An impressionist painting of two tall pine trees growing from large pinkish rocks, with a mountainous landscape and a cloudy blue sky in the background. Thick, visible brushstrokes create a textured, vibrant scene.

Third Saturday for families:

Treescapes 

When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1 pm–4 pm
Where: UMFA

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This extra special Third Saturday is in collaboration with Red Butte Garden and Arboretum! Embark on a scavenger hunt to find trees and create your own treescape artwork.

The University of Utah campus is a treasure trove of different kinds of trees. This third Saturday, you will discover the variety of trees at Red Butte Garden as well as in the landscapes on view inside the Museum. Ask yourself, did the artist depict the tree realistically, or is it more fanciful? Explore with an artist’s eye and then create your own treescape artwork!

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum logo featuring a simple leaf outline and text: Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, University of Utah in dark green.
A collection of logos for Zoo Arts & Parks, Salt Lake County, the University of Utah, Art Bridges Foundation, Access for All, Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation, and Utah Division of Arts & Museums.

Image Credit: Birger Sandzén, Swedish American, 1871–1954, Two Pines, Manitou, Colorado, 1921, Oil on canvas, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Stewart, UMFA2017.4.1

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