WHY US?

Find your voice. Fuel your passion. Ignite your future.

The University of Utah College of Fine Arts faculty and programs challenge, immerse and ultimately prepare committed students for a rewarding career in the arts. 

Specialization and Teaching

World class faculty and robust arts teaching programs fuel the next generations of creative thinkers.

Spotlight

With over a dozen venues to exhibit, perform, or screen films, students’ chances to shine are abundant.

Arts Research

As a Research 1 institution, opportunities abound to participate in groundbreaking creative and scholarly arts research.

Interdisciplinary

Whether across creative disciplines or across campus, innovation thrives where the arts intersect.

Creative Culture

Salt Lake City’s thriving and vibrant arts culture offers world class local and global arts experiences.

Nature

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, campus is minutes away from trailheads and ski resorts.

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The Finer Points

New ARToberFest unites Department of Art & Art History

10-15-2024

New ARToberFest unites Department of Art & Art History

The Department of Art & Art History will celebrate autumn and art at ARToberFest, Thursday October 17 from 4p to 8p in the Art Building Courtyard...

U Theatre actors, playwright featured in Plan-B Theatre's "FULL COLOR"

10-14-2024

U Theatre actors, playwright featured in Plan-B Theatre's "FULL COLOR"

Plan-B Theatre presents “FULL COLOR” –– a world premiere by Tatiana Christian, Chris Curlett, Dee-Dee...

Exhibition honors two U Art & Art History greats

10-09-2024

Exhibition honors two U Art & Art History greats

Join the University of Utah Department of Art & Art History for an exhibition celebrating the legacy of two artists and educators who made an extraordinary...

Celebrating Research Week with School of Music and the College of Fine Arts

10-03-2024

Celebrating Research Week with School of Music and the College of Fine Arts

The School of Music celebrated its inaugural Research Week September...

U Asia Campus Film Showcase

10-01-2024

U Asia Campus Film Showcase

Come see the amazing work of Film & Media Arts students from the University of Utah Asia Campus at the U-Asia Film Showcase!

Last week, the...

Love, puppets, sword fighting

09-30-2024

Love, puppets, sword fighting

“People should come see ‘The...

Eric Handman on Dance, Drones, and AI

09-25-2024

Eric Handman on Dance, Drones, and AI

by Ashley Jian Thomson and Merritt Mecham

For

U Theatre debuts in the new Meldrum Theatre with “The Heart of Robin Hood”

09-23-2024

U Theatre debuts in the new Meldrum Theatre with “The Heart of Robin Hood”

This week the University of Utah Department of Theatre will open “The Heart of Robin Hood” by David Farr, running September 27 through October 6, 2024. 

The...

Meet us at the cross・roads

09-20-2024

Meet us at the cross・roads

cross·roads /ˈkrôsˌrōdz/ n. an intersection of two or more roads; a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.

Meet...

U Arts community will gather for CFA Assembly

09-16-2024

U Arts community will gather for CFA Assembly

This Wednesday, September 18 2024, the College of Fine Arts will gather as one vibrant community to share creative work and research and to celebrate...

Inaugural CFA Research Exhibition

09-11-2024

Inaugural CFA Research Exhibition

On view from September 16-20 in the School of Music McKay Library, curated by Library Director and Adjunct Professor Lisa Chaufty. 

Viewing...

Fine Arts faculty participate in inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum

08-30-2024

Fine Arts faculty participate in inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum

This year, a group of faculty from the University of Utah College of Fine Arts will participate in the inaugural AAC&U Virtual Institute on AI,...

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