Join us at the 2024 Connect Finals at Urban Arts Gallery, an exciting art competition celebrating the creative talents of this year's Connect participants while raising funds for the 2025 program. Winning artists will showcase one standout piece in hopes of claiming cash prizes, offering an opportunity for artists to shine and art lovers to connect and engage.
Event Highlights:
Come celebrate creativity, community, and competition in one unforgettable night!
Looking for more creative inspiration after the Connect Finals? Join us at the Urban Arts Gallery on December 7th from 6-9 PM for a special Drink & Draw Night with Draw INC! This unique figure drawing session will feature a draped model, inviting artists of all levels to draw, paint, sculpt, or create however they wish.
Thanks to our partner, Moab Brewery, we’ll also be serving delicious drinks to keep the creativity flowing! Tickets for Draw INC are normally $10, but you can save 50% when you bundle with your Connect Finals ticket. All proceeds from ticket and drink sales go directly to supporting the 2025 Connect program. It’s a perfect opportunity to refine your skills, meet fellow artists, and support a great cause!
Join us at the Urban Arts Gallery in the Gateway Mall for the Connect Finals!Our address is 116 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Parking Options at The Gateway:
North Garage: Convenient access from both 400 West and 100 South. This garage offers easy entry to nearby spots like the Olympic Fountain, The Plaza, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, The Depot, and other retailers on the north end of The Gateway.
South Garage: Also accessible from both 400 West and 100 South, this garage is closer to the Megaplex Theatres, Clark Planetarium, Wiseguys Comedy Club, and other shops on the south end.
Please note, there is a fee for parking in both the North and South garages.
Alternative Transportation: UTA / TRAX
For hassle-free access, UTA / TRAX is a great option! The Gateway is located in the UTA Free Fare Zone, making public transit easy and affordable.
TRAX: Take Route 701 or 704 to the Arena or Planetarium stops for direct access.
FrontRunner: Just two short blocks from the North Temple Station stop if you're arriving by FrontRunner.
See you at the Connect Finals!
This ticket grants you entry to the Connect Finals, where you can view this year’s winning Connect art pieces. Admission includes the chance to vote for your top three favorites, access to opportunity drawings and a silent auction, along with refreshments and food.
This ticket grants you entry to the Connect Finals, where you’ll experience this year’s winning Connect art pieces. Enjoy the full event experience with two discounted drink tickets (normally $7 each), and the chance to vote for your top three favorite pieces. Admission also includes access to opportunity drawings, a silent auction, and complimentary refreshments and food.
This ticket grants you entry to the Connect Finals, where you can view this year’s winning Connect art pieces. Admission includes the chance to vote for your top three favorites, access to opportunity drawings and a silent auction, as well as complimentary refreshments and food. This pass also includes the Draw Pass, granting you access to our live figure drawing session with Draw Inc. at the Urban Arts Gallery on December 7th from 6-9 PM. Tickets for the figure drawing session are normally $10, but are available in this bundle at a 50% discount for just $5.
Enjoy the full Connect Finals experience with this enhanced ticket, which includes entry to view this year’s winning Connect art pieces, the chance to vote for your top three favorites, and access to opportunity drawings and a silent auction. Admission also comes with two discounted drink tickets (regularly $7 each), plus refreshments and food. Additionally, this ticket includes the Draw Pass, giving you entry to a live figure drawing session with Draw Inc. at the Urban Arts Gallery on December 7th from 6-9 PM. Normally $10, tickets for the drawing session are included here at a special rate of $5.
This ticket grants you entry to a live figure drawing session with Draw Inc. at the Urban Arts Gallery on December 7th from 6-9 PM.Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity as you draw from a draped model in a welcoming and artistic atmosphere. Perfect for artists of all levels!
Explore the Connect Artists' Showcase while enjoying drinks from Moab Brewery. Purchase drink tickets at the front desk and mingle in a vibrant, creative atmosphere!
Enjoy delicious food while exploring the artwork in the Connect Finals exhibit.
Take a seat as artists share insights about their work! Each artist will have 40 seconds to discuss their piece. For more details, be sure to read the bios accompanying their artwork.
Voting is now open! Don’t miss the chance to join the silent auction featuring local art and goods or enter the opportunity drawing for more exciting prizes.
Voting is now closed! While we tally the votes, we'll announce winners from the opportunity drawing and close the silent auction.
Please take a seat as we announce the winners of Connect. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
The Connect Finals have wrapped up for the year! Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you at our next Connect meetup in 2025!
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