Traveling exhibit highlights children’s art at Aquarium
Sep 10, 2024 12:47PM ● By Katherine Weinstein
Ody Flores, director of education at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and Eduardo Baca, consul of Mexico in Salt Lake City, cut the ribbon on Aug. 26 to open an exhibition of Mexican children’s artwork on display in the Aquarium lobby. The temporary exhibition, titled “This is My Mexico,” features children’s depictions of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The colorful artwork includes everything from bright toucans to underwater coral seascapes. The exhibition has been traveling through various aquariums throughout the United States and will be on display at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium through Sept. 22. “This is My Mexico” was made possible thanks to a partnership between the Aquarium, the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) and the Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City. Baca was the distinguished guest and speaker at the Aug. 26 exhibition opening. He stated in a press release, "Respect and caring for our environment and nature is universal. This exhibition of children's drawings from Mexico and around the world highlights our shared love for nature and our responsibility to protect it wherever we may be. We are delighted to partner with Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and celebrate its commitment to caring and educating more and more communities on our shared planet and nature's creatures.” The Aquarium is located at 12033 South Lone Peak Pkwy. in Draper. For more information visit www.livingplanetaquarium.org. (Photo contributed) λ