January 8th - 22nd. Opening Gala January 9th, 4 - 7 PM (Awards at 6 PM)
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The dynamic environment created within the department is fertile ground for those serious about art-making, graphic design, research, critical discourse, and teaching. Our faculty are dedicated to excellence and provides an open, respectful center for diversity and creative expression. The department mentors students in innovation, critical thinking, craft, exploration, and create exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The Department of Art & Art History is an excellent place for students interested in creating a life in the arts.
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Four Undergraduate and Two Graduate
The U Shines at the 2023-24 UAEA Awards
The Department of Art & Art History was prominently featured at the Utah Art Education Association’s 2023-24 state-wide awards ceremony. Congratulations to the department chairperson, Prof. V. Kim Martinez, and... Continue reading→
New Exhibition, Featuring Prof. Al Denyer, Explores the Great Salt Lake
Nestled in the south side of the Bouge Foundry is the contemporary art space Modern West, a gallery devoted to promoting Western artists and The West. Their most recent group... Continue reading→
New Exhibition by Prof. Xi Zhang
Painting and Drawing Professor Xi Zhang opens a new solo exhibition, Double Reflection, at MARC STRAUS in New York. The exhibition runs from February 17th through April 6th. Professor Zhang states... Continue reading→
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