Works by Area Youth, Ages 5–17 · Exhibit runs from Jan 21 - Mar 13
The Utah Chinese Association of Sciences and Technology, Salt Lake City Public Library and the Confucius Institute at the University of Utah jointly hold the 8th Utah Children's Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibit and Contest from Tuesday, January 21 through Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Salt Lake City Public Library. Students from age 5 to age 17 are encouraged to submit their original artwork on Chinese calligraphy or Chinese painting to the Salt Lake City Public Library. All participating students will receive incentive materials for their future practice of Chinese calligraphy and painting.
Drop off student calligraphy or painting in the Children's Department - Monday, January 6 through Sunday, January 12. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline.
Each submission must include the author's name, age, and title of the artwork in English. All submitted artwork has to be ready for hanging on the wall, either in a frame or on a scroll.
Members of the public are encouraged to come and vote for their favorite piece in the exhibit on Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Contest winners will be selected through popular votes and announced on February 8th. For more information, please contact calligraphyconnects@gmail.com
Sponsored by The Utah Chinese Association of Sciences and Technology, the Confucius Institute at the University of Utah, and the Salt Lake City Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Creativity |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
