Utah Division of Arts & Museums

Utah Division of Arts & Museums We support Utah arts & museums. Views from outside partners do not necessarily reflect views of UA&M.

Our mission is to connect the people and communities of Utah through arts and museums. We provide funding, education, and technical services to individuals and organizations throughout the state. Utah Arts & Museums is a division of the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement.

What an incredible evening celebrating 40 years of Utah folk arts! 🎉✨Thank you to all the amazing local artists, staff, ...
06/11/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating 40 years of Utah folk arts! 🎉✨

Thank you to all the amazing local artists, staff, cultural partners, and community members who joined us last week for the opening reception of our "40 Years of Folk" Exhibition at the Chase Home Museum. 🏛️🎨

For four decades, our agency has had the honor of managing a dedicated exhibition space for Utah folk arts right in the heart of Salt Lake City. Seeing our community come together to enjoy live music, share memories, and appreciate these living traditions was the perfect way to kick off this milestone anniversary. 🎶❤️

Missed the opening? Good news! The museum is open for the weekend.

Swipe through for a glimpse of the artwork on display, from intricate beadwork and pottery to vibrant paintings and lacework. Then, come see it in person!

👇 When you visit, make sure to drop by our interactive station and share what the Chase Home Museum means to you. We'd love to add your memories to the exhibition! 📝✨

📍 Chase Home Museum (Center of Liberty Park, SLC)
🗓️ On view through August 22

Something exciting is coming soon to Cedar City! ✨Get a sneak peek at our latest public artworks for the new George S. a...
06/09/2026

Something exciting is coming soon to Cedar City! ✨

Get a sneak peek at our latest public artworks for the new George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center, located at Southern Utah University. These installations are sending visual rhythmic vibes to campus before the first musical note is even played.

We can’t wait for the full unveiling! Which slide caught your eye first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

🎨 Heather Patterson
🦅 Southern Utah University

🇺🇸 Looking for some local fun this summer to commemorate America’s 250th in Utah? Check out The Pen Is Mightier, a trave...
06/08/2026

🇺🇸 Looking for some local fun this summer to commemorate America’s 250th in Utah? Check out The Pen Is Mightier, a traveling exhibit exploring the power of words, ideas, and civic engagement in the revolutionary war era and Utah history. ✍️📜

Find a stop near you this summer:
📍 Museum of the San Rafael, Emery County | May 6 – June 29
📍 Marysvale Historical Society Museum, Piute County | May 21 – Aug. 16
📍 Hyrum Museum, Cache County | June 2 – July 30
📍 Juab County Hall, Juab County | June 30 – Aug. 18
📍 Boulder Arts Council, Garfield County | July 2 – Aug. 16
📍 Wasatch County Museum, Wasatch County | Aug. 4 – Sept. 29
📍 Fairview Museum of History & Art, Sanpete County | Aug. 19 – Oct. 8
📍 Grantsville Public Library, Tooele County | Aug. 20 – Oct. 6
📍 Monticello Library, San Juan County | Aug. 21 – Oct. 29

The exhibit will tour all the way through 2026 check out more dates and where it is heading at https://america250.utah.gov/exhibit/

It's the 40th anniversary of folk art at !View our latest exhibit, "40 Years of Folk," starting today! This free exhibi...
06/05/2026

It's the 40th anniversary of folk art at !

View our latest exhibit, "40 Years of Folk," starting today! This free exhibition features the incredible folk art, culture, and traditions across the state of Utah. From crafted, detailed classical guitars and intricately decorated eggs to Korean ink painting and Paquimé-style pottery, master artisans across disciplines showcase how traditional practices remain alive and relevant today. See how folk arts present an intersection of community, preservation, and arts learning.

Exhibit details
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
📅 June 5 – August 22, 2026
📍 Chase Home Museum in Liberty Park

Featured artworks by:
• Allison Martinez Arocho
• Kendall Mansfield
• Judy Mansfield
• Roger Chamberlain
• Ingrid Hersman
• Irene Pruss
• Manuel Padro
• Deeanna Price
• Clara Amezcua
• Ana Brooks
• Joon Bae
• Noemi Hernandez
• Katherine Poleviyaoma
• Elias Perez

Tag a friend to bring, and save this post to plan your summer museum trip!

📢 Meet Your 2025 Visual & Design Arts Fellows! 🎨📖The team at Americans for the Arts reminds us that the arts are "fundam...
06/04/2026

📢 Meet Your 2025 Visual & Design Arts Fellows! 🎨📖

The team at Americans for the Arts reminds us that the arts are "fundamental to our humanity," strengthening "our communities socially, educationally, and economically."

Juror Rachel Adams commends these eight exceptional individuals for demonstrating "a rigorous commitment to their practices," noting that each artist shows "a trajectory that suggests continued growth and meaningful impact."

Swipe to meet them! 👇

1️⃣ Kellie Bornhoft
2️⃣ Cara Despain
3️⃣ Scout Invie
4️⃣ Laurie Larson
5️⃣ Aimee Odum
6️⃣ Rebecca Pletsch
7️⃣ Sara Serratos
8️⃣ Mary Toscano

We're so excited to follow their continued contributions!

👇 Drop a 🎉 in the comments to congratulate this year's fellows, and share this post to support local design, artistry, and the individuals behind them!

Discover all our fellows at https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/2026-utah-artist-fellowship-recipients/.

📢 Meet Your 2026 Performing Arts Fellows! 🎶This year, our Performing Arts category shines a spotlight on Music, a vital ...
06/03/2026

📢 Meet Your 2026 Performing Arts Fellows! 🎶

This year, our Performing Arts category shines a spotlight on Music, a vital art form that fuels our state's cultural identity. As our friends Save The Music note, "A thriving music and arts scene, sustained by music and arts education that replenishes the creative economy, is the lifeblood of sustainable communities."

Juror Kristin Tjornehoj praises the incredible depth of talent in our state, stating, "Utah’s music community is clearly thriving, with artists demonstrating not only technical excellence but also a deep commitment to creative exploration, collaboration, and meaningful engagement with audiences."

Swipe to meet them! 👇

1️⃣ Heather Bosshardt
2️⃣ Emily Hicks
3️⃣ Scott Lippett
4️⃣ Maddie Wilson
5️⃣ Amber Youngberg

We're so excited to follow their continued contributions!

👇 Drop a 🎉 in the comments to congratulate this year's fellows, and share this post to support local music and musicians!

Discover all our fellows at https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/2026-utah-artist-fellowship-recipients/.

🎨 Calling all cultural professionals, educators, artists, and friends! Want to launch engaging programming for older adu...
06/03/2026

🎨 Calling all cultural professionals, educators, artists, and friends! Want to launch engaging programming for older adults in your community?

Apply for our FREE Creative Aging Training in partnership with Lifetime Arts, Inc.

💰 Unlock Grants: This training is required to qualify for our upcoming Creative Aging project grants.
🌟 Expert Training: Get 6 hours of professional instruction on teaching adults 55+ (a $500 professional development value) for free.
💵 Artist Perks: Independent teaching artists may receive a $200 stipend to attend.

Who should apply: Staff/volunteers at cultural organizations, libraries, or senior facilities, and artists eager to teach older adults.

📅 Training Date: July 30, 2026 (Salt Lake County)
⏰ Application Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Only 25 spots available!)

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://forms.gle/G3YASHPZx9xLpfZ78

📢 Meet Your 2026 Literary Arts Fellows! 📚✍️There is a reason the team at National Book Foundation champions "literary ar...
06/02/2026

📢 Meet Your 2026 Literary Arts Fellows! 📚✍️

There is a reason the team at National Book Foundation champions "literary arts as a vital part of our culture." Literary arts preserve our stories, challenge our perspectives, and capture our shared humanity.

Our Literary Arts Juror, Lia Purpura, applauds this year's fellows for creating "a form of kinship" through their work. She commends their "stunning" tempo and clarity, their "moving and tender" poems, their unique ways to "access language," and their profound "capacity to draw together the intimate and vast." ✨

Swipe to meet this year's literary fellows! 👇

1️⃣ Rob Carney
2️⃣ Amber Caron
3️⃣ Christopher Cokinos
4️⃣ Katharine Coles
5️⃣ Cindy King

We're so excited to follow their continued contributions!

👇 Drop a 🎉 in the comments to congratulate this year's fellows, and share this post to support local authors, poets, and writers!

Discover all our fellows at https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/2026-utah-artist-fellowship-recipients/.

📢 Utah! Let's shout it out for our creative community. 🏆We are ecstatic to announce the 2026 Utah Artist Fellows. Esteem...
06/01/2026

📢 Utah! Let's shout it out for our creative community. 🏆

We are ecstatic to announce the 2026 Utah Artist Fellows. Esteemed jurors have selected 18 exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions in Literary Arts, Performing Arts (Music), and Visual & Design Arts! Each year, we are in awe of the talent in our local cultural industries. This clearly illustrates the incredible amount of artistic skill right here in Utah. 🌟

If you are an artist, designer, performer, writer, or creative individual who doesn't already connect with us, hit that follow button so you don’t miss our upcoming opportunities!

📌 Join us over the next three days as we spotlight each category of fellows right here on our feed. Or, get the full story now: https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/2026-utah-artist-fellowship-recipients/ ✨

👇 Drop a 🎉 in the comments to congratulate this year's fellows, and share this post to support local Utah art!

05/27/2026

West Valley artist Ana Brooks creates traditional Mata Ortiz pottery (Paquimé style) by sourcing local Utah clay and grinding regional rocks to make her own custom red and black paints.

Every single piece is pinched and painted completely by hand, no pottery wheel required. 🏺✨

Want to create your own Mata Ortiz pottery? Join Ana for our upcoming Folk Art Workshop at the Chase Home Museum!

📅 June 6
🎟️ Spots are limited. Register at the link in our bio!

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