IMMEDIATE RELEASE | DEC 09, 2016

 

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ART BATTLE ROYALE
EVE WinterFest @ UMOCA | DEC 27 - DEC 31
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) is excited to host Art Battle Royale as part of the EVE WinterFest. 
 
Join UMOCA during the EVE WinterFest for four live art competitions! Tuesday through Friday from 4 - 5 PM, local artists and personalities face off in creative battles, incorporating surprise materials into their artworks. Cheer on the competitors and then cast your vote for your favorite artwork each day from 5 - 6 PM. All eight completed pieces will be on display in a pop-up exhibition Friday evening through Saturday. In addition, during open hours Tuesday through Saturday, museum visitors of all ages can participate by making their own competition-inspired artwork to take home. Tickets range from $10 to $25. Grab your tickets here!
 
Family Art-Making: Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Saturday, Dec. 3111 AM - 6 PM, Friday: 11 AM - 9 PM
Live Competitions: Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 304 - 5 PM
Audience Voting: Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 305 - 6 PM
Pop-Up Exhibition: Friday, Dec. 306 - 9 PM & Saturday, Dec. 3111 AM - 6 PM
UMOCA thanks the artists from the following organizations who are participating in the Art Battle Royale:
 
         
 
About the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been an award-winning aesthetic force and community leader since it was established in 1931. Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, UMOCA encourages exploration into what it means to exist in today's world through art that inspires imagination, stimulates thought, and transforms society. The Museum connects people around the contemporary art practice of Utah and beyond to shape an engaged and thoughtful global citizenry. UMOCA strives to be a place where all points of view, experiences, and ages feel welcome to explore the pressing issues of our time through socially relevant art exhibitions and programming.
 
UMOCA is a five-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation and is a 2015 and 2016 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works grant award.
 
UMOCA is a 501c3 institution that is supported by public, foundation, and corporate gifts. Your donation in any amount is greatly appreciated, and admission is a suggested $5 donation. 
 
 
 
 
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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