# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the UMFA's collection of contemporary art and create your own sculpture inspired by the work of Chakaia Booker!About this EventLooking 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.Chakaia Booker’s occupies a central space in the UMFA’s global contemporary art collection. Booker slices, twists, weaves, and rivets discarded tires to create radical patterns that are akin to African textiles and body decoration. The forms reflect the wear and tear of life, while also critiquing the industrialization, consumer culture, urban waste, and environmental concerns that are at the forefront of the 21st century.Explore the question ‘Can repurposed material retain a memory of its previous function?’ and create a standing sculpture inspired by Discarded Memories using rubber, felt, and wood.All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/open-studio-rubber-and-felt-sculpture/100001990888854156 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - 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**: Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ceecd4674a47fb25515af3a35144fb18f07fceb334b4eedf19697cbd624c2dc2-rimg-w1200-h900-dca2bec2-gmir.jpg?v=1781063713 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture being held? - **A:** Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Marcia & John Price Museum Building, 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture? - **A:** Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture? - **A:** Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture is organized by Utah Museum of Fine Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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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