🌙✨YOU ARE INVITED! 🎶🎨 Please join us on May 4th at Visual Art Institute for our ART GOES LIVE Fundraising Gala! This is going to be a gorgeous event with incredible art demos by local guest artists, plus musical performances by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor and students from @giftedmusicschool! A silent auction will also take place during this evening. *ART GOES LIVE is for ages 18+ Tickets are $50, and ALL PROCEEDS will support nonprofit art education here in Utah! That means, when you buy your ticket, that money goes directly toward: 1) Local creative outreach programs, including high quality art workshops for kids in local public schools, children undergoing medical treatment, seniors with disabilities, and individuals in need of wellness therapy. 2) VAI tuition assistance for children and teens in need, who are passionate about art and would benefit greatly from high quality, weekly classes. This would be a PERFECT date night or night out with friends, in a really cool space! And it is for an amazing cause! Visit our website https://www.visualartinstitute.org/upcoming-events to reserve your tickets for this very special evening! #visualartinstitute #utahnonprofit #utahfundraiser #artgoeslive #utahartclasses #kurtbestor #saltlake #datenight #utahartist #arteducation

🌙✨YOU ARE INVITED! 🎶🎨 Please join us on May 4th at Visual Art Institute for our ART GOES LIVE Fundraising Gala! This is going to be a gorgeous event with incredible art demos by local guest artists, plus musical performances by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor and students from @giftedmusicschool! A silent auction will also take place during this evening. *ART GOES LIVE is for ages 18+ Tickets are $50, and ALL PROCEEDS will support nonprofit art education here in Utah! That means, when you buy your ticket, that money goes directly toward: 1) Local creative outreach programs, including high quality art workshops for kids in local public schools, children undergoing medical treatment, seniors with disabilities, and individuals in need of wellness therapy. 2) VAI tuition assistance for children and teens in need, who are passionate about art and would benefit greatly from high quality, weekly classes. This would be a PERFECT date night or night out with friends, in a really cool space! And it is for an amazing cause! Visit our website https://www.visualartinstitute.org/upcoming-events to reserve your tickets for this very special evening! #visualartinstitute #utahnonprofit #utahfundraiser #artgoeslive #utahartclasses #kurtbestor #saltlake #datenight #utahartist #arteducation

🌙✨YOU ARE INVITED! 🎶🎨 Please join us on May 4th at Visual Art Institute for our ART GOES LIVE Fundraising Gala! This is going to be a gorgeous event with incredible art demos by local guest artists, plus musical performances by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor and students from @giftedmusicschool! A silent auction will also take place during this evening. *ART GOES LIVE is for ages 18+ Tickets are $50, and ALL PROCEEDS will support nonprofit art education here in Utah! That means, when you buy your ticket, that money goes directly toward: 1) Local creative outreach programs, including high quality art workshops for kids in local public schools, children undergoing medical treatment, seniors with disabilities, and individuals in need of wellness therapy. 2) VAI tuition assistance for children and teens in need, who are passionate about art and would benefit greatly from high quality, weekly classes. This would be a PERFECT date night or night out with friends, in a really cool space! And it is for an amazing cause! Visit our website https://www.visualartinstitute.org/upcoming-events to reserve your tickets for this very special evening! #visualartinstitute #utahnonprofit #utahfundraiser #artgoeslive #utahartclasses #kurtbestor #saltlake #datenight #utahartist #arteducation

Gearn is a storytelling evening where individuals come together to share their stories and experiences. Themes and storytellers are chosen in advance. From personal anecdotes to life lessons, each storyteller adds their unique voice to the evening, creating a tapestry of diverse experiences and perspectives. Our theme for May is CHILDHOOD. Find info and tickets on Instagram at "gearnstorytelling"

Utah Global Diplomacy's International Leadership Academy offers free monthly professional development workshops for young professionals interested in International Affairs and Diplomacy. This month we're discussing and learning about about Beating Imposter Syndrome! This workshop provides a transformative opportunity to conquer imposter syndrome, empowering you to embrace your unique talents, and thrive in your career path. Join our Professional Development Workshops to refine leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and discover a mentor! This opportunity is free and open to the public, but registration is required. May 7th, 2024 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at 151 E 5600 S Ste 206, SLC https://utahglobaldiplomacy.org/events/full-calendar/international-leadership-academy/defeating-imposter-syndrome-with-confidence-professional-development-workshop-4

Art Access is proud to present the 22nd year of their beloved 300 Plates fundraising event. May 9th from 6-9pm at Venue 6Six9. Every year over 200 artists from all over Utah paint original works on 10 x 11 inch boards to be auctioned for one night in May. All proceeds support Art Access's programming for artists with disabilities which include professional mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and training and advocacy for the Utah arts and culture scene. The general admission ticket price is $75. Plates will once again be sold in a wristband drawing. Guests have long enjoyed the experience of choosing a wristband when they check in and having the different wristband designs randomly selected for the opportunity to buy artwork from the over 300 plates in the show. To get tickets or for more information, please visit: www.artaccessutah.org/300plates2024/ or Instagram: @artaccessutah - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artaccessutah

Join us for a workshop on expanding your writing (and your mind). The world is full of all sorts of people from different walks of life. Being a great writer means being able to step into another’s shoes and tell a story from their viewpoint, even when it is drastically different from your own. Join us for an evening of inspiration, prompts, and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental space. Just bring your notebook, a pen, and the willingness to dive in. Not only will your writing expand, but your mind and heart just may open up as well! This is a free community event open to all.
https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/writing-workshop-series-writing-from-perspectives

United Way of Salt Lake and Women United invite you to an evening centered around lifting communities through education with a focus on reading and literacy. Join us for an inspiring evening with a seated dinner, silent auction, and inspiring stories from 2024 Utah Teacher of the Year, Carly Maloney. Your support will make a difference for kids and families in our community! Please check out our event website here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/power-of-your-purse-2024

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Silent Auction and Cocktail Hour 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Seated Dinner and Program Event Day Sponsor* $1,750 | Table for 10 $1,250 | Individual Tickets $150 *Sponsorship includes recognition on event day materials The Hyatt Regency is offering a special room rate for Power of Your Purse guests starting at $269. Book your room by April 19 to take advantage of this discount. Book Today

Celebrate spring with this free, all-ages, community event! Art in the Arboretum is designed to bring people together for an unforgettable experience of art and nature. All mediums and unique expressions are encouraged from painters to storytellers, musicians to chefs. View local art displayed in the Varga Arboretum, delight in the sounds of music, fill our sidewalks with chalk art, and enjoy some tasty culinary treats. To learn more visit our website https://extension.usu.edu/botanicalcenter/events/art-in-the-arboretum

Celebrate spring with this free, all-ages, community event! Art in the Arboretum is designed to bring people together for an unforgettable experience of art and nature. All mediums and unique expressions are encouraged from painters to storytellers, musicians to chefs. View local art displayed in the Varga Arboretum, delight in the sounds of music, fill our sidewalks with chalk art, and enjoy some tasty culinary treats. To learn more visit our website https://extension.usu.edu/botanicalcenter/events/art-in-the-arboretum