The Moth Ball

Join us for one of our favorite nights of the year! UMOCA’s Annual Halloween Bash brings together art lovers, party-goers, and our creative community for an evening of costumes, music, and celebration. Throughout the night, step inside the studios of our Artists-in-Residence to see what they’ve been working on, hear about their process, and connect directly with the artists shaping contemporary art in Utah.

The night will feature:
🥂 Cash bar
🎧 DJ
🔮 Tarot card readings
📸 Photo booth
🚚 The Art Truck with work by Kelly Brooks will be parked in front of the museum all night!
🦋 Moth Pinning Workshop*
🎤 Open Mic
📣 Assemblage Art Fund announcement
🧑‍🎨 Artist-in-Residence Open Studios w/ work by Kellie Bornhoft, Steven Chodoriwsky, Alexis Rausch, Sara Serratos, and Ariel C. Wilson

General admission tickets are free until Friday, 10/17 ($15 after). Reserve yours today!

SOLD OUT—Moth Pinning Workshop

Explore the art of insect pinning in this guided, hands-on experience. Each participant will work with an ethically sourced moth and leave with their specimen prepared for framing after drying.

Two sessions available:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
8:15 PM – 9:15 PM

Workshop Tickets: $20 | Limited to 20 participants per session