Visual Arts, Music, Partner Programs, & UAA Rental View this email in your browser Fostering the arts in all forms in order to create an aware, empowered, and connected community.  VISUAL ARTS Wonderland at Urban Arts Gallery Friday, February 17th 2017 6-9pm In Wonderland anything goes, anything can happen, everything is a little off, a little strange – these ideas speak to both artists and art lovers because that is often how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Join us for an artist reception and costume party, in conjuction with gallery stroll on February 17from 6-9pm. The show is on display January 31 to March 5. Featured artists: Jordan Brun, Torsten Bangerter, Natalia Prutski, Lyra Zoe Smith, Colleen Palmer, Maomi Blackburn, Ashley Love, Preston Grimes, & Meredith Thomas Connect February 10th, 2017 at the Urban Arts Gallery Connect Returns! And it’s never been easier! Bring up to TWO pieces of ready-to-hang work. BRING YOUR OWN EASELS/ TABLE EASELS! Vote for your favorite 3 pieces. Top 5 selected artists showcase their work in the gallery until our next event. All top selected are entered to win a portion of $4,000 at the end of the year.  EVENT SCHEDULE 6:30-7pm (Early Art Submission) 7pm (Event Begins) 7:30pm (Voting Begins) 8pm (Voting Closes) 8pm Group Discussion 8:20pm (Announce Top Selected Artists) Connect "Learn" February 24th, 2017 at the Leonardo Connect "Learn" welcomes up to 15 people to the Poor Yorick artist studios to receive free art instruction from artist Troy Forbush. This month, students will photograph AND draw a live model!  EVENT SCHEDULE 7pm (Brief Intro to Painting/ Sketch Portion -- PAINT/ SKETCH) 9pm (Class Ends) **PLEASE BRING PENCIL AND PAPER! Connect "Collab" February 24th, 2017 at the Leonardo This month, we'll be getting crafty with Vio Wolf, freelance monster maker and artist! An ideal activity for kids who love monsters and adults who like to get crafty! (View artists work, here)  See you, there! EVENT SCHEDULE 7pm (Event Begins, Brief Intro to Class) 9pm (Class Ends) MUSIC  Midnight Records Productions At Counterpoint Studios, 2335 South West Temple, SLC In January, Midnight Record Productions (MRP) recorded local artist Soren Green, classical guitarist this month and has Celtic band Callandish scheduled. This month, Idle MIne will be back in the studio as well as Alexander Ortega. Remember: MRP is your local commumity based non-profit recording studio, specializing in affordable recording services for local artists!  PARTNER PROGRAMS Salt Lake Capoeira's Winter Batizdo (February 3 -4, 2017 At the SLC Arts Hub) We will be hosting our Winter Batizado Feb 3rd & 4th! Save the date and register here! Schedule:  Friday, February 3rd 5pm-6:15pm KIDS WORKSHOP 6:30pm-8pm ADULTS WORKSHOP 8PM-9:30pm RODA Saturday, February 4th 9:30am POTLUCK BREAKFAST 11am-12:30pm ADULTS WORKSHOP 3pm BATIZADO Utah RAW Dance Battle (February 11, 2017 At the SLC Arts Hub) Join us Saturday, February 11th 2017 for the very first Utah Raw dance battle!  Samba Fogo (At the SLC Arts Hub) Brazilian Dance Classes Samba Fogo is Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian drumming, dance, song, and/or creative movement classes where students connect more fully to their classmates as they engage with exciting cultural content and gain a global perspective. UAA Rental Studio and Event Space at UAA Artist Studios, Galleries, Indoor/ Outdoor Event Spaces Make your next event a memorable one! Contact us to book our venues at the SLC Arts Hub, Urban Arts Gallery, the Art Garden, and Counterpoint Studios. Contact [email protected]for more info.