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ERIC HINDERAKER, University of Utah professor of history, will present a lecture titled "The Ball-Headed War Club as Weapon, Ritual Object and Artifact" in conjunction with the exhibition "Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art," Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City (801-581-7332 or www.umfa.utah.edu).

Artists are invited to bring their art to the Springville Museum of Art for the Utah Valley Educators Exhibition and Children's Christmas Lamb Show, Nov. 17-21; call 801-489-2727 or e-mail info@smofa.org.

Springville Museum of Art will hold a Museum Member Day, Nov. 18, 3-8 p.m., to show appreciation to museum members: customized tours, store discounts, art projects, a vocal performance and current exhibitions will be featured (801-489-2727).

Children 4-6 years old are invited to the Eccles Community Arts Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:15-5:45 p.m. for the Stuffed Turkey Workshop. The workshop is $8 and class size is limited; preregister by calling 801-392-6935.

Artist KRISTIN KAPP will hold a Magic Watercolor workshop for ages 7-adult at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m., supplies provided. Tuition is $12; preregistration is recommended, call 801-392-6935.

Utah County Art Gallery wants artists to bring up to three entries with a holiday theme in any medium for the Holiday Art Show. Bring the art on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon to the Health & Justice Building, 1515 South University Ave., Provo. The exhibition runs through Dec. 29 (801-754-0125 or www.utahcountyartgallery.com)

Art in Transit announces the availability of public art commissions on the North Temple TRAX line. There will be five commissions awarded at $90,000 each. Two of the commissions are limited to Utah artists only. A conceptual proposal is required; the deadline is Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. Call 801-596-5000 or visit www.slcgov.com/arts and click on "Public Arts."