1000 Years of Practice: An Evening of Art, Music, and Generosity

Description

Join us at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art for an extraordinary evening where meditative practice, art, and live music come together in celebration of a thousand-year-old Zen tradition that continues to shape lives today. 

Guests will enjoy a reception with light bites and libations, a curated silent auction, and private access to UMOCA’s galleries before gathering for an intimate performance by internationally acclaimed sitar artist Arjun K. Verma, accompanied by tabla player Debanjan Bhattacharya.

Presented alongside UMOCA’s exhibition Time, Truth & Other Immeasurables, the evening offers a rare opportunity to experience contemporary artistic expression alongside ancient contemplative traditions that have explored beauty, impermanence, and the human experience for centuries. 

Every ticket purchased, every auction bid, and every sponsorship helps sustain the community, teachings, retreats, and scholarships that make this work possible.

5:00–7:00 pm            Reception • Silent Auction • Bites & Beverages
7:00–8:30 pm            Welcome • Guided Meditation • Musical Performance