A white neon sign on a dark wall displays the words OFF PITCH WHITE BLACK NESS in uppercase letters. Two small placards and a larger text panel are mounted beside the sign.

Hank Willis Thomas and the Power of Language

By Alisa McCusker, senior curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is thrilled […]
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A large, red LOVE sculpture stands outside the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, with its letters stacked and tilted. The brick museum building and signage are visible in the background. Two orange traffic cones are in front of the sculpture.

LOVE at the UMFA FAQs

Robert Indiana’s iconic "LOVE" sculpture appeared on the UMFA’s lawn overnight on February 4, 2026. The artwork’s arrival wasn’t as effortless as it appeared. Many people, from UMFA staff, the University of Utah, and generous donors made bringing the sculpture to Utah possible. Learn about the artist and the sculpture’s Utah debut.
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A woman stands at a table arranging large sheets of paper while other adults sit nearby working on art projects in a bright, creative studio space. Art supplies and colorful materials are spread across the table.

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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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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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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How the UMFA Accessions Donated Art

By Lorraine Jackson, UMFA assistant registrar and Kenley Alligood, UMFA membership manager The Utah Museum of Fine Arts acquires new […]
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Art on the Move

Construction at the UMFA 2025 marks a year of change for the Utah Museum of Fine Arts as we transform […]
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Haunted UMFA: A Beast in the Museum

By J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator The Utah Museum of Fine Arts has nearly 20,000 original works of art in […]
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How the UMFA Preserves Art for Generations to Come

By Melanie Espinal and J. Attridge Less than three percent of the UMFA’s permanent collection is on display at a […]
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