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Utah filmmakers debut first feature length film, “By His Hand”

The Paur brothers discuss the what inspired their film since founding their company, Scryer Productions.
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 30, 2026

Utah filmmaker Taylor Paur began working on a short film about a young woman leaving behind everything she knew in 2020.  Taylor and his two brothers, Ethan and Conor, founded Scryer Productions in...

Professor Randall Smith. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s graphic design legend: A history of Professor Randall Smith

Professor Randall Smith graduated from the U in 1972. Now, in 2026, he’s retiring after 35 years of teaching graphic design.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | April 22, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Farewell print issue, in stands April 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Randall Smith has been a professor at the U for 35...

Khiry Walker (left) and Eli Mayer (right) share one final glance in "King James" on the Meldrum Stage.(Courtesy of BW Productions)

‘King James’ celebrates friendship through the legacy of the NBA

March Madness kicked off on March 19 and Pioneer Theatre Company has the perfect show for fans of the ball. “King James” is running now through April 4 at the Meldrum Theatre.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | March 25, 2026

  Matt (Eli Mayer) and Shawn (Khiry Walker) are fearless basketball fans. Cavaliers fans, specifically. And the legacy of LeBron James is what ties them together. “King James” was written...

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Opinion: Save the PADP

The University of Utah is dissolving the Performing Arts Design Program. We must not allow this to happen.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | October 5, 2025

  On Sept. 5, the University of Utah quietly released the news that they are no longer accepting students into the Performing Arts Design Program (PADP). In my interviews with PADP students, they...

The Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The NHMU Was Made for You

The Natural History Museum of Utah is home to is home to jaw-dropping dinosaur exhibits, interactive experiences and this October's Indigenous Art Market.
By Brody Leibforth, Arts Writer | September 11, 2025

  No more than five minutes from the heart of campus sits the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU), one of the state's most worthwhile attractions. The NHMU, located at 301 Wakara Way, offers...

Richard Todd Adams and Matthew McGloin in "2 Pianos 4 Hands."(Courtesy of BW Productions)

A Preview of ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’

Take a look at the first play of Pioneer Theatre Company's season, as well as future projects.
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | September 9, 2025

  Fall is coming back around, and with it so does Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC). They are starting off their first show of the season with the musical comedy, “2 Pianos 4 Hands.” The show...

College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Freshman to senior: Art grows with us

Two seniors reflect on how their art has grown with them since freshman year.
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | August 27, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Rough Draft print issue, in stands August 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. A wide-eyed freshman walks onto campus, curious...

Eliza Delgado, arts editor. (Photo by Fiona Murray | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Delgado: My Love Letter to Immigrants in the Arts

Immigrants have unforeseeable talents they feel like they can’t share with the world, just like my parents. It is the bridge I found to connect to my parents and crossed it. I ask you to do the same to understand the culture.
By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor | August 19, 2025

  My mom and stepdad are both immigrants. My mom grew up in the tropics of El Salvador until she was 16 years old. At the time, El Salvador was in the midst of a 12-year civil war. My mom’s motherland...

Start the Semester Right With Weeks of Welcome

Take advantage of the U's social and artistic offerings right from the start.
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | August 16, 2025

  Starting college can be a difficult time in anyone's life. It’s such a large departure from the familiar structure of high school and that doesn't account for moving across states or trying...