Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile

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Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile
Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Art can move you. This exhibition will take you from 0-60 in under four seconds.

Dates: June 2 – September 16, 2012

Ticket Prices:    
$18 - Adults (18-64)
$13 - Youth (14-17)
$13 - Seniors (65+)
$13 - University of Utah Faculty and Staff*
$9 - University of Utah Students with valid ID*
$3 - Children (3-13)
Free - Infants and toddlers (0-2)
Group Rate: $15 for parties of 15 or more

*Only available for purchase at the Olpin Union and UMFA. Must present valid UCard.


Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile will showcase 19 of the world’s finest automobiles, from history’s most notable sports and racecars to the Mormon Meteor III – the car that holds more long-distance speed records than any other automobile in history, 12 of which still stand today.

The exhibition features:
•    1904 Peerless Green Dragon Racer, Collection of the Price Museum of Speed
•    1935 Duesenberg SJ Mormon Meteor I, ex-Ab Jenkins, Collection of Harry Yeaggy, Auto   Museum.
•    1937 Cord 812 Beverly Sedan, ex-Ab Jenkins’ record setter, The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), Reno, Nevada
•    1937 Delahaye Type 145 “The Million Franc Delahaye,” Collection of Merle and Peter Mullin
•    1938 Mormon Meteor III, ex-Ab Jenkins, Collection of the Price Museum of Speed
•    1952 So-Cal Speed Shop Belly Tank, ex-Alex Xydias, Collection of Bruce Meyer
•    1952 “Beast III” Streamliner, ex-Chet Herbert, Collection of Mark and Newie Brinker
•    1954 Ferrari 375MM ex-Roberto Rosselini/Ingrid Bergman, Collection of Jon and Mary Shirley
•    1957 Jaguar XK-SS, originally owned by Steve McQueen, Collection of Margie and Robert E. Petersen, Courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California
And many more!

Limited free and paid parking. The UMFA is conveniently located near the South Campus stop on the TRAX University line. See www.speedumfa.com for more details.

Strollers and large bags will NOT be allowed in the exhibition.

UMFA members receive free single-entry admission based on level of membership. Please contact the Membership Department at 801.585.3934 for more information.

Tickets are non-refundable. All exchanges should be made by calling Smith’s Tix at (801) 467-8499 or (800) 888-8499.

Venue Details

ADDRESS
University of Utah
Marcia & John Price Museum Building
410 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0350

DIRECTIONS
From the North or South:
Travel on I-15 to the 600 South exit. Turn left on State Street and right on 400 South. Head east on 400 South (which becomes 500 South) to 1300 East. Turn left on 1300 East and then right on 400 South/South Campus Drive. Proceed east on 400 South/South Campus Drive through the roundabout to 1725 East. Turn left on 1725 East (Campus Center Drive) and head north. The UMFA is located on the left side of Campus Center Drive.

PARKING
Limited free and paid parking is available.

To park in the visitor lot (free parking): After turning left onto 1725 East, turn right into the first parking lot, and park in the stalls labeled “UMFA visitor parking.”

To park in the pay lot: After turning left on 1725 East, follow the one-way road as it curves to the east (the Business Loop) and look for the visitor pay lot on your right.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The UMFA is easily accessed by TRAX. We are located just northwest of the South Campus Drive stop on the University line.

MUSEUM INFORMATION LINE
801-581-7332

MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday – Friday  •  10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday  •  10 am – 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday  •  11 am – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Holidays

TYPES OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED
All major credit cards

WILL CALL
Not available

GENERAL RULES
To ensure an enjoyable and safe visit for all our patrons, we ask for your
cooperation in following a few simple guidelines:
•    No touching please. The oil from your fingers will damage the artwork.
•    No food, drink, or gum is allowed in the galleries.
•    Large bags, umbrellas, and backpacks must be stored in available lockers or checked at the information desk. A limited number of lockers are available. We encourage you to leave large items at home.
•    No flash photography or tripods. Photographs may be used for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be distributed.

CHILDREN RULES
Children age 3 and up must have a ticket.
Strollers are not permitted in the Speed exhibition.