# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creative Aging: For the Future - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Free workshop for artists 55 and better!About this EventSaturdays, September 12, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, and November 7, 14 | 10 am–12 pm | FreeThe Utah Museum of Fine Arts is celebrating 25 years in the Marcia and John Price Museum building with a special exhibition, . Museums like the Utah Museum of Fine Arts develop their collections deliberately, strategically, and gradually over time. The UMFA’s extensive collection represents a remarkable range of global artistic expression that is unique in our region. The Museum is the only institution in the state that collects, exhibits, interprets, and cares for artworks representing global cultures from the ancient to the contemporary.In this eight-session workshop you will find inspiration in the galleries and the collection with artist/educators Cat Palmer, Jim McGee, Laura Sharp Wilson and Sara Serratos. This workshop is for all skill levels and will guide you in creating artworks connected to pieces in the exhibition including phone photography & storytelling, abstract acrylic painting on wood, expressive architectural drawing, and conceptual art!All materials provided. This workshop is free for anyone 55+, registration is required. We know things come up, but please plan carefully so we can keep this programming free! Please do not reserve a ticket if you cannot attend. The UMFA is offering multiple Creative Aging workshops this fall. Please only sign up for one.Registration priority for this workshop will be given those who have never attended a UMFA Creative Aging Workshop.For more information or questions please contact Laura Sharp Wilson, manager of studio programs, at laura.wilson@umfa.utah.edu | 801.585.6176.umfa.utah.eduMeet the Artists: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a7b12030-9d25-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg Jim McGee is a professional artist and educator with more than 20 years of experience creating and teaching art. Originally from Philadelphia, he earned a BFA in illustration before moving to Utah in 2002 to complete his MFA in painting at the University of Utah. His artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States and has received numerous awards, as well as public and private commissions. As a teaching artist, Jim is passionate about helping students discover their creativity through hands-on exploration, skill building and personal expression. He believes art is for everyone and strives to create an encouraging, engaging classroom where students feel inspired to experiment, grow, and enjoy the creative process. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a7ef3aa0-9d25-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w747-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Cat Palmer took a leap of faith and made Salt Lake City home at the age of 21. Born in Los Angeles and shaped by the vibrant music and poetry scene of Orange County, California, they found a creative community that continues to inspire their work.Today, Cat’s creative spirit thrives at The Bogue Foundry in downtown Salt Lake City, where they’re often immersed in photography, writing, and new artistic projects. A true renaissance creative, Cat writes the monthly Small Lake City column for City Weekly and makes regular appearances on ABC4’s Good Things Utah, highlighting the people, places, and stories that make Utah unique. They are also entering their third year as Programming Director for the Utah Queer Film Festival, curating powerful films and celebrating queer storytelling alongside a vibrant and growing community.With nearly three decades behind the camera, Cat is also available for professional headshots, creating authentic portraits that help people look and feel like their best selves. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a8231be0-9d25-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1112-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Sara Serratos is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator from Hidalgo, Mexico—on Ēxcān Tlahtōlōyān and Hñähñu territories—now based in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Timpanogos, Shoshone, Goshute, and Ute lands. She migrated to Utah at the age of 26, the same age her great-grandfather, a locomotive operator, was when he lost his life in a coal mine accident in what was once Rains, Utah.Her practice explores landscape, housing, identity, migration, and systems of power. Working across photography, video, sculpture, installation, performance, and fi lm, she transforms everyday objects into reflections on surveillance, preservation, socio-environmental impact, and ancestral nourishment.Serratos holds an MFA from the University of Utah (2023) and a BFA with honors from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado “La Esmeralda” (2017) in Mexico City. Serratos is a recipient of the Utah Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts (2026) from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, was awarded the Assemblage Art Fund Grant (2025–2026) from the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and the Andy Warhol Foundation for her project Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake County, was an Artist-in-Residence at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (2024–25), and she received the Apoyo para la Formación y Profesionalización en el Extranjero (FONCA/CONAHCYT, 2021–23). She serves as Director of Exhibitions and Education at Bountiful Davis Art Center and Director of Programs at Artes de México en Utah. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/creative-aging-for-the-future/100001997049162805 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts, Exhibitions, Entertainment, Festivals, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Utah Museum of Fine Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: Utah Museum of Fine Arts - **lat**: 40.760308876343 - **long**: -111.84329598989 - **full address**: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Marcia & John Price Museum Building, 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creative Aging: For the Future - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5d59c107c0cc0475cab8e5e963f9990352c1daef67f55c908ed742992d1038ad-rimg-w1000-h790-dc686868-gmir.jpg?v=1786216753 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creative Aging: For the Future being held? - **A:** Creative Aging: For the Future takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Marcia & John Price Museum Building, 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Aging: For the Future? - **A:** Creative Aging: For the Future is organized by Utah Museum of Fine Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creative Aging: For the Future is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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