For the Future

Collecting at the UMFA
2001-2026

Celebrating the Marcia and John Price Museum Building

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Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary

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At the Heart of it All

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Collecting for the Future

How does a museum build a collection? Why do museums choose specific objects to steward for future generations? Explore these questions and more in this special video blog.

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Ballerina, Hollywood Star, and Egyptologist: The Life and Legacy of Natacha Rambova

The collection at the Utah Museum of Fine Art spans 5,000 years of human creativity (and counting)! The UMFA’s collection of over 22,000 objects is the result of generations of curators, Museum employees, and the generosity of countless donors. One contributor in particular had a profound impact on the Museum, and her portrait is currently on view in the UMFA portrait hall. Natacha Rambova was a ballerina, a Hollywood designer, an actress, one half of a celebrity power couple, and had a serious career in Egyptology.

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Curating, Conserving, and Preparing for the Future

How does the Utah Museum of Fine Arts build a collection, and why do museums choose specific objects to steward for future generations? These questions are at the heart of the exhibition For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026, which celebrates twenty-five years in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building.

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Events & Experiences

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Land Art Week Highlights

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Artist Talk: Lita Albuquerque
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Spiral Jetty Community Meet-Up

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.

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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.

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