A black and white photo of a man in shorts and a button-up shirt unpacks objects in the UMFA collection in 1975.

Curating, Conserving, and Preparing for the Future

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.
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Lorraine Jackson serves a visitor at the Museum Store counter.

More Than a Store: Somos Maiz 

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.
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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

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.”
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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 Interview

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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A modern brick building labeled UMFA Fine Arts with large windows, a few people walking on the sidewalk, and a blue sky with wispy clouds in the background. Shrubs and sculptures are in front of the entrance.

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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