Nature 101 | More than Meets the Eye: Hidden Symbiotic Communities in Museums. At this talk, you can learn about the spectrum of invisible communities that live in every museum specimen, including how an evolutionary arms race is happening in your own lungs, how a virus made live birth possible in placental mammals, and more!
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Nature 101 | More than Meets the Eye: Hidden Symbiotic Communities in Museums. At this talk, you can learn about the spectrum of invisible communities that live in every museum specimen, including how an evolutionary arms race is happening in your own lungs, how a virus made live birth possible in placental mammals, and more!
More info and tickets: Nature 101 | More than Meets the Eye: Hidden Symbiotic Communities in Museums | Natural History Museum of Utah
Discover what it's like to be an Environmental Scientist. Join Molly Warner to learn how a scientist at Utah's Division of Water Quality monitors the health of lakes and reservoirs throughout the state. Use water monitoring instruments to take temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen readings with different water samples, and learn about the water quality of your favorite Utah reservoir!
More info: Scientist in the Spotlight: Environmental Scientist | Natural History Museum of Utah
Discover what it's like to be an Environmental Scientist. Join Molly Warner to learn how a scientist at Utah's Division of Water Quality monitors the health of lakes and reservoirs throughout the state. Use water monitoring instruments to take temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen readings with different water samples, and learn about the water quality of your favorite Utah reservoir!
More info: Scientist in the Spotlight: Environmental Scientist | Natural History Museum of Utah
Receive free general admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah March 7th-8th through Bank of America Museums on Us program! Bank of America Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive free general admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at the University of Utah from Saturday through Sunday, March 7th-8th. Through the Museums on Us program, Bank of America is able to provide its cardholders with free access to more than 225 artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s, and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission. https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners
There are many ways to build a story and integrate English Language Arts with Visual Arts in the classroom! Inspired by special exhibit Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation we’ll explore ideas of collaboration, writing, and visual stories. As we participate in workshops and an interactive tour, we’ll learn together to make a more dynamic story. K–12 educators only. In-person and remote options available.
Free event, registration required: Course Details for Evening for Educators 2025-2026 - MIDAS
Event info: Evening for Educators: Building a Story Together - Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Want to create your very own chess set and test your strategic skills against other art enthusiasts? Visit the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City for a free museum day with the whole family! Admission to the UMFA is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family.
Event info: Third Saturday for Families: Design a Chess Set - Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Foundation Drawing is an important and easy first step into drawing. Understanding the simplest forms of expression using fun and easy techniques allows endless possibilities to explore and create no matter how far you decide to go. In this course we will go over basics such as types of drawing tools and materials (pencils, pens, color pencil), some familiar and some new. We will focus on learning how to really see what is in front of you. We will talk about and demonstrate simple and fun exercises meant to instill confidence as well as solidify very strong skills. You will create a variety of drawings and images while you learn and grow artistically. PRICE: $299 for 12 Week Class. This class is taught in English. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796
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Is your child curious about art? This playful, hands-on class introduces young artists to the basic elements of artistic creation and creativity! Students will explore line, shape, color, texture, space, and contrast through exciting projects using a variety of different mediums. Each month, kids dive into something new—first drawing, then painting, and finally sculpting fun 3D creations. This class is perfect for sparking imagination and building artistic confidence in young artists. All supplies are provided for this class. Feel free to send a water bottle with your child, but please don't send food or snacks. This class is taught in English. PRICE: $269 for 12 Week Class. This class is taught by Pamela Robins. Learn more about our instructors at Art Faculty | Enhance Your Art Skills — Join Today — Visual Art Institute DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796
Registration and more info: Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques for Kids! Mondays | Jumbula
Working in charcoal is like painting without paint and sculpting without clay. It is malleable, allowing the artist to push and pull the medium to create great depth and contrast. We will explore charcoal through still life, portraiture, and abstract design on a variety of surfaces. PRICE: $199 for 8 Week Class. This class is taught by Kindra. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796
Registration and more info: Charcoal: Beginning Explorations | Jumbula
