In addition to its offerings of gorgeous paintings, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts offers a range of supporting activities. First is a series of 30-minute mini-lectures throughout the exhibit's run. Today, Anne Jamison, assistant professor in the department of English, speaks on the nexus between the sister arts of literature and visual art with "Baudelaire and Modern Painting." On Aug. 9 the museum screens the film "Cabaret," followed by a lecture/discussion with curator Donna Poulton, and on Aug. 10, Joan Hoffman delivers a talk on the act of plein-air painting, which suffuses the "Monet to Picasso" exhibit. For a deeper discussions of art, adults are invited to enroll in an art-history class that meets at the UMFA every day this week.
When » "Cabaret" screens at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in the UMFA auditiorium. Sunday lectures at 3 p.m. The adult art class, taught by docent Gladys Muren, MA, runs Monday through Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where » Register for the weeklong University of Utah Lifelong Learning class (tuition $129 with $15 admission fee) at 801-587-5433. Mini-lectures and films are free with admission to the exhibit. All events occur at the Marcia and John Price Building, Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the campus of the University of Utah, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-581-7332. Visit www.umfa.utah.edu for more information.
Quilt talks
In conjunction with its 35th annual quilt exhibition, the Springville Museum of Art offers "Quilt Trunk Shows," where visitors have a chance to meet the quiltmakers.
When » The trunk show takes place Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sundays, 3-6 p.m. The exhibit runs through Sept. 4; museum admission is free.
Where » Springville Museum of Art, 26 E. 400 South, Springville. Call 801-489-2727 or visit www.smofa.org.
Watercolor for kids
Art at the Main, an educational program at the main branch of the Salt Lake City Library, offers two free watercolor classes for children ages 6-12.
When » Classes take place Aug. 9, with two sessions, from 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Classes are free, with provided art supplies, but advance registration is required. Library hours are Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-5 p.m.
Where » 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Call 801-363-4088 to register your child.
Ruminate this, bird man
Jared Gillett earned a master's degree from School of Design in New York City in 2003 and holds a BFA in illustration from Utah State University. Some 50 of his works are on display in his first solo show - "People, Birds and Ruminants" - with the subject matter reflecting, in part, his obsession with the birds at Tracy Aviary.
When and Where » The show runs through Aug. 13 at Phoenix Gallery, 508 Main St., Park City.
Where » Call 435-649-1006 for more information or visit PhoenixGalleryParkCity.com for gallery hours.
