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