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Carole Mikita ReportingMuseums exhibit the works of famous and lesser-known artists of many time periods and different ages. A unique exhibition in Salt Lake City showcases art by some budding artists. The idea of children's art in a museum certainly raises the challenge for the kids. Both the art teachers and the curators hope it inspires them.
"I knew I wanted to cover this all up, as much as I could, and not make it all in one certain area. And I like the way I did it."
But let's start at the beginning...
Canines are big at the 'Bad Dog Rediscovers America' after-school program. And if your art will be in a formal exhibition, then the initial sketches become all important.
"That's where I got the picture from is that and that. And then I drawed a dog standing up on its two feet, and that's how I got the idea from here. And I copied it here and that's why I like ideas."
Students learn art is everywhere, architecture surrounds us, so design your world.
Sam Stevenson, Museum Artist: "This piece, I put it in my shirt. I put it in my sleeve and pretended I was Captain Hook."
Their teachers say the children bring imagination, wonder and a sense of adventure to their creations.
Victoria Lyons, Project Director: "It's a totally new fresh kind of perspective that kids bring to projects like this, that adults don't have."
The finished products finally have their formal space. So how does it feel to see your artwork in a museum?
Darby Mest, Museum Artist: "It's fun to have it where other people can see it."
Megan Weiss, Museum Artist: "It's really cool 'cause it feels like I'm famous."
The 'Bad Dog Rediscovers America' Exhibit opened last night. It is free at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the U. of U. campus.
