Relative Truths
ACME LAb: The Art of Play
salt 17: Adama Delphine Fawundu
At the Heart of it All
Joyful, Art-Filled New Year’s Resolutions
We’ve reached the time of year when people begin to ask, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” I usually just make up some sort of vague less-of-something resolution like “less phone time,” “stop eating sugar,” etc., but the resolution is usually forgotten as soon as the conversation is over.
Community Interview: Ana Martinez
This October, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts unveiled two reimagined galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of Mexico, Central, and South America. The galleries were re-envisioned through a community-based curation process that centers living traditions, contemporary voices, and cultural relevance. This initiative, titled Transformación cultural: Nuestro pasado es presente (Cultural Transformation: Our Past is Present), was made possible by community work group members like Ana Martinez.
The Art of Death: Tour of the Sacred and Macabre at the UMFA
If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween outing, follow this guide through the Utah Museum of Fine Arts to see what’s on view in the vein of the morbidly beautiful and the frightfully fascinating! Maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll make contact with the dearly departed.
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Inspiring Critical Dialogue and Illuminating the Role of Art in Our Lives
The UMFA is about more than objects—it’s about helping you connect in meaningful ways to great art and ideas, to the fascinating history of human culture and creativity, at your own pace.
No matter how young you are, what you know, or where you’re from, works of art are one-of-a-kind human creations that tell unique stories, evoke memories, inspire conversations, and open possibilities.
Find yourself here and explore the critical conversations waiting in the galleries.
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The Collection
Want more info on a favorite artwork or to see objects not on view? Browse our online database to learn more about our diverse permanent collection.
Museum Tours
Explore the galleries and permanent collection with docent-led, self-guided, adult group tours and more! Gain insight into your favorite works of art by scheduling a tour today.
