A group of people of various ages work on art and craft projects at tables in a brightly lit room decorated with a large turtle sculpture on the wall. Some are painting, while others are cutting paper or chatting.

Open Studio: Adorned Frames

Explore some of the glorious frames at the UMFA and use a host of materials to adorn a frame of your own!

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 am–12 pm
Where: UMFA
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Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Open studio workshops at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invite you to explore your artistic potential and the galleries!

A rectangular metallic frame featuring geometric 3D patterns.

We often look at artwork but not the frame.  Explore the UMFA galleries and appreciate the many fantastic frames on view in the portrait hall. Get inspiration from artists who use the frame as part of their art and adorn a frame of your own using a host of materials.

A pink wall with two portraits in gold frames.
Installation view of the portrait hall at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 2026.

All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required. 

Learn more about the Portrait Hall:

  • Everybody’s Cool: The New UMFA Portrait Hall
    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 excited to dedicate a new gallery this spring to the art of portraiture, or the representation of a specific person or group of people. The new Portrait Hall, opening March 29, is a special space…

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