Congratulations to MFA candidate Pamela Beach for being the first student artist from the University of Utah to be a finalist for the AXA Art Prize. According to their website ..read more

We're thrilled to announce that Rachel Walker, a talented Graphic Design major from the Department of Art and Art History, has been awarded the 2024 Rolapp Scholarship. Rachel's unique approach to graphic design transcends the typical corporate feel, infusing each project with a distinct social or political perspective. Her standout project, created for DESGR 4665 Identity System & Brand and titled "Forme," captures the essence of a hopeful future emerging from the pandemic. This innovative brand, visually interpreted as "For-me," invites users to engage with a solid block of soap not jus ..read more

Sculpture Intermedia professor Moses Williams has spent the last year as an artist-in-residence at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. An exhibition, Parable Bodies, is the culmination of his year-long research and creative exploration. The exhibition runs April 11th through June 1st, with an opening reception on April 11, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. UMOCA asks those interested in attending the opening reception to RSVP at https://utahmoca.org/event/moses-williams-parable-bodies-opening-reception/. Parable Bodies considers the relationship between “living and non-living entities,” quest ..read more

If you have not had the opportunity to experience the artwork of Prof. Maureen O'Hara Ure, now is your chance. See the new exhibition from March 15th through April 12th at Philllips Gallery. According to information about the show: "The two dozen paintings on exhibit were developed from the pages of her travel sketchbooks and on-site studies on recent travel throughout Spain. This project was funded in part by the University Research Committee. Senior Mickayla Koday's assistance with the documentation and preparation of panels for the exhibition was made possible by the Undergraduate Researc ..read more

The Department of Art & Art History wants to congratulate Prof. Beth Krensky on receiving the University of Utah Distinguished Professor Award. The faculty, staff, and students are honored to work with this outstanding artist, educator, and scholar. Please read more about the award from The Finer Points.    ..read more

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 art teaching student Carlos Miranda-Rodriguez. Professor V. Kim Martinez received the Utah Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award. This award is open to any person or organization demonstrating significant support of visual arts education. I love art education because it allows me to aid students in expressing themselves creatively and explore multiple forms of artisti ..read more

Sadly, the Department of Art and Art History said goodbye to one of our own this past November, 2023. Emeritus Professor Sam Wilson left an indelible mark on this department, the larger Utah arts community, and the art world as a whole. Shawn Rossiter, the editor of 15Bytes, wrote a wonderful article about Prof. Wilson and his legacy. There is a video of Sam within the article, so those who may not have known him can see what an extraordinary human we were lucky to have worked with and called our friend or mentor. Please read below. Celebrating His Life A memorial celebration and exhibition ..read more

Assistant Professor Jaclyn Wright has an image from her series High Visibility (Blaze Orange) included in Matte Magazine’s Exciting Photography Now!, a 480-page survey of current American photography edited by Eve Lyons and Matthew Leifheit. The publication was released at the International Center for Photography in December 2023. Wright was selected as one of twenty artists for the Foam Talent 2024-25. This year’s exhibition features a remarkably diverse pool of talent from 106 countries. The 2,480 submissions, which include 4,960 projects and 47,054 images, showcase a broad spectrum of art ..read more

Professor Beth Krensky is a rather busy artist at the moment. As well as her exhibition, Gathering Light, at Granary Arts in Ephraim, UT. She will be opening the Larnaca Biennale 2023 on October 11, 2023, with a performance and has additional work in the exhibition. See images of Prof. Krensky's performance and read about both exhibitions below. News & Art Opportunities News Art Opportunities – Submission Form Larnaca Biennale 2023 Photo credits: Eleni Philippou   Granary Arts ..read more

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 exhibition, Lake Effect, features work by painting and drawing Professor Al Denyer. It shares artwork that discusses environmental issues and land use related to the Great Salt Lake. The exhibition is on display from January 19 through March 2, 2024. Congratulations to Prof. Al Denyer. Juxtapoz Magazine and 15Bytes have reviewed the exhibition. Read the articles below. Juxtapoz Magazine 15Bytes ..read more