For the Future:

For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026 celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Marcia and John Price Museum Building by showcasing some of the Utah Museum of Fine Art’s most notable art acquisitions of the past 25 years.

Since opening the doors to the Marcia and John Price Museum Building in 2001, the UMFA’s collection has grown by an incredible 25 percent, totaling more than 22,000 works of art today. The UMFA preserves this remarkable collection, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity from around the world, in the public trust for the future enjoyment and enlightenment of all generations to come.

For the Future explores not only the variety of important art acquisitions the UMFA has made, but also the varied stories of opportunity and generosity that have made such an extraordinary
expansion of the collection possible. With support of many generous donors and community partners, the UMFA has been able to expand its arts programs across the state of Utah, launch exhibitions that engage with the most pressing issues of our time, and deepen the collection—all while ensuring the highest standard of care for the artworks and for the people who love them. As we look towards the next 25 years, For the Future offers a moment to celebrate the UMFA and dream about what’s next.