A painting featuring boxes of crayons. One box has the words "Alice Merrill Horne 19 colors school crayons." The other box has the words "Great Salt Lake Crayons. Utah. The Beehive State."

Reflecting on 125 Years of Cultural Vibrancy in Utah

What a fantastic celebratory year 2024 was! As the first state arts agency in the nation, acknowledging and celebrating our 125th anniversary was a significant milestone and a key component of our strategic plan. The campaign highlighted our role in promoting the value and impact of Utah’s cultural community through increasing visibility, community awareness, and engagement, and our vital role …

A man in a visor painting with a cotton swab onto canvas.

125th Anniversary Art Reveal

On Thursday, Sept. 5, First Lady Abby Cox will unveil a new painting by Artist Ben Steele, of Helper, at the Governor’s Mansion. The acquisition, part of the 125th anniversary celebration of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, will be featured in a live stream celebration.   Steele’s piece, “For the Creation of a State Institute of Art,” is an …