New Exhibit at Rio Gallery: “Admission”

November 19th, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Division of Arts and Museums presents “Admission,” the newest exhibit coming to the Rio Gallery from December 4, 2009 through January 7, 2010. The Gallery will host an opening reception Friday, December 4th from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with Salt Lake City’s Gallery Stroll.

Chris Purdie and Marc Bradley Johnson are two artists, using two cubes, over two hundred speakers, and twelve doors to create large, interactive sculptures in “Admission.”

“We’re excited to show the unique concept of these two Utah artists,” said Margaret Hunt, Director of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums. “This exhibit will really engage people and highlight the art of sound and motion.”

Purdie’s sculpture is a six-foot cube constructed by stacking over two hundred functioning speakers to represent thought or voice. Johnson’s sculpture is a seven-foot cube constructed of twelve functioning doors to demonstrate access to possibilities or options. The audience is invited to interact with these sculptures by listening to the speakers and by walking in and out of the doors.

“It’s fun, it’s entertaining, but it also has a tie to art history and philosophy,” said Purdie.

“This is art that you actually get to touch and be a part of,” said Johnson.

The Rio Gallery is located in the historic Rio Grande Depot at 300 South 455 West in Salt Lake City. Gallery hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information about the Rio Gallery and the exhibit, contact Laura Durham at ldurham@utah.gov or (801) 533-3582.

Note: exhibit photos available upon request

About the Utah Division of Arts & Museums
The Utah Division of Arts and Museums is a division of the Utah Department of Community and Culture. The Division’s goal is to promote innovation in and the growth of Utah’s arts and culture community. The Utah Division of Arts and Museums provides funding, education, and technical services to individuals and organizations throughout the state so that all Utahns, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or economic status, can access, understand, and receive the benefits of arts and culture. Additional information on the programs and services of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums can be found at www.artsandmuseums.utah.gov. For more information, call 801.236.7555.

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Indigenous Day Awards Dinner to Highlight American Indian Heritage Month

November 18th, 2009
November 23, 2009
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Who: Palmer DePaulis, executive director, Utah Department of Community and Culture
Forrest Cuch, director, Division of Indian Affairs
Utah Tribal Council Leaders
Members of the Goshute, Navajo, Paiute, Shoshone and Ute Tribes

What: The Indigenous Day Awards Dinner is the highlight of the activities that have taken place this month in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month.

Why: The Division of Indian Affairs takes this opportunity to honor Utahns who have made outstanding contributions to American Indians in the state.

When: Monday, November 23, 2009
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Where: State Capitol Rotunda

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Lt. Governor Greg Bell Honors Utah’s Top Volunteers

November 8th, 2009

Lt. Governor Greg Bell Honors Utah’s Top Volunteers
Summer of Service Winners Receive Private Luncheon and Presidential Service Award

WHO: Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell
Amber Barron, 13 year old volunteer from Riverton
Carlos Vinatea, 14 year old volunteer from West Jordan

WHAT: Luncheon and Press Conference Awarding Top Volunteers

Lt. Governor Greg Bell and the Utah Commission on Volunteers are personally honoring two outstanding Utah volunteers. The pair contributed the most hours of volunteer service between June 22, 2009 and Sept 11, 2009 as part of Summer of Service, a national effort launched to engage more Americans in serving their communities during the summer months. Lt. Governor Bell will host a privately catered luncheon with the two teenage volunteers and their families. Following the luncheon, Lt. Governor Bell will hold a press conference and award the teenagers with a Presidential Service Award and pin.

WHEN: Monday, November 9, 2009
Press Conference begins at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Capitol Board Room
Utah State Capitol, Rm. 240 (East Wing, 2nd Floor)

Interviews with Lt. Governor Greg Bell, honored volunteers, and Shar Lewis, Executive Director of the Commission on Volunteers will be available immediately following the press conference.

The mission of the Utah Commission on Volunteers, an office of the Lieutenant Governor, is to improve communities through service and volunteering. For more information on the Commission on Volunteers, and various volunteering opportunities across the state, log onto www.volunteers.utah.gov.

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Utah Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month Awards Event Planned in Salt Lake City

November 3rd, 2009

Salt Lake City — Governor Gary Herbert issued a declaration that November be observed as ‘American Indian Heritage Month and the Monday proceeding Thanksgiving as Indigenous Day.’ Highlighting events planned during the month will be the celebration at the Indigenous Day Awards dinner, Monday, November 23, at the State Capitol. The Division of Indian Affairs will honor Utahns who have made outstanding contributions to American Indians in the state. This year’s theme is ‘Tomorrow’s Hope: Native Children of America.’

During the month, Utah students are encouraged to study the history of the state’s American Indians and to view the curriculum that was created for the We Shall Remain documentaries produced by KUED. The curriculum can be viewed at www.utahindian.org.

I take pride in calling attention to the American Indian presence in the State of Utah and honoring the five Indigenous nations: Goshute, Navajo or Dine’, Paiute, Shoshone, and Ute,” said Forrest Cuch, director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs. “The division joins the Utah tribes in wishing everyone an enjoyable upcoming Thanksgiving Day and holiday season.”

American Indian Heritage Month activities (all open to the public) include:
November 5 Return of Massasoit statue to State Capitol site
November 11 American Indian Veteran’s Day Walk and Pow Wow
November 14 Indian Walk-in Center Pow Wow
November 26 – 28 Ute Tribe Thanksgiving Pow Wow

The Division of Indian Affairs is within the Utah Department of Community and Culture.
For questions regarding American Indian Heritage Month, contact the Division of Indian Affairs at 801.538.8808.

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