Open Studio: Bird Paintings

Find inspiration the art on view at the UMFA, and create a painting on canvas featuring your favorite bird! When: Thursday, January 1, 1970, 12 am RSVP For This Event Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Open studio workshops at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invite you to explore your artistic potential and the galleries! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on among new friends. Roots Art Kollective (RAK), Miguel Galaz (Mexican, born 1993) Alan Ochoa (Mexican, born 1994) Roots of Time, 2025, acrylic paint As a part of the recent re-installation of the UMFA’s Mexican art collection, the collaborative muralist group Roots Art Kollective (RAK) created a beautiful mural for the space. This artwork spans the back wall of the new Mexican art gallery and features a quetzal bird. Find inspiration in this stunning mural, and the art depicting birds throughout the Museum, then create a painting on canvas featuring your favorite bird! Example painting by Laura Sharp Wilson All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Attendees with RSVPs will be prioritized, but drop-ins will be welcomed as space allows. You may also Like Unearth a Story: Painted Terracotta Nurture your curiosity, feed your imagination, and embrace the joy of discovery. Join the UMFA at Sweet Branch Library to paint your own terracotta dishes. Learn More Unearth a Story: Clay Pots Experiment with coil, slab, and pinch pot techniques to create your own clay pot. Learn More