SLCene Suggests: Artful Afternoon at Utah Museum of Fine Arts

ARTFUL AFTERNOON: ART AT 100, UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Free

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is in the midst of a year-long celebration of its 100th year on the University of Utah campus, and the party extends to its regular Artful Afternoon programming. Artful Afternoons are a twice-yearly family-focused day-time party that lets old and young explore all the museum has to offer while getting their own hands dirty in creating some artwork themselves. The activities on Saturday will fill the galleries as well as the museum patio, gift shop and auditorium, and will include story time at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., film screenings at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., “highlights of the collection” tours every half-hour, as well as fingerprint art, chalk drawing and treasure hunts. Consider it a primo opportunity to introduce kids and friends to one of Salt Lake City’s cultural gems, while having a free and fun afternoon, too.