Art Fitness Training at museum starts Jan. 28

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is launching “Art Fitness Training,” its new flagship program for everyone who has ever wanted to feel more confident in a museum setting. The first round of training will occur on three consecutive Saturdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. 

With an emphasis on close observation and easy to grasp principles, this three-part, participatory workshop is designed to give all audiences the ability to appreciate even the most difficult contemporary art. 

“Museums have for too long encouraged visitors to rely on the institution for an explanation of the art, allowing the general public to get flabby when it comes to art interpretation,” said Felicia Baca, Curator of Education and Public Programs, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.  “Art Fitness Training empowers the viewer to interpret, understand, and enjoy the works using the tools they already possess.”

“There are parts of the program that will be hard work, but there’s no reason for us not to have fun while we are all getting back in shape,” said Adam Price, Executive Director, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. “This is a great chance to impress your friends and family with your new art muscles when visiting museums, galleries, and private collections.”

The three sessions will be held at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and at a residence featuring one of Utah’s premier privately-held contemporary art collections. It’s located at 20 W. South Temple in Salt Lake City. Work out gear is optional, but encouraged.  Appropriate for college-age and up.

Register at www.utahmoca.org/art-fitness. Space is limited.