Utah Heritage Foundation

One of the great friends and supporters of Utah’s Folk Arts Program, not to mention one of the greatest folk arts contributors herself, Pilar Pobil, has offered to host one of her famous garden parties as a fund-raiser for the recently struggling program.

The event is scheduled for FRIDAY, JULY 30 from 5 PM to 9 PM. There will be light refreshments as well as live music. The suggested donation will be $20, all of which will go to financially support the Folk Arts Program.  This is a great chance to see Pilar’s incredible art-filled house, painted from top to bottom, as well as the beautiful garden and studio, which is art in itself.

Pilar is originally from Majora, Spain. She married a Utahn and has lived in Salt Lake for almost fifty years. She is an extremely talented and accomplished artist whose paintings are widely admired for their vibrant color and charm. Her home, studio and garden, in the Avenues area, are utterly filled with her artwork. The pleasure of visiting her home and seeing all this beauty and creativity is enough reason to come.

Utah’s Folk Arts contribute to our way of life here as much as our landscape and our architecture because they are part of the traditions that our culture is built upon.  As these traditions are passed down through the generations, sometimes through recipes or directions but often only orally, there are fewer and fewer people that decide to continue and the heritage is lost.  Thus, its vitally important to foster, encourage, and preserve these traditions and recognize the outstanding work of these diverse cultures throughout Utah.

If you wish to make a donation but cannot attend, please make your check out to STATE OF UTAH - FOLK ARTS PROGRAM and send it to Carol Edison, Utah Arts Council, 617 E. South Temple, SLC, UT 84102.

Spread the word! We hope to see you there!

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