🎨🏛️ Celebrate 125 Years of Art and Culture in Utah 🎉
View over 100 artistic treasures from the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection in this rare, free exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums — the nation’s first state arts agency, founded in 1899!
🖼️ Exhibition highlights include:
✧Black Rock by J.T. Harwood (originally acquired in 1899)
✧For the Creation of a State Institute of Art by Ben Steele (unveiled by Utah First Lady Abby Cox in September)
✧Utah folk art representing diverse communities
✧Early works from Utah master artists like Maynard Dixon, LeConte Stewart, Alvin Gittins, and Rose Howard Salisbury
✧A maquette of the first public art project from the division
✧A timeline of the division’s milestones from 1899 to today
This exhibition also showcases other art genres supported by the division, such as the performing arts, folk arts, and public arts. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience Utah’s cultural legacy!
✨ FREE & open to the public! ✨
📍 Location: Utah Valley University Museum of Art at Lakemount
📅 Dates: December 10, 2024 – March 15, 2025
The opening reception will take place December 10 from 6-9 pm.
⏰ Regular Exhibition Hours
Tuesday: 1 pm-8 pm.
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am-5 pm.
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday