(In)visible

Our art project consists of personal, open letters written to U of U students about the impact of the University on the creek. After learning the importance of watersheds in our communities, we came to know that Red Butte Creek was one watershed that ran throughout campus and Salt Lake. We wanted to bring awareness about Red Butte Creek and highlight the importance it has in our lives. In essence, we were inspired to make the invisible, visible We created letters to distribute to random students on campus by hiking together, spending time at the creek, and researching the history of it on campus. Each of us chose to distribute it differently some were given away to friends, others to strangers, and the rest were left for random people to find. The original letters are part of an exhibition on the first floor of the art building. We also created a community-engaged art project at Marriott Library Plaza.This is an interactive piece with a simulated creek to share information about the creek. We will pose questions for people to write on the chalkboard pieces. There will also be a celebration with food for everyone who participants.

As each of us explored and researched more about Red Butte Creek, we found ourselves excited to share what we found with other students on campus. All of us come from different areas of studies, have different passions, but we all found ourselves connected to the U of U and Red Butte Creek. Come meet the authors of the letters and the artists of the project as we celebrate what Red Butte Creek means and bringing awareness to the (in)visible watershed on our campus!

To learn more about Red Butte Creek click here! 

Dates and Locations:

Community Engaged Art Piece: April 25, 2017, at 12:30 p.m.at the Marriott Library Plaza with a rain alternate under the eaves on the north side of the library

The exhibition will be open to the public April 18 through April 25 on the first floor of the ART Building