UMFA After Hours Party - SLUG Magazine

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts celebrates New York artist Tony Feher's original, site-determined installation in their Great Hall.

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The Utah Museum of Fine Arts celebrated New York artist Tony Feher’s original site-determined installation in their Great Hall with an “after hours” party. Specially designed Tony Feher beer from Squatters was served to patrons of the arts who danced through the night.

Photography by Crystal Bareiss

In Tony Feher's contribution to the UMFA's Great Hall, flagging tape was used. The site-determined installation was inspired by a kelp forest. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Guest were having a good time in the VIP lounge. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Throughout the night more and more guest arrived. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

(L–R) Neil Howard and Ole Fischer were having a lengthy discussion. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Sonja Lunde, Director of Planning and Special Projects at the UMFA, tells Bradley Richard about the concept behind both pieces, including the one behind them. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Tony Feher's window art was made with painters tape and took about two weeks to create. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Tony Feher was an absolute delight as he made conversation with the guest of tonight’s event. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Katie Rashid discussing artist Tony Feher's work with Bronwen Beecher. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Squatters Beer with Feher's name on it was made available for guests. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

DJ Chase One 2 keeping the party alive. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

(L–R) Jena and Jimmy found out about the event through Facebook and came to check it out. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

(L–R) Steven Labrum and Jenney Wilder posing by one of Tony Feher’s pieces. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Ismael, Casey Jarman, Yebel and Jena posing in the VIP Lounge. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Lucas, Aaron, and Tony pose with New York artist Tony Feher. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

UMFA Executive Director Gretchen Dietrich joins in the photo opportunity. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Phoenix and Allison were all smiles at the event. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Guest also enjoyed browsing through the museum and seeing all the artwork. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Guest checked out the art from the Asian Art Collection. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

A couple checking out tribal pieces from all over the world. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

The night was filled with amazing art—a fantastic night all around. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

A man observes Fazal Sheikh’s photography gallery. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Guest enjoyed the VIP room, which was fully furnished by Mod a-go-go. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Shawna Hershfield, the UMFA's Director of Development, enjoying the music from DJ Chase One 2. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Feher lets loose and dances with some of the guest of the night. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

Guest began to dance the night away. Photo: Crystal Bareiss

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