Unidentified artist (Fiji, late 19th or early 20th century) Barkcloth (Masi) fragment, barkcloth, pigment, and resin, 103 3/4 x 95 in, gift of the Peacock Revocable Trust, UMFA2005.1.31.
2018 Aug 4 Sat
Pasifika of Utah at UMFA

1 pm and 3 pm | Docent-led tours | Arts of the Pacific gallery
*Tours are first come, first served and limited to 24 guests. Please form a line at the entrance to the Arts of the Pacific gallery.
1–4 pm | Art making | Education classroom
2 pm | Live Performances | Great Hall

In partnership with Pasifika First Fridays Festival, the UMFA is hosting a celebration in honor of Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month by showcasing the rich and diverse contributions the local Pacific Islander community offers Utah's art community. The celebration will feature Pacific Islander spoken word artists, contemporary dance, a musical performance by Josh "WaWa" White, and art making. Community members and attendees are encouraged to visit the UMFA's Arts of the Pacific gallery during the afternoon celebration.