Ogden Contemporary Arts Hosts Grand Opening Feb.12
Ogden Contemporary Arts is hosting the grand opening of its new 4,000 square foot center, located in the historic Monarch Building at 455 25th St. in Ogden.
A VIP reception is Feb. 11, from 6-9 p.m. The grand opening is Feb. 12 from 6-9 p.m.
The reception is open to the general public, but attendees must RSVP on Eventbrite to ensure limited capacity and social distancing requirements.
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Safety precautions, including masks, social distancing, and frequent sanitizing will be practiced for the opening events and ongoing when regular opening hours resume.
OCA is a nonprofit group working to inspire local and regional artists and expand the local art scene in northern Utah. Individuals, families and kids can enjoy a fun educational experience, with no admittance fees.
Private donations allowed OCA to complete construction on their exhibit space and art center.
“Our goal is to feature a variety of nationally and globally recognized artists to enhance and build upon the already spectacular art scene in Ogden and the Nine Rails Creative District,” said OCA executive director, Venessa Castagnoli.
The featured artist for the grand opening is a Los Angeles based artist, Lauren Lee McCarthy.
Her exhibition, The Changing Room is an immersive installation that addresses the ever-increasing presence of artificial intelligence in our
daily lives and its effect on our emotions. Presented through the context of smart architecture, The Changing Room is an interactive experience that allows participants to take control of the digital installation in ways that influence the moods and behaviors.
OCA is open to the public during regular open hours (listed below) and there is no charge for admittance. The new OCA Center has high ceilings, open spaces and natural light to host a variety of featured art exhibits and events throughout the year.
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday – 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday – 10:00am-6:00pm (exception is First Friday 11:00am-9:30pm)
Saturday – 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 9:00am-2:00pm
Ogden Contemporary Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates and shares globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced arts programing in Ogden, Utah.
For more information: ogdencontemporaryarts.org
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