Welcome to West Valley Arts Educational Program: ARTrageous! We offer in-school K-12 arts programs that are specifically oriented to support core curriculum. To help your classroom meet your goals, please select the link below.

ARTrageous Schedule of Events

This information will be updated once events are announced. 

Previous Events

Poetry Workshop - March 12, 2022
Wind in Our Branches: Writing Ekphratic Poetry on the Theme of Trees
Event Date(s): Saturday, March 12, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to Noon 
Location: Room 204 & 205, Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Free Admission
An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Please join Utah Poet Laureate, Paisley Rekdal, as she engages our thoughts, imaginations, and motions in a workshop focused on writing poetry on the theme of trees. Participants will be encouraged to respond to artworks presented within the Tree Stories: A Breath of Fresh Air exhibit, or to seek inspiration from the natural areas along the Jordan River just beyond the gallery
ARTrageous In-Person - March 24 & 25, 2022
Join us for Utah Shakespeare Festival’s educational touring production of Much Ado about Nothing, a play by William Shakespeare first performed in 1612.
Much Ado about Nothing
Event Date(s):  March 24 & 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Great Hall, Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Free Admission, Reservations Required
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ARTrageous Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

Gather your students and celebrate Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead with us! We have three options available for teachers looking to incorporate this celebration into their classroom:
ARTrageous Online
​ARTrageous Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Noemi Hernandez-Balcazar grew up in Mexico City where she developed a lifelong love for art and celebrations, such as Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. Now an artist and educator in Salt Lake City, she shares her insights into this iconic Mexican celebration. Her first-hand knowledge provides a pathway to appreciating art, food, folklore, music, history, and Mexican cultural values.
View Día de los Muertos Lesson Plans >
Watch YouTube Videos Related to This Lesson > 
ARTrageous In-Person - Nov. 1-2, 2021
Bring your students to the Día de los Muertos exhibits at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Nov. 1-2, 2021. This complimentary program includes a gallery tour and discussion, short film with footage from celebrations in Mexico, and traditional paper flower making session with a local artist.
​Reservations fill quickly, contact Susan to request a slot: Email Susan.Klinker@wvc-ut.gov or call (801) 965-5101
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Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
West Valley Arts presents Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The event features traditional Mexican dance & musical  performances, traditional food, a beer garden, and a variety of complimentary hands-on activities for the whole family. Plus a chance to win prizes in our Catrina/Catrin dress-up contest! 
​Learn More About the Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration >
2020 Online Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration
​In 2020, we offered a virtual event and waited until we could meet everyone in person again.
See the 2020 Celebration Page with Detailed Info >
Watch Our Virtual Celebration Videos on YouTube  >

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