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September Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join us for the next Photo Club meeting on Wednesday, 9/27, at 4 PM in the Art Building, Rm. 169 The club is open to all students.

Student AIGA Meeting

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 6th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

MFA Exhibition: Doug Tolman

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

generative spaces Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Doug Tolman in celebrating his MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. Artist talk is on Wednesday, October 4th, at 4:30 PM in ART 158, followed by a reception in the gallery. The exhibition runs from October 2nd through 20th in the New Alvin […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 2nd, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

The Photo Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in ART, Room 158.

Art Teaching Club: Plein-Air Painting at Red Butte Garden

ART Building, Third Floor Atrium 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Arts Teaching Club at Red Butte Garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting on October 6th from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your art supplies & student ID to get into the Garden for free. We will meet on the third floor of the Art Building. Text @artteachi to 81010 to get […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 16th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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Visiting Artist: Bryan Hopkins

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Bryan Hopkins, who will be giving an artist talk on Oct. 18th at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Born in Philadelphia, PA. Bryan Hopkins earned an MFA in Ceramics from the State University of New York at New Paltz, currently lives in Buffalo and teaches […]

MFA Open Studios 2023

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Please join us Thursday, October 19, from 6 - 8 p.m. for our annual MFA Open Studios. It is a chance to meet our current graduates and learn about their research. Current MFA candidates participating in the event: Jes Booth Sydney Porter Williams Maike Wells Jordan Layton Pam Beach Studio spaces are on the first […]

Come Join the BFA Club

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Come join the BFA club! The first BFA club will be on Oct. 25th at 4:00 PM in the ART Building, Room 169. The event will be a Meet and Greet and club planning for the senior BFA exhibition in the spring. There will be pizza. If you are interested in joining the BFA club […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Cyanotype Workshop

ART Building, Room 178 375 S 1530 E RM 178, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Come Join New Direction Arts for a Day of Cyanotypes. In collaboration with the Photo Club Thursday, October 26th, in the sculpture room 178, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM NDA is a new club interested in growing the arts community and creating spaces to share, collaborate, and learn. To join the club, email u1107452@utah.edu @import […]

Fall Tulip Planting & Paper Making

Gittins Courtyard 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join MFA Candidate Jes Booth for a Fall Tulip Planting & Paper Making event. It will be Friday, October 27th, from 1:30 to 5:30 PM in the Gittins Courtyard between the Art and Film & Media Arts Buildings (right outside the Gittins Gallery). Paper Making Workshop Tulip Planting Healing Ritual Performance Art Copper Wire […]

Palladium Photo Exhibition

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join us in celebrating the artists and artwork created during Prof. Laurel Caryn's Palladium class held during Fall 2023. Opening Night will be Oct. 30th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  The exhibition will run from Oct. 30th through Nov. 10th in the new Gittins Gallery.  The gallery is open to the public: Monday through Thursday […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1st, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Photo Club meeting is today, Nov. 8th, from 4 to 5 PM in the Art Building, Room 169.

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Prospective Graduate Meet & Greet Event

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

If you are interested in learning more about our MFA in Studio Art program, the department conducts Prospective Graduate Student Meet & Greet events during the fall semester. The event will explain what we have to offer an MFA candidate and why you should consider our program to help you with your creative research. We'll […]

Student Clubs Open Studio Night

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

On November 17th, the BFA club is hosting the first-ever undergraduate open studio for all students! The event will start at 5:00 PM, preceding Gallery Stroll in Salt Lake City. Art will be located in the following areas: Art Teaching and NDA Club - 1st floor, Room 170 Photo - 1st floor, Room 169; 2nd […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 2oth, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Exhibition: The Rose That Grew from Concrete

The Rose That Grew from Concrete is an exhibition featuring artwork by incarcerated youth and will run from Nov. 21st through Dec. 8th in the New Gittins Gallery. Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet. […]

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Photo Club is meeting on Nov. 29th from 4 to 5 PM in the Art Building, Room 169.

Student Town Hall

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Join the Soap Box Committee for a student town hall this upcoming Wednesday, November 29th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in room 158 or over Zoom. (The link will be sent later in the week, so please check your emails). The purpose of this meeting will be to provide a platform for sharing student and […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Visiting Artist: Ben Denzer

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Ben Denzer, who will be giving an artist talk on Thursday, Nov. 30th, at 5:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Ben Denzer is an artist and publisher interested in books, the physicality of images, playing with value, focusing a view, and finding moments of humor. Ben […]

Student AIGA Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The student AIGA meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 4th, at 5:30 PM in ART, Room 273.

Holiday Sale 2023

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Department of Art & Art History Annual Holiday Sale will be December 6th through the 9th in the new Alvin Gittins Gallery. The perfect place to pick up holiday gifts. Artwork ranging from prints, paintings, ceramics, and other goods will be on sale to help fund student clubs and organizations. Hours: Wednesday, Dec. 6th, […]

Exhibition: Booking a Brouhaha

Marriott Library 295 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Book Arts Program annual student exhibition is now up through March 1st, 2024. Come by the 4th floor of the J. Willard Marriott Library to see student work in Artists Books, Letterpress, Bookbinding, and Book Design! Open to the public during library hours. Note: The library is closed from December 23rd to January 1st. […]

Exhibition: Images from the Ascorbic Acid Project

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join us in celebrating the artwork of Emeritus Professor Joe Marotta with his new exhibition, Images from the Ascorbic Acid Project. The exhibition runs from January 8 - 26, 2024, in the Gittins Gallery and is free and open to the public. The Opening Reception is Thursday, January 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Please […]

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

The first Photo Club meeting of 2024 will be on January 16th from 3:45 to 4:45 PM in ART 158. If you have questions, please visit the Photo Club page on the Campus Connect website.

Exhibition Opening: Joe Marotta

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Emeritus Professor Joe Marotta new exhibition, Images from the Ascorbic Acid Project. The Opening Reception is Thursday, January 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The exhibition runs from January 8 – 26, 2024, in the Gittins Gallery and is free and open to the public. Please visit […]

Scholarship Applications

Scholarships open on January 19th and close on February 23rd. Please visit the Scholarship and Financial Aid page for further information.

Book Presentation & Discussion: Prof. Elena Shtromberg

CTIHB - Irish Humanities Building 215 South Central Campus Dr., Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join Prof. Shtromberg, on January 19th from noon to 1:30 PM, as she discusses her new book, Encounters in Video Art in Latin America (Getty Institute, 2023), a volume she recently coedited with curator Glenn Phillips.  The presentation and discussion will be held in the Irish Humanities Building (CTIHB), rooms 201/211. Lunch will be served. […]

BFA Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 170 375 S 1530 E RM 170, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The BFA Club will be holding their next meeting on January 22nd from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in ART, Room 170. Please email u0832835@utah.edu if you have questions.

Photo Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Photo Club will be holding their next meeting on January 25th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in ART, Room 169. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Jaclyn Wright (jaclyn.wright@utah.edu).

Second Undergrad Open Studio

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

On Thursday, January 25th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, the student clubs are taking over the art building (and more) for the Second Open Studio Event hosted by the BFA Club. Come talk with the artists, critique their work, and celebrate their creativity. Art Teaching - 3rd Floor Atrium Photography - Room 169, plus in […]

Warnock AIR Artist Talk: Cheryl Derricotte

Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Wednesday, January 31 | 6:00 PM Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Auditorium Included with Admission | FREE to Members and U of U students, staff and faculty. Cheryl Derricotte is a multimedia visual artist, with a preference for the potentials of glass and paper, as well as a licensed city planner who is professionally […]

Exploring Food Sovereignty: Stories From Home

U of U American Indian Resource Center 1925 E De Trobriand St, Salt Lake City, United States

U of U Assistant Professor in Sculpture & Intermedia Moses Williams and American Indian Woman Scholar (AIWS) JaNaya Reeves will be facilitating the event Exploring Food Sovereignty at the U of U American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) on Friday, February 2nd, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is an opportunity to learn about Indigenous […]

MFA 2024 Interim Show: Selfographies

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please help us celebrate the creative research of our current graduate students by visiting the 2024 interim show, Selfographies.  Artists participating: Pam Beach Jes Booth Jordan Layton Sydney Porter Williams Maike Wells The exhibition runs February 5th through the 16th and is open to public. The opening reception is February 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Jorge Lucero

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to hear from artist Jorge Lucero on Wednesday, February 7th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Artist Jorge Lucero currently serves as Professor of Art Education in the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois. He is also the Associate Dean for Research in the College […]

Opening for MFA 2024 Interim Show: Selfographies

Please join us in celebrating the research and artwork of our current graduate students. The opening will be February 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Artists participating: Pam Beach Jes Booth Jordan Layton Sydney Porter Williams Maike Wells The exhibition runs February 5th through the 16th and is open to public. Please visit the Gittins Gallery […]

Workshop to Photograph Scholarship Portfolios

Dumke Photo Studio 375 S 1530 E RM 053, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

This Friday, February 16th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Dumke Photo Studio, Room 053 (located in the basement next to the north stairwell and elevator) will be open for students to have their 2D and 3D artwork photographed for scholarship portfolios. A studio assistant will be there to help you document your artwork. […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Josh Cochran

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to hear from artist Josh Cochran on Wednesday, February 21st, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Josh Cochran is an illustrator and muralist originating from California and Taiwan, currently living in Brooklyn. He has received a Grammy nomination for album art, a Young Guns award, and medals from the […]

BFA Senior Show Submissions Due

It is time again for graduating seniors to get ready to show off their work in the BFA Senior Show. Submissions are due by February 26th, the end of the day. This exhibition is for all students who graduate in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Read all submission guidelines (scan the QR code for guidelines) […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Miguel Aragon

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to hear from artist Miguel Aragon on Wednesday, February 28th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Miguel A. Aragón lives and works in NYC and Berlin; he is an Associate Professor at CUNY College of Staten Island. He has exhibited internationally at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and […]

Open Studio for Feb 2024

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

On Wednesday, February 28th, from 5:45 to 7:00 PM, the student clubs are taking over the art building (and more) for the February 2024 Open Studio Event hosted by the BFA Club. Open studio for all students and faculty! Create community, talk about art, get some feedback, and see what each other are doing. Art Teaching […]

Spring Break

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Spring Break. The office will be open regularly, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The woodshop, digital labs, and Gittins Gallery will be closed during the break. The print shop will be open, but some areas will be closed due to construction.

Oracle Bones Book Launch

Marriott Library, Gould Auditorium 295 South 1500 East, Level 1, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Book Arts Program on March 3rd in the Gould Auditorium at the J. Willard Marriott Library with author Terry Tempest Williams and artist Gaylord Schanilec for the release of Oracle Bones, the latest publication from the Red Butte Press.  Oracle Bones Release Event Virtual and In-Person In-person Release: Gould Auditorium Sunday, March 3rd, […]

MFA Exhibition: Kimberly Pack

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Embodied Energies Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Kimberly Pack in celebrating her MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. Artist talk is Tuesday, March 12th, at 4:30 PM in ART 158. The talk will also be available via Zoom for those interested, so please sign up for the link and password. […]

Visual Lecture with Dr. Nicole Porter

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Special Art & Architecture Event – All Are Welcome! Please join us this Friday, March 15, 2024, from 11:30 AM – 12:30. PM in ART Room 158 to hear from Dr. Nicole Porter, Chair Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design (MDD), College of Architecture and Planning, University of Utah. Dr. Porter will present reflections and images from […]

Call for Entries: 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition

The Department of Art & Art History is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2024 BFA Juried Student Exhibition. SUBMISSION DATES MONDAY, MARCH 25 — TUESDAY, MARCH 26 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Gittins Gallery (FMAB / Building 36) ELIGIBILITY Students must be currently enrolled as undergraduate Art majors/minors (all emphasis areas) […]

Graphic Design First-Year Advancement 2024-25

To take second-year Graphic Design courses in 2024–2025, you must apply by portfolio. Application Period Begins: Monday, March 25 Applications Due by Midnight: Friday, March 29th Any declared Graphic Design major may apply for First Year Advancement. However, priority consideration will be given to students who meet the prerequisites by the end of Spring 2024: […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Tommy Kha

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to hear from artist Tommy Kha on Wednesday, March 27th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Tommy Kha (b. Memphis, Tennessee) received his Photography MFA from Yale University. He is the recipient of the Next Step Award, the CPW Vision Award, Foam Talent, Creator Labs Photo Fund, and a […]

Jaclyn Wright Discusses New Book

ProtoSpace, J. Willard Marriott Library 295 South 1500 East, RM 2751, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join Assistant Professor of Photography Jaclyn Wright as she discusses her new book High Visibility (Blaze Orange) and the work therein. Tuesday, 4/2, 4:00 - 5:00 PM MLIB 2751 in the ProtoSpace at J. Willard Marriott Library Free/ open to all Introduction by Gretchen Dietrich, The Marcia and John Price Executive Director, Utah Museum […]

Latine Perspective in Film: Panel Discussion

Marriott Center for Dance 330 S 1500 E, SaltLake City, UT

The Screendance Culture Tour 2024 presents a "Latine Perspectives in Film" panel discussion with Tania Hernández Velasco, Stephanie García, Roxanne Gray, and Elena Shtromberg on April 10, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Marriott Center for Dance. This discussion is free and open to all.

2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition

Please join us in celebrating the creativity of our students by visiting the 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 11th through May 3rd, in the Gittins Gallery. Opening Reception: April 11th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM Awards Presentation: 7:00 PM Juror: Tiana Birrell  Please visit the Gittins Gallery page for hours and parking information. The exhibition is supported by […]

Tea Time Exhibition: 2024 BFA Senior Show

The graduating BFA Seniors are pleased to present the Tea Time Exhibition.  Let's celebrate their success! The exhibition runs April 11th through May 3rd, with the opening reception on April 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Please visit the Gittins Gallery page for hours and parking information. The exhibition is supported by the U of U […]

Juror Talk: Tiana Birrell

FMAB Auditorium 370 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join us in hearing from the 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition juror, Tiana Birrell, on Thursday, April 11th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the FMAB Auditorium (bottom level of FMAB/Gittins Gallery Bldg.) Tiana Birrell is a multimedia artist and curator from Massachusetts. She received her MFA in Photography from The School of the […]

Visiting Art Historian Talk: Lamia Balafrej

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to hear from art historian Lamia Balafrej on Wednesday, April 17th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Reception to follow the lecture. Title: Medieval Siri. Replicating Histories of Gender, Automation, and Representation. Abstract: Feminized robots constitute a long-standing tradition, stretching from ancient literature to digital media. Examples span the […]

Synthetic Futures: 2024 Arts Tech Capstone Exhibition

ProtoSpace, Marriott Library 295 S 1500 E, Level 2, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Title:  Synthetic Futures Date and Time: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Marriott Library, Level 2, ProtoSpace area Show Description: The exhibition features collaborative work by students from various majors, all enrolled in the Arts and Technology minor program offered by the Department of Art and Art History. Serving as […]

Open Studio: Cheryl Derricotte

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Please join Cheryl Derricotte, the Marva and John Warnock Artist in Residence, for a chance to see and discuss her research on April 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The studio is located in the Art Building, Room 355. Visit the Gittins Gallery page for parking information.

IN FOCUS: 2024 UofU Graphic Design Senior Show

623 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 623 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Come check out IN FOCUS, the 2024 Graphic Design Senior Show, and celebrate their achievements! The exhibition runs April 23rd and 24th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM at 623 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah. Closing Reception: April 24th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Please visit https://www.parkingslc.com/ for parking information.

MFA Exhibition: Jes Booth

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Woven Worlds Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Jes Booth in celebrating her MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. Her artist talk will be on May 14th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in ART 158. The talk will also be available via Zoom. Please register for the link and password. The […]

MFA Exhibition: Sydney Porter Williams

Reclaiming Eden Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Sydney Porter Williams in celebrating her MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. Her artist talk will be on May 16th at 5:00 in ART 158, with the opening reception from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The talk will also be available via Zoom. Please […]

First day of Fall Semester

Make sure you have registered for all your classes. Please talk with an academic advisor if you have questions.

Illustration Capstone Show

Please come and join us in celebrating the success of our recent illustration graduates! The first Illustration Capstone Show will be in the Gittins Gallery from August 19th through October 4th (the show was extended). The Opening Reception is Wednesday, August 21st, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Please visit the Gittins Gallery page for hours and parking information. […]

First “Brown Bag Series”

Student Lounge "The Pit" - Art Building 375 S 1530 E RM 161, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Come join the Art Department for our first "Brown Bag Series" social this Thursday, August 22, from noon to 1:00 PM in the Student Lounge (The Pit) across from the Art Office. Meet the new department chairperson, Temma Balducci. This is the first in a series of casual gatherings where you can meet different department […]

Illustration Club Meeting

ART Building, Room 362 375 South 1530 East, Rm 362, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Illustration Club is having its first meeting on Friday, August 23rd, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the ART Building, Room 362.

ArtsBash

Marriott Library Plaza 295 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

One of the largest arts celebrations on campus, Arts Bash boasts live performances, information booths, giveaways, interactive art, and free food! Join the CFA on August 28th from 11:00 Am to 2:00 PM on the library plaza. You can grab a bite, watch live performances, and check out the booths. Make sure you pick up […]

Art Teaching Club Meeting

ART Building, Third Floor Atrium 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Art Teaching Club is having its first meeting on Thursday, August 29th, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Third Floor Atrium. Reach out to artteachinguofu@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Photo Club’s Meet & Greet

Art Building Courtyard 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join Photo Club on Friday, September 6th, at 2:00 pm for our 2024-25 Meet & Greet! We will be meeting in the courtyard between the Art and Architecture buildings. Learn about the photo club, participate in our annual zine, join in events, and learn how to get involved! Pizza & beverages provided!

Art Teaching Club Meeting

ART Building, Third Floor Atrium 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Art Teaching Club is having a meeting on Thursday, September 5th, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Third Floor Atrium. Reach out to artteachinguofu@gmail.com if you have any questions.

UofU AIGA Student Group Meeting

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The first UofU AIGA Student Group meeting will be on September 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Art Building, Room 273. Meet new students, catch-up with classmates, and enjoy some snacks and drinks. We'll go over the scheduling for future meetings and events, such as Salt Lake Design Week, and other plans for […]

Painting & Drawing Club Meet & Greet

Online via Zoom

If you are interested in joining the Painting & Drawing Club, please join them for their Zoom Meet & Greet Event on Tuesday, September 10th, at 3:30 PM. Scan the QR code above.

Art Teaching Club Meeting

ART Building, Third Floor Atrium 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Art Teaching Club is having its next meeting on September 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the ART Building, 3rd Floor Atrium.

Prospective Graduate Meet & Greet Event

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The department conducts Prospective Graduate Student Meet & Greet events during the fall semester. The event will explain what we have to offer an MFA candidate and why you should consider our program to help you with your creative research. We'll also provide you with a tour of the facilities, give you a chance to […]

Brown Bag Meet & Greet

Student Lounge "The Pit" - Art Building 375 S 1530 E RM 161, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Art Department for our Brown Bag Meet & Greet social on Thursday, September 24th, from noon to 1:00 PM in the Student Lounge (The Pit) across from the Art Office. Meet and chat with the department chairperson, Temma Balducci. This series will be casual gatherings where you can meet different department faculty and […]

MFA Open Studio Event

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Spend some time with our MFA students on September 25th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM during the annual MFA Open Studio Event. Come and chat with our graduate students and share in their creative research. Maike Wells is in the Sculpture Building, RM 196. Adam Smith's studio is RM 160 and has a performance planned […]

Painting & Drawing Club First Activity

ART Building, Room 361 375 S 1530 E RM 361, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Painting and Drawing Club is having its first activity this September 26th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the ART Building, Room 361. Come and decorate a tote bag or a t-shirt while meeting other members of our club!

Visiting Artist Talk: Hans Gremmen

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Hans Gremmen on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Hans Gremmen is a graphic designer, based in Amsterdam. He works in the field of photography, architecture and fine arts and has designed over 300 books, and won various awards for his experimental designs. Including a Golden […]

Art Teaching Club’s Watercolor Workshop

ART Building, Third Floor Atrium 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

This Thursday, October 3rd, from 3:30 to 4:30, please join the Art Teaching Club for their Watercolor Workshop in the ART Building, Third-Floor Atrium. Supplies will be provided.

Fall Break

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

The office will be open regularly during the break, but many labs and studios will be closed. Please check the Open Labs calendars on the Students Quick Information page to see if the labs and studios are available.

Painting & Drawing Club Open Studio

ART Building, Room 353

Mark your calendars for October 14th. The Painting & Drawing Club is hosting a free time/open studio in the Art Building, Room 353, at 3:30. It is a chance to work on anything you'd like and enjoy some light snacks! They will have still-life props and some painting supplies for students, but of course, you […]

Tony Smith & Sam Wilson Exhibition

Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary talent and legacy of these two artists & educators, Tony Smith and Sam Wilson. The exhibition runs from October 16th through November 1st, with an Opening Event on the 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Special thanks to Phillips Gallery for providing artwork and helping curate the exhibition. […]

ARToberFest

Art Building Courtyard 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Let's celebrate autumn and art with ARToberFest! The celebration will be on October 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on the 1st floor of the Art Building and Gittins Gallery. Due to the weather, we moved the festivities inside. Three local bands will be performing. Student clubs will have booths and other art-related activities. The […]

Brown Bag Meet & Greet

Student Lounge "The Pit" - Art Building 375 S 1530 E RM 161, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Art Department for our Brown Bag Meet & Greet social on Thursday, October 24th, from noon to 1:00 PM in the Student Lounge (The Pit) across from the Art Office. This series will be casual gatherings where you can meet different department faculty and staff while chatting with fellow student artists and historians.

Sculpture Club Fundraiser Night at Zupas

Zupas 613 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Help out the Sculpture Club during their fundraiser on October 24th from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Zupas, located at 613 E. 400 S. in Salt Lake City. For every meal, the club will receive 25% of each order. IN RESTAURANT Just let the cashier know you are there for the fundraiser. ONLINE OR IN-APP […]

AHSA Art Tour

Salt Lake County Government Center 2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Art History Student Association on a tour of Art In Public Places. Come explore Salt Lake County's Visual Art Collection! October 25th, 3-5 pm Meeting at the Salt Lake County Government Center, South Building, First Floor 2001 S State St., Salt Lake City, UT, 84190

Sketching and the Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum of Utah 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Painting & Drawing Club on Saturday, October 26th, at 1:00 PM at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Scan the above QR code to reserve your spot. (You must be affiliated with the U to reserve your spot.) Explore and take inspiration from the museum's 12 permanent exhibitions housing thousands of amazing fossils, […]

Prospective Graduate Meet & Greet Event

ART Building, Room 169 375 S 1530 E RM 169, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Thank you for your interest in our MFA program. The event will explain what we have to offer an MFA candidate and why you should consider our program to help you with your creative research. We'll also provide you with a tour of the facilities, give you a chance to meet some of the faculty […]

Artist Professional Development Workshop

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Open to all artists! Join The Painting and Drawing Club this Friday, November 1st, at 2:00 pm in ART, Room 158, for a Professional Development Workshop. Three presentations will be about networking and involvement in the arts in Salt Lake City. They will also discuss how to prepare and create a portfolio and build a […]

borderlines and echoes: the MFA Interim Show

Please join us in celebrating the creative research of our current MFA graduate students in borderlines and echoes from November 12th through the 23rd in the Gittins Gallery for our annual MFA Interim Show. Work by Pamela Beach, Pablo Ayala-Cruz, Jordan Layton, Adam Heber Smith, and Maike Wells will be on display. The Opening Event […]

IAS MA Research Symposium

Language and Communication Building, RM 2110 255 S Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Asia Center & Center for Latin American Studies this November 15th from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in LNCO 2110, where current graduate students will publicly present their completed or ongoing research. We highly encourage affiliated faculty to lend their expertise to students still working on their foundational research ideas. Lunch is included […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Julia Jacquette

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

The Painting and Drawing Club invites the community to hear from artist Julia Jacquette on Friday, November 15th, at 3:00 PM in ART Building, Room 158. Julia Jacquette is an American artist based in New York City and Amsterdam. Her work has been shown extensively at galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum […]

borderlines and echoes: MFA Artist Talks

Please join us for artist talks by our MFA graduate students, Pamela Beach, Pablo Ayala-Cruz, Jordan Layton, Adam Heber Smith, and Maike Wells, on Tuesday, November 19th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Gittins Gallery. It is a great opportunity to learn from and chat with the artists about their creative research. Refreshments will […]

Art in Focus: The Legacy of the Photo-Secession Movement

Utah Museum of Fine Arts 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts invites everyone to their next Art in Focus discussion on November 20th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The participating artists are Prof. Edward Bateman, Prof. Laurel Caryn, Dave Hyams, Carlos Guzman, Adelaide Ryder, and Roger Tuttle. From the UMFA website: What makes a photograph a work of art? How […]

Thanksgiving Break

Art Building 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Give thanks and enjoy your holiday weekend. The department office, Gittins Gallery, and all labs/studios will be closed during the holiday break.

Juried Student Exhibition 2025 – Art Drop-Off

Students interested in submitting work for the 2025 Juried Student Exhibition must drop off their work on December 2nd and 3rd between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM in the Gittins Gallery. Guidelines: Current enrolled Studio Art Majors/Minors can apply (this includes all emphasis areas, Graphic Design and Art Teaching Majors). Application must be completed before […]

Annual Holiday Art Sale

Join us for our Annual Holiday Art Sale in the Gittins Gallery from December 4th through the 7th. It is a great chance to purchase handcrafted and unique art by students (and some faculty). Proceeds help student clubs and organizations. Opening Night Gala: December 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM December 5th - 7th […]

Booking a Brouhaha Exhibition

Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library 295 S 1500 E, Level 4, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Book Arts Program for the Booking a Brouhaha exhibition! In the gallery, check out the amazing work from students in academic book arts courses. The exhibition runs from December 13, 2024–February 28, 2025, and is free and open to the public. Parking at the J. Willard Marriott Library is $3 per hour and […]

Book Arts Program: Annual Print Appreciation Event & Booking a Brouhaha Exhibition Opening

Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library 295 S 1500 E, Level 4, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Tomorrow is the day! Join the Book Arts Program for a double celebration of our annual Print Appreciation and the opening reception for the Booking a Brouhaha exhibition! In the gallery, check out the amazing work from students in academic book arts courses. In the studio, print from a variety of printing plates and type locked-up on the […]

Juried Student Art Exhibition 2025

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition has moved to the beginning of the Spring semester. Join us from January 8th through the 22nd as we celebrate the artistry of our students. Opening Gala: January 9th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with the Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM. Parking information and open hours can be found […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Kristian Bjørnard

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us to learn from visiting artist Kristian Bjørnard on Friday, January 10th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in ART 158, as he delivers his talk, "Copyright, Commons, and Creativity: How Intellectual Property Shapes Artistic Expression." Join Professor Kristian Bjørnard for a lecture examining how intellectual property shapes creative expression. Explore copyright and licensing […]

Visiting Artist Workshop with Kristian Bjørnard

ART Building, Room 273 375 S 1530 E RM 273, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop led by visiting artist Professor Kristian Bjørnard, where creativity meets questions of copyright and the public domain! The workshop is on Saturday, January 11th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in ART 273. Please email s.crook@utah.edu for a reservation. Only 30 spots are available, so register early. Using […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Sara Black

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Sara Black on Wednesday, January 15th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158.Sara Black’s artwork uses conscious processes of building or horticulture as a time-based method; diseased wood, ecosystem-specific trees/plants, inherited building materials, or other exhausted objects as material; and creates works that expose the complex […]

SmartStart: Career Advice from Seasoned Professionals

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Join the Department of Art & Art History on January 27th, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Gittins Gallery, for a panel with seasoned art professionals as they share their perspectives and career development advice. Refreshments will follow. Featured panelists include: Laura Hurtado, Executive Director, UMOCA Kamber Jensen, graphic designer Traci O’Very Covey, visual […]

HAPPY TO SEE YOU: Art, Love & Resistance

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

HAPPY TO SEE YOU: Art, Love & Resistance This community-driven exhibition and workshop experience will run from January 30th through February 14th. Opening Event: January 30th from 4:00 to  7:00 PM with tabling by local organizations. Discussions & Workshops: Edit February 5th, 5:30 - 7:00 PMFebruary 7th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Weaving workshop: Learn how […]

Presentation & Workshop with Kate Ithurralde

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

"From Concept to Community: Creating Public Art Proposals" Please join us on Wednesday, February 5th, from 3:30 - 5:00 PM in ART 15 to hear from Kate Ithurralde, Salt Lake County’s Art in Public Places Manager. She served as the guest juror for the University of Utah's juried student exhibition and will lead a session […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Brooke Smart

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Brooke Smart on Wednesday, February 12th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Brooke Smart is an illustrator and mural artist living in the Salt Lake area. She received her BFA in Illustration from BYU in 2007. Brooke is known for her work telling stories of […]

MFA Exhibition: Jordan Layton

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

anew eden Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Jordan Layton in celebrating his MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. His artist talk will be on Wednesday, February 19th, at 4:30 PM in ART 158, with the Opening Reception to follow. The exhibition runs February 19th through March 4th in the Gittins […]

2025 Healing Art Showcase: Loneliness and Connection

Union Lobby 200 Centra Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Welcome to the third annual Healing Art Showcase! Sponsored by the University of Utah’s Counseling Center and the Department of Art & Art History. This Showcase, February 24th through the 28th, in the Union Lobby, addresses how mental health impacts our student’s well-being, including their academic and personal functioning. Through the sharing of student-created art, […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Christa Carleton

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Christa Carleton on Wednesday, February 26th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Christa Carleton received her BFA from Western Colorado University and MFA in Printmaking from Montana State University. She maintains her artistic practice on top of her full-time job as a screenprint technician at […]

Human Perception & The Hidden Color Knowledge of Artists – Talk by Prof. Edward Bateman

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Are you fascinated by color? Is there something beyond “intuition” that explains how artist have made their color choices? Drawing on over three years of research, Prof. Edward Bateman will share his discoveries about color and art in a special presentation. The lecture is Tuesday, March 4th, at 4:00 PM in ART 158. I have developed a […]

Visiting Artist Talk: Marco Breuer

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Marco Breuer on Wednesday, March 5th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Marco Breuer’s one-person museum exhibitions include Line of Sight at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, New Pictures 2: Marco Breuer at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and Circa 1999 at the […]

Visiting Art Historian Talk: Dr. Wen-shing Chou

Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join us in hearing from art historian Dr. Wen-shing Chou on Wednesday, March 19th, at 4:30 PM in the UMFA Dumke Auditorium. "Lecture: Reborn in Beijing: The Indo-Tibetan Genealogy of a Qing Emperor" Wen-shing Chou specializes in art of China and Inner Asia. Her award-winning book Mount Wutai: Visions of a Sacred Buddhist Mountain […]

MFA Exhibition: Pamela Beach

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

You be the Lion, I'll be the Bear Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Pamela Beach in celebrating her MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. Artist Talk is on March 25th at 5:15 PM, with the Opening Event to follow at 6:15 PM. We will be broadcasting the talk via Zoom. […]

MFA Exhibition: Maike Wells

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Elsewhere, Anywhere Please join the Department of Art & Art History and Maike Wells in celebrating her MFA thesis exhibition and artist talk. She will give her artist talk on April 1st at 5:15 in ART 158, with a Closing Event at 6:30 PM. The exhibition runs March 20th through April 3rd in the Gittins […]

Graphic Design First Year Advancement

Reminder to all First-year Graphic Design Majors… The portfolio application deadline for Graphic Design First-Year Advancement is next week! To take 2nd-year Graphic Design courses in 2025–2026, you must apply by portfolio, and meet minimum grades. Find more info at: https://www.art.utah.edu/graphic-design/first-year-advancement/ Submit your portfolio between MONDAY MARCH 24—FRIDAY MARCH 28 at the page linked above. @import url(https://www.art.utah.edu/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); […]

Visiting Art Critic Talk: Aruna D’Souza

Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join the Department of Art & Art History at the UMFA Dumke Auditorium on March 26th at 7:00 PM for visiting Writer and Art Critic Aruna D'Souza's talk, "Pictures for a New World." D'Souza, who writes for 4Columns and The New York Times, received the 2021 Rabkin Prize for art journalism and a 2019 […]

Art Conservation Talk: Ann Shaftel

Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Please join the Department of Art & Art History and the Asia Center in welcoming Ann Shaftel as she gives a talk: "Thangkas in Museums, Private Collections, Monasteries, and their Communities" Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 6 pm | Free in the Dumke Auditorium at the UMFA Thangkas lead different lives depending on where they […]

Graphic Design Lecture: Allison Ross

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

SO WHAT DO I KNOW? Holding Space Between Hype and Hesitation in the Age of Al ———————— Lecture by Allison Ross (Graphic Design adjunct faculty) ———————— Tuesday, April 15 5:00 pm ART 158 ———————— Allison Ross is an independent creative director specializing in ideation and conceptual development. Please visit the Gittins Gallery page for parking information.

Visiting Artist Talk: Fawn Krieger

ART Building, Room 158 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Please join us in hearing from artist Fawn Krieger on Wednesday, April 16th, at 4:30 PM in the ART Building, Room 158. Fawn Krieger is a NYC-based artist, teacher, and arts administrator. Her work explores social, economic, and somatic transmission as grounds for recovery, reimagination, and liberation. Krieger works both individually and collaboratively; having developed […]

Echoes of Nature: 2025 Arts Technology Capstone Exhibition

ProtoSpace, J. Willard Marriott Library 295 South 1500 East, RM 2751, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Echoes of Nature Please join the Department of Art & Art History and the Arts Technology Interdisciplinary Capstone class (ARTX 4950) as they celebrate their creative research. The event is April 16th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM in the Marriott Library ProtoSpace (on the north side of the second floor). Please visit the Marriott Library's […]

2025 BFA Senior Exhibition

Gittins Gallery, FMAB, University of Utah Gittins Gallery, FMAB, 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Let's celebrate the graduating seniors' success with the 2025 BFA Senior Exhibition! The exhibition runs from April 17th through May 2nd. Opening Reception is April 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Please visit the Gittins Gallery page for hours and parking information.

Department Spring Bash

Art Building Courtyard 375 S 1530 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Celebrate the end of the semester! Relieve some stress before finals! April 22nd from 2:00 to 6:00-ish PM in the Art Building Courtyard. Create art/activities (decorate the quad) Bronze Poor demonstration by the Sculpture Area Club-sponsored tables and art sales Clean out your lockers and donate extra supplies! FOOD - MUSIC - FUN

INFORMATION: 2025 Graphic Design Capstone

623 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 623 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

INFORMATION Let's celebrate the creative research of the Graphic Design Class of 2025 by visiting their capstone exhibition. The exhibition runs April 25th through the 27th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 623 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT. The Opening Reception is Friday, April 25th, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Talk by […]

College of Fine Arts Convocation

Kingsbury Hall 1395 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

The Department of Art & Art History and the College of Fine Arts congratulates the Class of '25! The ceremony is on May 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Kingsbury Hall. This is a ticketed event and all tickets have already been allocated. You can watch the ceremony live by following the link below. For […]