Events for Art & Museum Exhibits

Preview Party Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

Come celebrate the opening of Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation—an exhibition of prints, textiles, and sculptures that trace the artist’s thirty-year journey of storytelling through art. Cocktail Attire | 21+ Small plates, desserts, cocktails, and music. Tickets $100 per person.

Event info: Preview Party - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Tickets: Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt Preview Party



Third Saturday for families: Tell Your Story in Art at UMFA

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday is extra special, as it is also the opening day for the new special exhibition Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation!

Event info: Third Saturday for Families: Tell Your Story in Art - Utah Museum of Fine Arts



Drop-in Drawing Disco at UMFA

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event is artist-led and invites you to explore your artistic potential.

Event info: Drop-in Drawing Disco - Utah Museum of Fine Arts



Wonder in Nature & Art: Free Family Day

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center



Wonder in Nature & Art: Free Family Day

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center



Wonder in Nature & Art: Free Family Day

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center



Drop-in Drawing Disco at UMFA

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event is artist-led and invites you to explore your artistic potential.

Event info: Drop-in Drawing Disco - Utah Museum of Fine Arts



Artist Factory Workshop: Graphic Design with Crezna Crouse

This workshop is perfect for curious creatives! Learn how to use Procreate, a popular digital illustration app, to turn your ideas into eye-catching designs. Crezna will walk you through the basics and show you how to use its tools with simple graphic design principles to create artwork you’ll feel proud of. No experience needed—all skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re brand new to digital art or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is a great place to start. Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and have fun creating! FREE and open to the public with a $20 suggested donation. Parking is validated at OCA. Bring your creativity and dive into the world of digital design!

RSVP: Ogden Contemporary Arts | Kindful



Day of Remembrance: A reading of KILO-WAT with Plan-B Theatre and JACL Mt. Olympus Chapter

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is honored to collaborate with the Japanese American Citizens League’s Mt. Olympus Chapter, and Plan-B Theatre, to commemorate Day of Remembrance, which recognizes the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. This order led to the unjust mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The day serves as a remembrance of this historical injustice and acts as a call to action to protect civil liberties today. 

RSVP encouraged: Day of Remembrance Tickets, Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

Event info: Day of Remembrance - Utah Museum of Fine Arts



Once Upon an Art Museum: Free Storytime for Families at UMFA

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!

Event info: Once Upon an Art Museum - Utah Museum of Fine Arts