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Chiang Ta-Lai Landscape. (Courtesy Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

Professional Art Opportunities for Students at the University of Utah

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer August 26, 2021

  The University of Utah College of Fine Arts supports the departments of Art & Art History, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music and Theatre, all of which provide a rich arts culture...

Capture from the virtual tour of Rachel Hanceys Impermanence. (Courtesy Salt Lake City Arts Council)

‘Impermanence’ at Finch Lane Gallery Reimagines the Experience of an Observer

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer August 19, 2021

  Picture a typical gallery — a fixed, nearly sterile space filled with static objects. You move from one artwork to the next like clockwork. You might stand in front of a piece and stare for...

(Courtesy Grande Experiences)

Van Gogh Immersive Art Exhibit to Come to Salt Lake in the Fall

By India Bown, Arts Writer June 7, 2021

  A new 3D art exhibit coming to Salt Lake this fall displays Vincent van Gogh’s work in a totally new way. It's an elevated experience that is taking people deeper into the famous Dutch artist’s...

Dreamscapes Rainbow wall. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dream With Your Eyes Open at New ‘Dreamscapes’ Location

By Luke Jackson May 31, 2021

  "Dreamscapes," a popular immersive art experience, reopened its doors in a bigger location this February. Still located in The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, this new location expands and...

AFI returns with new album and virtual gallery. (Courtesy Jacob Boll)

AFI Returns With New Album and Virtual Gallery

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 30, 2021

  After several years of silence and side projects, goth, punk, emo legends AFI have returned to the music scene with their 11th studio album, "Bodies." The album, due June 11, features 11 tracks,...

Album cover art for Olivia Rodrigos debut release Sour.

‘Sour’ But Sweet: Olivia Rodrigo Shines on Debut Album

By India Bown, Arts Writer May 22, 2021

  In her debut album “Sour," 18-year-old Disney star Olivia Rodrigo breaks out of her shell and rises into fame with the songwriting abilities teased in her newly released singles coming into...

Poster for the Queer Spectra Arts Festival 2021: The Queer and Now. (Courtesy Queer Spectra Arts Festival)

The Queer & Now: The Queer Spectra Arts Festival Returns

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 21, 2021

  The third annual Queer Spectra Arts Festival, held May 22-23, 2021, is welcoming 43 LGBTQ+ artists from 13 different countries to showcase their work in a virtual celebration. This year’s theme...

Chiang Ta-Lai Landscape. (Courtesy Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

Music and Art Combine in New UMFA Exhibit ‘Sight & Sound’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 1, 2021

  If you have ever looked at a painting and wondered what the painting would sound like, the "Sight & Sound" project, hosted by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, might be able to tell you. The...

2021 Student Art Exhibition Banner. (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Art and Art History)

2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition: A Showcase of Emotion and Stillness

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer April 17, 2021

  The University of Utah’s 2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition opened April 6 in the Department of Art and Art History’s Gittins Gallery. The exhibition features the work of students from the...