Pasifika Art Exhibit Blends Culture and Academia

  • April 25, 2024
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RadioACTive the Talanoa Way, with Valene Peratrovich. Tune in as we talk story and dive deep into Utah's Pasifika community with up-and-coming Pasifika artist Keilana Tuitupou. Plus, Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories podcast shares another episode, featuring Great Salt Lake activists Nan Seymour and Sarah May as they Make Love for the Lake Visible.

Malo 'Aupito for tuning into tonight's RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, as we feature the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Keilana Tuitupou, a local Pasifika artist and painter, shares her story, artistic creations, and upcoming art exhibit. "She began with painted pots that are filled with colorful flowers and vibrant images of Oceania headpieces. She is expanding to other creative avenues including jewelry and hand-painted hats for your decorative needs."

  • EVENT: “Surrounded by Culture” on April 27th from 1:00-4:00 pm at Day-Riverside Library (1575 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116). This exhibit is Kelilana's senior capstone project, a solo exhibit that showcases the "iconic family memories that will forever live rent-free in my mind as well as snapshots of items and people that mean a lot to me." 

Stay Salty, Ep. 2: Making Love for the Lake Visible: Nan Seymour and Sarah May, poets and advocates for the Great Salt Lake, share more about Lakefacing Stories. "Great Salt Lake is an excellent place for a date. But chances are the lake herself will steal your heart. You may have seen them walking waves or dancing on the capitol steps in brine shrimp and bird costumes EVERY DAY during the Utah State legislative session this year. They also stayed with Great Salt Lake during the legislative sessions in 2023 and 2022, holding vigil and camping out on Antelope Island in the bitter cold. We talked with them in the middle of the 2024 state legislative session in February. This episode also includes date stories at Great Salt Lake and even an engagement story!"

  • Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories is produced by Of Salt and Sand, which explores what it means to stay in Utah through economic transition and climate crisis by producing multimedia projects with, by, and for impacted communities. Producers: Brooke Larsen and Amelia Diehl. Hosts: Meisei Gonzalez and Olivia Juarez. 

Rallies & Resources: 

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  • June 8: 47th Utah Asian Festival 2024, 11a-8p at Utah State Fairpark, 1055 W. North Temple, SLC. Event by Utah Asian Festival: "This year marks the 47th year of our Utah Asian Festival! Our mission to annually hold the Utah Asian Festival is to demonstrate unity in our Asian community, showcasing a wealth of traditions, including performances, exhibits, and foods. Come support our Utah Asian communities, culture, and sponsors with FREE admission! Under State Fairpark policies, no pets are permitted on the grounds except for service animals. For more information check out our website: https://utahasianfestival.org."

  • Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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