Exhibitions
Smoke Portal Project
Please join us for the opening reception of Smoke Portal Project by Caro Nilsson on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024.
Caro was born in Vancouver, Washington and has spent her entire life building relationships with the land in America’s endlessly variable biomes- and translating those feelings and findings into paintings. She holds a B.A. in Fine Art with a Distinguished Major in Printmaking, and a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Virginia. She completed her first solo painting residency at the Dacha in Mystic, CT in the Spring of 2021, and currently lives as a multi-media painter and muralist, painting full time from Salt Lake City.
The exhibit will be on display from April 22 through June 7.
Artist Statement:
At this moment we are watching as an era unfolds. Wildfires, inversion, dust storms – all of these things obscure the air, hiding landscapes (our context, our home) within them. We are unable to see into the distance, to think about time and space and infinite chances. The world as we know it is condensed to a bubble of our immediate surroundings. As we acknowledge our changing landscapes, we must also acknowledge our grief. These paintings are asking what it feels like to hold grief and hope simultaneously, alongside one another. These paintings ask if perhaps they are the same thing, two sides of the same coin. Can we continue to walk during the slow motion unfolding (despite, in spite) and continue to bear witness, with all of our grief and all of our hope? Can we remember that we are small among the ancient others who bear witness alongside us?
Parking:
Enter the code GALLERY at the yellow kiosk for free parking in the stalls marked with yellow lines.
Location:
Edna Runswick Taylor Foyer, Center For Arts & Media
South City Campus, Center for Arts & Media
1575 S State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Invisible No More: Latinx Dignity March Exhibit
Exhibit Dates: April 1 - May 3, 2024
#UNDOCUMONTH is a comprehensive month-long initiative and series of events dedicated to spotlighting the lived experiences, challenges, and successes of undocumented immigrants including immigrants seeking asylum in Utah. These events aim to shed light on the resilience of undocumented individuals and the complexities they face while navigating their everyday lives. Each event is designed to explore a unique theme, providing a platform for cultivating understanding and addressing the realities of being undocumented.
These events are open to ALL students, staff, and faculty including the public. All events are free and we plan to offer food and refreshments for all of them + will be offering goodies in limited quantities. Visit https://www.slcc.edu/dreamcenter for the full list of events.
Invisible No More: Latinx Dignity March Exhibit is a photo documentary exhibit in collaboration with the University of Utah Dream Center and Transform, and the Eccles Art Gallery. This exhibit commemorates Utah’s history as a refuge state and how the Latino community has been a part of that history. The show will be featured on two SLCC locations simultaneously: the West Valley Center and the South City Campus, the George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Art Gallery with a different collection of photos in each location, so be sure to visit both.
The exhibit will be on display from April 1 to May 3. Please join us for the opening and closing receptions:
Opening reception:
Friday, April 12, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm at West Valley Center, 3460 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT.
Closing reception:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm at the Eccles Art Gallery at South City Campus, 1575 S State Street Salt Lake City, UT.