Kimball Art Center, 638 Park Ave., Park City, will host an art talk, "Form, Function and Beauty: The Art of Designing Everyday Objects," with Canice Harte, May 24, 6-7 p.m. (435-649-8882 or www.kimballartcenter.org)
Deseret Book, 45 W. South Temple, will host a lunch and learn with artist Jenny Elizabeth, May 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (801-328-8191)
The Dixie State College/CEBA Business of Art program is accepting applications for six artist grants. The grants will be awarded at the 2012 Business of Art seminar Nov. 9-10, in Kanab. Artists must have previously attended a Business of Art seminar to be eligible. Applications must be submitted by June 15. (435-652-7909 or www.dixie.edu/bizart/grants.php)
The Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple, is calling for entries for its Youth International Art Competition. Young artists are invited to create works of art that express what the phrase "Arise and Shine Forth" means to them. The deadline for submission is June 1. Visit history.lds.org/event/youth-art-comp or call 801-240-4615 for additional information.
Holladay Arts is calling for applications for its Plein Air competition. Registration is June, 2, 8-10 a.m., and paintings must be submitted June 6, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.holladayarts.com or email holladayarts@gmail.com for additional information.
Midway Art Association is accepting registration for the Wasatch Plein Air Paradise, June 27-July 4. The event will include the main competition as well as five-hour "paintouts." (801-234-0162 or www.midwayartassociation.info)
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