Annual Public Art Open House at SLCo Government Center

Annual Public
Art Open House




Tuesday, December 7, at Salt Lake County Government Center.

Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon and the Art Selection Committee will host the County’s annual Public Art Open House at the Salt Lake County Government Center on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The purpose of the open house is to highlight the 17 new pieces of art added to the County’s collection in 2010. Mayor Corroon will introduce the artists and donors responsible for the new additions.

The Salt Lake County Art Collection exists to enrich people’s lives by exhibiting, preserving, collecting and fostering the understanding of Utah works of art.

What: Salt Lake County Art Collection Public Reception
Who: Mayor Peter Corroon & Salt Lake County Art Selection Committee
Date: Tuesday December 7, 2010
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Program begins at 6:00pm
Where: Atrium, North Building
             Salt Lake County Government Center
             2001 South State Street

Salt Lake County Art Collection facts:
Ø In 2010, the County acquired 17 new artworks for the collection
Ø Three works are from young contemporary artists
Ø 14 works were gifted to the collection from Salt Lake County
    citizens
Ø Collection now numbers 580
Ø SLCo’s is the largest collection of Utah art currently on public
    display

Background of SLCo Art Collection:
Percent-for-art (or public art as it has become known) legislation mandates or allows a percent of the construction budget for public building to be dedicated for the purchase or commission of art. Salt Lake County commissioners adopted the program in May of 1982. When the Salt Lake County Government Center buildings were under construction in 1985, a volunteer committee was formed to recommend acquisitions for the buildings. The committee was given 1% ($250,000.00) of the building’s budget for beautification.

The committee still operates today with an annual budget for acquisitions. This committee decides what new pieces of art will be purchased and accepted by donation. All works in the collection are on public display for all residents to see.

The collection began with 207 works in 1985, and stands at 580 today. Approximately 20% of the works in the collection were donated.

The majority of the collection is located in the County Government Center buildings; however, the County’s art can also be viewed in all County Branch Libraries, Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Wheeler Farm, Calvin L. Rampton/Salt Palace Convention Center, South Towne Exposition Center and other County-owned facilities.

The Salt Lake County Art Collection is an eclectic collection of art. What brings the collection together is Utah. Each artist has lived or worked in Utah, or is currently working in Utah.


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