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Award (1997) and a member of the New York City Mayor’s Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission. Once called the “Evel Knievel of dance,” Streb’s choreography intertwines the disciplines of dance, athletics, boxing, rodeo, the circus, human physical accidents, and Hollywood stunt-work. She recently released the book, “STREB: How To Become an Extreme Action Hero” in 2010. We are thrilled to have her join us.
The Assembly is free and open to the public. We welcome all for an entertaining morning as we champion the arts and hear from our celebrated alumni. Please join us in Kingsbury Hall, October 5th at 10:00 AM. For more information on this event please visit www.finearts.utah.edu, or call 801.581.6764.
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"The Story of Music, Stories from Home" @ Murray Heritage Senior Center (Murray: Oct 7)
October 7
Murray will kick off National Arts and Humanities month and its winter community season with the touring production of The Story of Music, Stories from Home on Friday, October 7 at 7 pm in the Murray Heritage Senior Center. Award winning poet and essayist Gary Holthaus and internationally acclaimed musician Lauren Pelon team up to offer this unique new program. Sure to be entertaining, thought provoking and illuminating, both the music and the stories celebrate our sense of place, community and home. The event is free.
Murray will kick off National Arts and Humanities month and its winter community season with the touring production of The Story of Music, Stories from Home on Friday, October 7 at 7 pm in the Murray Heritage Senior Center. Award winning poet and essayist Gary Holthaus and internationally acclaimed musician Lauren Pelon team up to offer this unique new program. Sure to be entertaining, thought provoking and illuminating, both the music and the stories celebrate our sense of place, community and home. The event is free.
Celebrate Museum Day Exhibit @ Murray City Hall (Murray: Sept 24)
September 24
Murray City will open a new exhibit as part of Celebrate Museum Day on September 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. The exhibit highlights the evolution of water access and use in Murray. The museum is located in Murray City Hall located at 5025 South State (southeast doors).
Murray City will open a new exhibit as part of Celebrate Museum Day on September 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. The exhibit highlights the evolution of water access and use in Murray. The museum is located in Murray City Hall located at 5025 South State (southeast doors).
Paul Burnside Band @ Murray Heritage Senior Center (Murray: Sept 12)
September 12
Paul Burnside Band will present the final free Family Night Concert on September 12 at 7 pm at the Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 East 6150 South).
Paul Burnside Band will present the final free Family Night Concert on September 12 at 7 pm at the Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 East 6150 South).
4th annual Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser @ WSU (Ogden: Sept 10)
Concert for Adrian 4
WHO: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
WHAT: 4th annual Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser
WHERE: Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts
WHEN: Saturday, 10 September 2011 • 7:30 pm
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser, directed by Mark Maxson Saturday, 10 September, at 7:30 pm in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Donations at the door are requested ($10 suggested) for the Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice, created by Mark Maxson to honor his son, Adrian.
Adrian was struck by a car and killed on April 3, 2007 after leaving a benefit concert hosted by WSU Amnesy International. Adrian was an early college student at WSU and also a student a DaVinci Academy in Ogden. He intended to find a career to enable him to improve the lives of others around the world.
This variety show has something for everyone. Events in the past have had people dancing in the aisles and this year’s concert will, too!
Featured performers:
• The Browning String Quartet with Shi-Hwa Wang, and Ann Cox, violin; Michael Palumbo, viola; and Viktor Uzur, cello. Hint: They have been heard rehearsing “Black Dog,” by Led Zeppelin.
• Fan-Ya Lin, international and national winner of many piano competitions
• Squadra Anti Mostro: (original jazz, rock, fusion, instrumental from SLC) with George Nielsen, Troy Thueson, Ed Kilbourn and Kent Rytting (http://www.viudu.com/du/Squadra_Anti_Mostro.html)
• Erik Stern, tap dancing - but don’t expect the “usual.” Erik doesn’t do “usual.”
• William Pollett, singer/songwriter and WSU English professor
• The “Core” (playing some classic rock tunes, more of a jam this time around): Mark Maxson (guitar, voice), Carrie Maxson (keys), Viktor Uzur (cello), Troy Thueson (drums), Ed Kilbourn (bass), Wim Becker (guitar)
• David Feller, multi-instrumentalist and WSU Music Professor
• Morgan Cameron, the first recipient of the Adrian Maxson Scholarship.
• and more!
Many of Adrian’s classmates, instructors at both schools and WSU employees have already donated money to the scholarship fund. Mark is continuing the fund raiser as an annual event to build the fund until accrued interest can provide for a full scholarship each year. Until then, $1000 will be awarded annually for a student who has demonstrated a committment to humanity through active community involvement locally or internationally.
Those wishing to make a contribution to this scholarship fund can also contact Carol Biddle at the WSU Development Office, 4018 University Circle, Weber State University, Ogden UT 84408-4018, 801 626 7209 or cbiddle@weber.edu
For more information about this concert, please contact Mark Maxson, 801-626 7802 or mmaxson@weber.edu
Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice Recipient
WHO: Cameron Morgan
WHAT: 1st Adrian Maxson Scholarship Recipient (2008)
WHEN: Appearing in the Concert for Adrian 4, September 10.
Richard Cameron Morgan received the first scholarship named for WSU Department of Performing Arts Computer Lab Director Mark Maxson’s son, Adrian. Morgan will be giving a short speech on the award at the Concert for Adrian 4 on Saturday, September 10, 7:30, in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts.
Morgan says, “The Adrian Maxson scholarship is a truly inspired initiative that was founded to support social engagement in the Ogden community and beyond. I was the first ever recipient of this nascent, but important, award two years ago. My organizing and activism, especially in regards to founding and running Weber State STAND (student anti-genocide coalition), made me an ideal candidate for the scholarship at that time. Without this award I would have been forced to work a full-time job instead of focusing on activism and graduation. Receiving the Adrian Maxson scholarship reminded me that the outside world noticed the work I was doing and were positively impacted by my actions. This realization furthered my resolve to live for service which has helped to enrich my life. By supporting this scholarship you are supporting the betterment of this state, one individual at a time.
“Since receiving the Adrian Maxson Scholarship, I have traveled to Kenya on a humanitarian trip, finished two internships in DC [Enough Project and Pal-Tech], become an Employment Case Manager at the Refugee and Immigrant Center (AAU, current) and have graduated from WSU with my Bachelors. Before leaving WSU, I continued my work with STAND and Amnesty International. Currently, I also volunteer at the English Skills Learning Center, where I teach a Bhutanese couple English. On the side, I am writing a book of poetry and am managing a local musician (and trying to learn Swahili!-though this is difficult!).”
The Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice was established to honor Adrian’s life and his activism. Adrian was struck by a car and killed on April 3, 2007 after leaving a benefit concert hosted by WSU Amnesy International. Adrian was an early college student at WSU and also a student a DaVinci Academy in Ogden. He intended to find a career to enable him to improve the lives of others around the world.
The scholarship in his name recognizes outstanding students who are engaged politically, socially and creatively in the community. Applicants submit a resume and a brief essay describing his/her qualitications for the award. For more information about the scholarship: http://organizations.weber.edu/AdrianLMaxsonScholarship/
For more information about Cameron Morgan:
request a copy of his vita from Caril Jennings, crjennings@weber.edu
Contact him directly at Mobile: 801-695-2055 ro E-mail: cameronmorgan08@gmail.com
WHO: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
WHAT: 4th annual Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser
WHERE: Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts
WHEN: Saturday, 10 September 2011 • 7:30 pm
Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser, directed by Mark Maxson Saturday, 10 September, at 7:30 pm in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Donations at the door are requested ($10 suggested) for the Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice, created by Mark Maxson to honor his son, Adrian.
Adrian was struck by a car and killed on April 3, 2007 after leaving a benefit concert hosted by WSU Amnesy International. Adrian was an early college student at WSU and also a student a DaVinci Academy in Ogden. He intended to find a career to enable him to improve the lives of others around the world.
This variety show has something for everyone. Events in the past have had people dancing in the aisles and this year’s concert will, too!
Featured performers:
• The Browning String Quartet with Shi-Hwa Wang, and Ann Cox, violin; Michael Palumbo, viola; and Viktor Uzur, cello. Hint: They have been heard rehearsing “Black Dog,” by Led Zeppelin.
• Fan-Ya Lin, international and national winner of many piano competitions
• Squadra Anti Mostro: (original jazz, rock, fusion, instrumental from SLC) with George Nielsen, Troy Thueson, Ed Kilbourn and Kent Rytting (http://www.viudu.com/du/Squadra_Anti_Mostro.html)
• Erik Stern, tap dancing - but don’t expect the “usual.” Erik doesn’t do “usual.”
• William Pollett, singer/songwriter and WSU English professor
• The “Core” (playing some classic rock tunes, more of a jam this time around): Mark Maxson (guitar, voice), Carrie Maxson (keys), Viktor Uzur (cello), Troy Thueson (drums), Ed Kilbourn (bass), Wim Becker (guitar)
• David Feller, multi-instrumentalist and WSU Music Professor
• Morgan Cameron, the first recipient of the Adrian Maxson Scholarship.
• and more!
Many of Adrian’s classmates, instructors at both schools and WSU employees have already donated money to the scholarship fund. Mark is continuing the fund raiser as an annual event to build the fund until accrued interest can provide for a full scholarship each year. Until then, $1000 will be awarded annually for a student who has demonstrated a committment to humanity through active community involvement locally or internationally.
Those wishing to make a contribution to this scholarship fund can also contact Carol Biddle at the WSU Development Office, 4018 University Circle, Weber State University, Ogden UT 84408-4018, 801 626 7209 or cbiddle@weber.edu
For more information about this concert, please contact Mark Maxson, 801-626 7802 or mmaxson@weber.edu
Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice Recipient
WHO: Cameron Morgan
WHAT: 1st Adrian Maxson Scholarship Recipient (2008)
WHEN: Appearing in the Concert for Adrian 4, September 10.
Richard Cameron Morgan received the first scholarship named for WSU Department of Performing Arts Computer Lab Director Mark Maxson’s son, Adrian. Morgan will be giving a short speech on the award at the Concert for Adrian 4 on Saturday, September 10, 7:30, in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts.
Morgan says, “The Adrian Maxson scholarship is a truly inspired initiative that was founded to support social engagement in the Ogden community and beyond. I was the first ever recipient of this nascent, but important, award two years ago. My organizing and activism, especially in regards to founding and running Weber State STAND (student anti-genocide coalition), made me an ideal candidate for the scholarship at that time. Without this award I would have been forced to work a full-time job instead of focusing on activism and graduation. Receiving the Adrian Maxson scholarship reminded me that the outside world noticed the work I was doing and were positively impacted by my actions. This realization furthered my resolve to live for service which has helped to enrich my life. By supporting this scholarship you are supporting the betterment of this state, one individual at a time.
“Since receiving the Adrian Maxson Scholarship, I have traveled to Kenya on a humanitarian trip, finished two internships in DC [Enough Project and Pal-Tech], become an Employment Case Manager at the Refugee and Immigrant Center (AAU, current) and have graduated from WSU with my Bachelors. Before leaving WSU, I continued my work with STAND and Amnesty International. Currently, I also volunteer at the English Skills Learning Center, where I teach a Bhutanese couple English. On the side, I am writing a book of poetry and am managing a local musician (and trying to learn Swahili!-though this is difficult!).”
The Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice was established to honor Adrian’s life and his activism. Adrian was struck by a car and killed on April 3, 2007 after leaving a benefit concert hosted by WSU Amnesy International. Adrian was an early college student at WSU and also a student a DaVinci Academy in Ogden. He intended to find a career to enable him to improve the lives of others around the world.
The scholarship in his name recognizes outstanding students who are engaged politically, socially and creatively in the community. Applicants submit a resume and a brief essay describing his/her qualitications for the award. For more information about the scholarship: http://organizations.weber.edu/AdrianLMaxsonScholarship/
For more information about Cameron Morgan:
request a copy of his vita from Caril Jennings, crjennings@weber.edu
Contact him directly at Mobile: 801-695-2055 ro E-mail: cameronmorgan08@gmail.com
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