Two composers, Sadie Olsen and Caleb Martin, agreed to give At the Heart of it All readers a behind-the-scenes peek at their artistic process and give some insights into what you will experience at the Sight and Sound performance at the Museum!

How does the Utah Museum of Fine Arts build a collection, and why do museums choose specific objects to steward for future generations? These questions are at the heart of the exhibition For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026, which celebrates twenty-five years in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building. The exhibition will showcase some of the UMFA’s most notable art acquisitions since the Museum moved into its incredible home in 2001.

The Museum Store at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is growing and transforming, and at the heart of that change is a diverse and talented array of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and cultural connectors. As the UMFA collectively endeavors to decolonize the museum, we too are investing in community members that make beautiful and unique items that visitors love.

The UMFA’s decision to request Thomas’ work from Art Bridges Collection was made for two main reasons. First, the prominent placement of his work on the Highlights Wall in the lobby—an overt signal of the artwork’s significance—allows the Museum to feature this special loan that powerfully activates its mission “to inspire critical dialogue and illuminate the role of art in our lives.”

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.

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

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

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

By J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is an incredible source for accessible educational and […]

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