Rethinking the public role of the museum through community engagement. 

This free ongoing series pairs innovative musical talent with museum programming and artwork on display in the UMFA galleries for a multisensory experience.

Integrating art into larger conversations about how to live better.

Providing unique opportunities to explore art alongside a diverse array of books.

Open Studio is a free drop-in art exploration program for adults and teens. It is not a class but a place to experiment with art materials and new techniques that may be inspired by works in the museum. Open Studio is a fun art-making experience meant to satisfy the creative side in all of us.

Check out our calendar for upcoming Open Studios.

The UMFA hosts various talks, lectures, and panel discussions by renowned artists and thinkers from across Utah, and around the world. Hosted in the Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Auditorium, these programs are free and open to the public. Check our calendar for upcoming Talks & Lectures.

The UMFA is proud to present local, national, and global film screenings by renowned filmmakers, artists, and documentarians. Hosted in the Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Auditorium these films are free and open to the public. Check our calendar for upcoming Film screenings.