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

July in U Arts

07-11-2024

July in U Arts

Astounding arts offerings continue through July! Read on to see what our CFA faculty/students, UArts staff, and Utah arts affiliates have planned for...

Notes from abroad: studying theatre in London

07-08-2024

Notes from abroad: studying theatre in London

This summer I completed a Learning Abroad program in London, England. I spent 6 weeks studying Shakespeare, contemporary theatre, and London history,...

U Theatre hosts first annual summer workshop for high school theatre teachers

06-25-2024

U Theatre hosts first annual summer workshop for high school theatre teachers

The University of Utah Department of Theatre hosted the first annual High School Theatre Teacher Summer Workshop in the Meldrum Theatre on June 14....

Arts in SLC are heating up!

06-05-2024

Arts in SLC are heating up!

The arts are in full swing this summer! 

Snap your fingers in time with the band, tingle with excitement as the curtain rises on the stage, stumble...

Liz Leckie named 2024 Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator

06-05-2024

Liz Leckie named 2024 Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator

Liz Leckie, College of Fine Arts Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs, has been awarded 2024 Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator...

Two new department Chairs to take the reins July 1

05-20-2024

Two new department Chairs to take the reins July 1

After two rigorous national searches, the College of Fine Arts is thrilled to announce and welcome Temma...

CFA staffer Emeri Fetzer wins big at the Swoopys

05-17-2024

CFA staffer Emeri Fetzer wins big at the Swoopys

There’s a new kind of Master designation at the U and it was granted to our very own Communications Specialist and Grant Writer Emeri Fetzer at this...

Power in Persistence: Joanna Kotze’s ‘lectric Eye

05-06-2024

Power in Persistence: Joanna Kotze’s ‘lectric Eye

“It’s funny… I’ve never gotten a blister on my foot until this performance,” said University of Utah Dance student Kiya Green.  

Green...

Thank you, Professor Paul Larsen

04-30-2024

Thank you, Professor Paul Larsen

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s time to congratulate professor Paul Larsen on his retirement after 25 years of teaching at the U.

Larsen...

RECAP: ArtsForce Career Trek to UMFA

04-29-2024

RECAP: ArtsForce Career Trek to UMFA

By Sarah Benedict

For the final Career Trek of the semester, ArtsForce took students to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Only a short walk away from...

Calling Class of '24: What's next?

04-26-2024

Calling Class of '24: What's next?

Hey you, new graduate!

Can we ask for two minutes of your time? 

The Next Step Survey not only helps us know what College of Fine Arts...

ArtsForce Asks: Todd Oberndorfer

04-24-2024

ArtsForce Asks: Todd Oberndorfer

Todd Oberndorfer is an artist and arts administrator. He holds a BFA in 2D design from Weber State University and an MA in Arts Administration from...

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