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

Step Up funding can help you fuel your internship

12-10-2024

Step Up funding can help you fuel your internship

Calling undergraduate students of any major! 

Perhaps you’ve found a terrific internship to gain vital work experience and move you...

Remembering “philosophical soul” of U Graphic Design program, Raymond C. Morales

12-04-2024

Remembering “philosophical soul” of U Graphic Design program, Raymond C. Morales

On November 19, 2024, the world lost a visionary artist, treasured educator, mentor, and friend in the death of American...

ArtsForce Asks: 3D Digital Sculptor Dana Hansen

12-03-2024

ArtsForce Asks: 3D Digital Sculptor Dana Hansen

In a recent informational interview, Dana Hansen, a 3D Digital Sculptor...

U Opera celebrates the season

11-26-2024

U Opera celebrates the season

This year, U Opera celebrates its 30th consecutive year of a holiday performance featuring "Amahl and the Night Visitors," alongside Salt Lake Symphony...

RECAP: ArtsForce Career Trek to Ririe Woodbury

11-15-2024

RECAP: ArtsForce Career Trek to Ririe Woodbury

On October 25, CFA students had the opportunity to visit Ririe-Woodbury Dance...

Skip Black Friday

11-12-2024

Skip Black Friday

Skip the chaos of Black Friday and head straight to the U campus instead! The Department of Art & Art History (Gittins Gallery) and Utah Museum...

Holiday Event Round-Up with U Arts

11-11-2024

Holiday Event Round-Up with U Arts

‘Tis the season for art! Wondrous holiday events await you on the University of Utah campus. Take a stroll through our markets or take a seat in one...

Brittany Nelson joins the CFA as new Finance and Operations Officer

11-07-2024

Brittany Nelson joins the CFA as new Finance and Operations Officer

The College of Fine Arts is excited to welcome Brittany Nelson as its new Finance and Operations Officer. Nelson takes the reins from the UMFA Chief...

People who love and care

11-06-2024

People who love and care

“Spring Awakening,” presented by the University...

New Creative Arts Therapies courses launch at University of Utah

11-05-2024

New Creative Arts Therapies 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...

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