Word art that reads: At the heart of it all.

Dive deeper into the history of the art on view, explore the behind-the-scenes workings of the Museum, and get down to the heart of it all with this monthly blog from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Explore topics like:


The Art of Death: Tour of the Sacred and Macabre at the UMFA 

by J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator  If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween outing, follow this guide through the Utah […]
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Creative Aging

Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush or taking the opportunity to draw, participating in the arts makes our lives healthier and richer.  
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Curating with Community / Curaduría Comunitaria

In 2022, an exciting project began at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with community partner Artes de México […]
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Celebrating UMFA Staff

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is staffed by an incredible team of experts and working artists. This month we […]
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Curator Interview: Peter Hay

The following is a correspondence interview with Peter Hay, the guest curator of Relative Truths, conducted by J. Attridge.  Relative Truths is the latest […]
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The Ultimate Fine Art Road Trip

By J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator  The weather is getting warmer, school is almost out, and it is finally road […]
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Supporting Artists at Every Age and Stage

By J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is an incredible source for accessible educational and […]
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Everybody’s Cool: The New UMFA Portrait Hall

By Alisa McCusker, UMFA senior curator and curator of European and American art The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is […]
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From Here on Out: Saying Goodbye

Saying Thank You and Goodbye By J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator Since 2021, four incredible murals have adorned the walls […]
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Crossing the Sea of Glass: Photography & the Birth of Modern Tourism

By Kenley Alligood, UMFA membership manager As the managing editor of the UMFA’s membership publication Quarterly, I spend a lot […]
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