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upr. org > community-calendar > event > artist-factory-after-school-animation-with-crezna-crouse-04-04-2026-09-51-31

Artist Factory After School: Animation with Crezna Crouse

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (138+ words) Ogden Contemporary Arts will host an animation workshop with Crezna Crouse on Thursday April 9th from 4-6 p. m. at OCA studio 32. This workshop is perfect for curious creatives! Learn how to use Procreate to turn your ideas into eye-catching animations. Crezna will walk…...

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upr. org > utah-news > 2026-04-07 > months-after-old-main-evacuation-usu-updates-its-emergency-response-system

Months after Old Main evacuation, USU updates its emergency response system

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (338+ words) Several months after a confusing evacuation alert ahead of a Turning Point USA visit, Utah State University is updating how it sends emergency notifications. Alongside these changes to statewide emergency notifications, USU plans to implement more exercises and drills throughout…...

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upr. org > show > usu-extension-education-highlights > 2026-04-06 > usu-extension-highlight-why-does-extension-matter

USU Extension Highlight: Why does Extension matter?

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (858+ words) With USU Extension Interim Vice President Justen Smith. USU's Extension program was founded 112 years ago. The program focuses on making local information and research more accessible. Justen Smith recently stepped up as interim vice president of the program, and is…...

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > watercolor-beginning-amp-intermediate-ages-12-04-04-2026-08-44-27

Watercolor: Beginning & Intermediate (Ages 12+)

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (531+ words) Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor lessons are taking place at the Highland Community Center on Saturday mornings from April 4th through June 27th. Registrations are open now. Learn to harness the beauty of pigment, water, and paper in this watercolor class focused on…...

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > illustration-and-watercolor-plants-and-animals-age-12-16-02-2026-10-15-49

Illustration and Watercolor: Plants and Animals (Age 12+)

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (476+ words) We will use traditional mediums such as pencil, ink, and watercolors in this class. Focusing on fine detail for a more realistic representation of our subjects. "Watercolors (see inexpensive options and links below, make sure to get watercolors not gouache)....

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upr. org > arts-and-culture > 2026-04-02 > brothers-grimm-usu-fairy-tales

New Brothers Grimm partnership with USU aims to support fairy-tale studies

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) On Wednesday, March 25, the Medavi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center opened its doors to the Brothers Grimm Haus of North America " a hub for student engagement and a learning space for students from various programs, faculty, and general visitors....

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > sketching-sketchbook-adventures-beginning-ages-12-16-02-2026-09-35-59

Sketching: Sketchbook Adventures Beginning (Ages 12+)

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (399+ words) The Visual Art Institute in Salt Lake City will hold an 8 week class called "Sketching: Sketchbook Adventures" for those ages 12 and up beginning Thursday April 2nd at 9: 30 a. m. Participants can register online or by calling 801. 474. 3796 Challenge yourself to a sketchbook practice in…...

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > observational-drawing-animals-and-nature-ages-12-25-02-2026-09-45-15

Observational Drawing: Animals and Nature (Ages 12+)

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (382+ words) The Visual Art Institute will hold an 8-week course in drawing animals at the Highland Community Center on Wednesdays beginning June 18th. Registration for the entire 12 weeks or for individual classes are open now. Do you have a favorite animal? Let's…...

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > ceramics-beginning-and-intermediate-ages-14-21-02-2026-08-44-59

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 14+)

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (623+ words) The Visual Art Institute in Salt Lake City will hold a three month Beginning and Intermedate Ceramics course for those ages 14 and up beginning Monday March 30th at 6: 30 p. m. Registration is done online at the visualartinstitute. org, or by calling 801-474-3796. We highly…...

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upr. org > community-calendar > event > observational-drawing-illustrate-your-photos-ages-12-25-02-2026-09-40-20

Observational Drawing: Illustrate Your Photos (Ages 12+)

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (272+ words) This class is designed to be encouraging and empowering, helping students trust their observations, strengthen their technical skills, and gain confidence in their ability to create artwork from their own sources. - a few mechanical or #2 pencils - Pink Pearl eraser, or…...