Utah visual art news and events

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is presenting "Celebración!" a benefit for arts education, May 8, 6-10 p.m. For more information, visit umfa.utah.edu/celebracion or call 801-585-9880. The museum is also hosting "Artist Talk: A Conversation with Adriana Lara," May 6, 7 p.m. (801-581-7332).

 The Salt Lake Art Center is hosting photographer Michael Light, who will speak about his focus on two Salt Lake area landmarks, the Bingham Canyon mine and the Garfield smelting stack, May 4, 7 p.m., 20 S. West Temple. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to adamp@slartcenter.org or call 801-328-4201.

Local artists Todd Powelson and Anna West are launching a new art blog to promote the arts in Utah. The new website, www.artduh.com, celebrates everything in art from fashion to painting to sculpture to dance to handmade crafts. The blog will launch at the Craft Sabbath Mother's Day Show, May 2, 4 p.m., at Nobrow Coffee and Tea, 315 E. 300 South (801-554-1614).

"Clay-cation," a private pottery workshop offered at the Kimball Art Center, 638 Park Ave., Park City, allows participants to pick the day and the time. All supplies and tools are included. Cost is $75 for individuals, plus $50 for each additional person if there is a group. Contact Lauren Vitulli at 617-733-5686 or e-mail ceramics@kimballartcenter.org.

 Art Access/VSA of Utah announces its 10th Annual Art Workshop Series for adults titled "Recyled Plastic Recreated," May 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Each workshop includes art supplies and a boxed lunch for a $50 fee. Classes are held at the Art Access Gallery, 230 S. 500 West #125. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information, go to www.accessart.org or call 801-328-0703.

 Bountiful Davis Summerfest International 2010 is accepting applications for artist and food booths. The festival is Aug. 5-7. Go to www.bdac.org/summerfest/summerfest.htm to apply. Artist booth fees are $135, and food booth fees are $235. For more information, call 801-292-0367.

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