In 2007, the 337 Project allowed 150 Utah artists to transform an abandoned building that was scheduled for demolition into a stunning work of collective art. After three months of hard work, the building was opened to the public in May 2007 for six days. Nearly 10,000 visitors waited in line for up to four hours to experience one of Utah's most exciting visual arts experiences.
What People Said About the Original Building:
"I'm blown away. This is the most amazing thing I have seen in this city." --Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson
"This year's coolest public art phenomenon." --Salt Lake Tribune
"The 337 Project demonstrated to Salt Lake City [residents] visual art's potential to transform, unite and inspire." --Salt Lake City Weekly
"Its the Woodstock of Salt Lake City. Your grandchildren will ask you, 'Were you at 337?'" --15 Bytes
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The Reviews Are In From Visitors to Present Tense: A Post 337 Project!
"Totally awesome! Hooray for SLC!"
"Hum[s] with creative electricity"
"Should wake up everybody who loves art . . . . One of Salt Lake City's most groundbreaking art projects." --Salt Lake City Weekly
"Thank you for shining light on our lovely city"
"Fabulous to relieve those two weeks last spring!"
"A truly mind-expanding experience!"
"One of the best shows ever--even for New York! You go SLC artists!"
"You all pulled it off with finesse and heart"
"Amazing, inspirational, and life-changing"
"Beautiful, what an expansion on 337!"
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Afterimage: The Art of 337
"Although the beloved 337 building was torn down months ago, fans . . . can relive the experience while watching Afterimage: The Art of 337 . . . . Pick up a copy of this gem [which] captures just how incredible the project was and will continue to be."---Slug Magazine
Afterimage will be shown admission-free at the Salt Lake Art Center for the remainder of the summer. The DVD of the film, which includes over an hour of bonus footage of the building "just in case you didn't get a chance to check the shit out during the two weeks 337 was open to the public," can also be purchased for $15.00 at Nobrow, Slowtrain, Model Citizen, Red Light Books, Disorderly House, or direct from the creators at www.thedadafactory.com.
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On Oct. 3rd, the 337 Project Returned to Its Roots by Transforming a Piece of the Urban Landscape!
The new installation, entitled Urban Gallery is located at Neighborhood House, 1050 W. 500 S., but will only last for a short while before each of the works is buffed out and replaced with something new. Featuring art by Biroe, Ben Wiemeyer, Trent Call, Christian Arial, Sri Whipple, Joe Thomas, Margaret Willis, Caleb Workman, Wren Ross, Trent Alvey, and Jann Haworth, the Urban Gallery should not be missed!
"Altogether, it was one of the most exciting nights of art we've experienced and we've put a good many miles into the monthly gallery stroll. Once again, the 337 Project has delved into Salt Lake's underground creativity and brought up gems most of us didn't even know were here."."---Salt Lake Magazine
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