Chase Home Museum
of Utah Folk Arts

Planning Your Visit

Chase Home Museum is always free and open to the public during posted hours.

The ground level has two exhibition galleries as well as a timeline with information about the history of Liberty Park, the Chase family and the Chase Home. There are two exhibition galleries on the second level that are only accessible by stairs. The museum also houses a small library of folk and traditional arts related resources that are available for browsing while at the museum.

Museum Hours

The museum is open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact

You may reach the information desk at 801.245.7285 during open hours.

Directions

The Chase Home Museum is located in the middle of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To visit, enter the park from either 900 South or 1300 South and follow the signs to parking lots near the center of the park. From each parking lot, there are sidewalks leading to the museum.

The entrance to the museum includes a ramp, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible, offering two galleries and a history timeline of the Chase Home. The second level is only accessible via stairs. There are no public restrooms. For questions about location, hours, and accessibility, please see the contact information below.

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Exhibitions

The Chase Home Museum is always free and open to the public during posted hours. The ground level has two exhibition galleries as well as a timeline with information about the history of Liberty Park, the Chase family and the Chase Home. There are two exhibition galleries on the second level that are only accessible by stairs. The museum also houses a small library of folk and traditional arts related resources that are available for browsing while at the museum.

40 Years of Folk

Call for submissions

You are invited!

First opening as a venue for Utah folk art in 1986, the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Art has been a valued space of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums for 40 years. In honor of the history of the museum and the artists who have played a vital role in its journey, we are inviting all artists who have worked with our museum to submit artwork proposals for our upcoming exhibition, “40 Years of Folk.” This exhibition will showcase the variety of artists involved in exhibitions and programming at our museum to commemorate the past 40 years.

Submit Your Artwork Proposal Here

Deadline for Submissions: April 17, 2026

Exhibition Opening: June 5, 2026

The ‘ILISAPESI Collection

Denise Kaafi

Jan. 24 - May 9, 2026

This exhibition presents a collection of textiles and garments by Polynesian fashion designer Denise Kaafi. Titled “The ‘ILISAPESI Collection,” the work serves as a tribute to the designer's grandmother, ‘Ilisapesi.

Born in New Zealand and raised in Tonga, Denise draws deeply on her Tongan and Māori ancestry to create one-of-a-kind gowns, costumes, and traditional pieces.

Denise’s journey began at the age of 14. Inspired by her grandmother, she started designing her own pieces using traditional knowledge and skills passed down through her family.

Visitors will see a fusion of fashion and culture, where intricate designs incorporate natural materials unique to the Pacific Islands, grounding every modern creation in traditional roots.

Close-up of vibrant feathers in shades of red, yellow, green, and purple, creating a rich tapestry of colors. The scene feels lively and textured.

AFTER MIDNIGHT

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Oct. 1 to Dec. 20, 2025

“After Midnight” explores examples of the black-and-white 2D artworks found in the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection, exemplifying the powerful effect of black-and-white images and their ability to transport people to hauntingly beautiful realities. These pieces convey a disquieting and, at times, foreboding feeling as one gazes at the images.

Artists with work in this exhibition include Alvin Reiner, Rosalind "Roz" Newmark, John Telford, Theodore C Polos, Blanche Wilson, William Hesthal, Angelo L Caravaglia, Margaret W Morrison, Linda Haymond Connor, and Doris Rosenthal.

There are currently three galleries displaying permanent collections at the Chase Home Museum.

Past | Present

Wooden goat sculpture with white fur texture, brown horns, and a beige face. It stands on a round wooden base. Background is blurred.

This permanent folk art exhibition showcases the vibrant, living legacy and creative evolution of Native American art in Utah. In the Past | Present gallery, Utah’s contemporary Native artists weave ancestral traditions into their modern lives and work.

This exhibition highlights works masterfully crafted from materials, such as willow, buckskin, beads, and clay. Visitors can explore objects created for functional, decorative, or ceremonial purposes. By incorporating personal designs and stylistic innovations, these artists ensure the skills and artistry of their ancestors will continue to inspire future generations.

Fired Traditions

For thousands of years, artists across the globe have used clay as a creative expression of human cultures. These expressions form ceramic art, including decorative sculptures, functional vessels, tableware, and other items.

Fired Traditions showcases the variety of ceramic works found in the State of Utah’s Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection.

Come see the exhibit and learn more about our collection, the art of ceramics, and some of the talented artists working in Utah.

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Crafting beautiful and functional objects by hand requires great skill and precision. Using available raw materials and traditional knowledge, Utah craftspeople produce pieces that communicate the values of their chosen industry.

Whether used to get the work done or prized as decorative objects, occupational folk arts are a rich, creative outlet that affirms the maker's membership in a community of workers.

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LIVING FOLK ARTS EDUCATION SERIES

Our program, Living Folk Arts Education Series, is free and allows interested learners in schools, arts and community organizations, and museums to actively learn and engage in a variety of folk arts found throughout Utah. Applicants may request a traditional arts workshop for their provided location. We are thrilled to offer these workshops and look forward to learning about and celebrating folk art with you!

Please reach out to Jenna Ehlinger ([email protected] or 801.953.3859) or Elisha Condie ([email protected] or 801.245.7285) with any questions.

Guidelines:

Each location can request either to have an assembly presentation or a single class visual arts workshop. Requests will be reviewed case by case to determine if an artform/artist can accommodate an assembly.
Priority will go to schools, teachers, and organizations that have not previously requested a workshop through this program, but all are encouraged to apply.
Workshops must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

To request a workshop:

Explore the Folk and Traditional Arts section of our Teaching Artist Roster Directory and fill out the form below to let us know what types of workshops you’re interested in and where you’d like the workshop to take place. .

Views and opinions expressed in artist pages, workshops, or presentations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.

Request a Workshop

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Community Resources

The Chase Home Museum, as part of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, can be a resource for community engagement and workshops. A gallery located on the first floor may be used as a space to facilitate engagement with contemporary folk arts, traditional arts, and artists.

Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of events that include:

Temporary exhibitions by local artists
Hands-on activities geared towards children
Workshops facilitated by artists where participants learn the history and techniques of different traditional arts

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements about events hosted in our community gallery. If you are looking for a space to facilitate coinciding engagement, please contact us through email with an inquiry.

GUIDed Tours & Field Trips

The Chase Home Museum offers guided tours and educational activities for groups of all ages. The museum is a wonderful destination to learn about local communities, traditions, and arts. Tours and field trips can be tailored to the interests and comprehension level of any group. We also offer educational activities for school groups to help students apply what they learn in the museum. Tours typically take 30-60 minutes.

Tour Request Form

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