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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. 

teaching

Specialization and Teaching

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

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Spotlight

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

research

Arts Research

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

interdisiplne

Interdisciplinary

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

city

Creative Culture

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

mountains

Nature

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

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300+

Arts experiences on campus each year

86%

of alumni rated their experience as excellent/good

95%

of our recent alumni felt respected by their instructors/faculty

NEWS + BLOG

The Finer Points

New Creative Arts Therapy courses launch at University of Utah
11-05-2024
New Creative Arts Therapy courses launch at University of Utah

As a state, Utah has a rich history of using the arts for wellbeing. The more recent groundswell of emerging arts and health initiatives in various...

Channel electrically exciting dance at Grounding
11-04-2024
Channel electrically exciting dance at Grounding

This month, watch as the School of Dance harnesses the electric power of its alumni and faculty in Grounding.

Grounding features work by...

Inside “A Musical Cabinet of Curiosities”
10-22-2024
Inside “A Musical Cabinet of Curiosities”

Every year, the day after Utah Philharmonia’s Haunted Orchestra concert concludes, Dr. Robert Baldwin starts thinking about the music selections for...

The (re)making of a Shakespeare classic
10-22-2024
The (re)making of a Shakespeare classic

There’s a specific magic a play written centuries ago and presented all over the world through the ages can manifest in a theatre community. Deciding...

You're invited...to Dinner Party
10-21-2024
You're invited...to Dinner Party

The University of Utah School of Dance presents “Dinner Party,” an evening of original choreography...

Taking Shakespeare to local young audiences
10-18-2024
Taking Shakespeare to local young audiences

The Department of Theatre’s cast for A...

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...

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