Resurrection?

After all that has already been said about The Leonardo's funding - with more, of course, to come - let's hope that the doors really do open Sept. 19 to the Body Worlds 3 exhibit expected to draw attention to the fledgling science, technology and art center. The show includes more than 200 specimens, organs and whole bodies, that have undergone "plastination," an after-death procedure that halts decomposition and preserves the body for medical study.

When » Sept. 19-Nov. 15. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where » The Leonardo at Library Square, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City; 801-531-0800; www.theleonardo.org. Tickets available at www.tix.cnptix.com, by calling 888-695-0888 or at the box office.

Good dog, bad dog

Teen artists who have been enrolled in the Bad Dog Rediscovers America Apprentice project get the chance to show the efforts of their labors starting Friday at gallery stroll. Professional artists, including Ruby Chacón, Sarinda Jones and Michael Moonbird, facilitate groups of five or six youth artists for 60-80 intensive hours. And what's more, apprentices are paid a stipend to show that their time and creative effort are valued and respected. About time folks thought about paying artists for their work, no? Next door, the Utah Watercolor Society presents its annual fall exhibit in the Finch Lane Gallery, this year titled "21st Century Trends in Watercolor," juried by Ted Nuttall.

When » Sept. 19-Nov. 7; gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and admission is free.

Where » Finch Lane and Park Galleries, the Art Barn, 1325 E. 100 South in Reservoir Park, Salt Lake City; 801-596-5000; www.slcgov.com/arts.

Tots making pots

It's not too late to sign yourself or your kiddos up for art classes at the Kimball Art Center, which offers Little Picassos (ages 1-3), Tots (3-5), Kids (6-12), Teens (13-17) and Adults (18+). The Kimball also offers intergenerational classes, including figure drawing and painting, silversmithing and still-life painting. Tuition prices vary between $15 and $180.

When » Fall.

Where » Kimball Art Center, 638 Park Ave., Park City; 435-649-8882; schedule at www.kimball-art.org.

More classes

The City Arts Council offers a variety of art-related classes through the University of Utah's Lifelong Learning Program.

When » The first art classes begin Sept. 15, and some run through December. They occur throughout the week.

Where » For more information and registration, call 801-587-5433, e-mail life@aoce.utah.edu, or visit www.lifelong.utah.edu.

More learning

The Sandy Watermedia Guild features Maura Naughton, current vice president of the Utah Watercolor Society, demonstrating "How Watercolor Helps You Paint."

When » 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18.

Where » Sandy Senior Center Building, 9310 S. 1300 East, Sandy. Call 801-572-0468 for information, or e-mail joebobhalvr@msn.com.

A-lister

Brent Godfrey has shown work in the Florence Biennial and has won numerous awards through competitions at the Springville Museum of Art. His latest production is "Processes of Abstraction: Perspective and Realities."

When » Sept. 14-Oct. 5; gallery hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Free.

Where » "A" Gallery, 1321 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City; 801-583-4800; agalleryonline.com.

Koolmees Koolness

Pam O'Mara announces a new exibit at Utah Artist Hands. The work of Kara Koolmees is organized around themes of the West and is awash in the bright loose colors of something, perhaps, more Caribbean. Come out and support O'Mara as she makes a go of her gallery in the midst of continuing construction. Visit the gallery and stop in at Caffé Molise for a drink or dinner. A nice combo.

When » Sept. 19-Nov. 15, with artist receptions Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 during gallery stroll.

Where » Utah Artist Hands, 61 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City; 801-355-0206; www.utahands.com.

Make it and bake it

Michael Coleman is an outdoorsman and hunter, as well as painter; his latest show, "Under Eagles' Wings," is on display at Williams Fine Art.

When » Sept. 19-30; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekends and evenings by appointment.

Where » Williams Fine Art, 200 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. For information, call 801-534-0331 or visit www.williamsfineart.com.

Whimsy doubled

Among the shows opening during the Salt Lake City gallery stroll is new whimsical work by Catherine Darling-Hostetter and Sandi Olson.

When » Sept. 19-Oct. 11; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For Sunday and Monday viewings, call for an appointment.

Where » Palmers Gallery of Fine Art, 378 W. Broadway (300 South), Salt Lake City; 801-359-4632; www.palmersgallery.com.