About Us
Established in 1899 by the Third Utah Legislature three years
after Utah received statehood, the Utah Arts Council is the
primary agency in Utah through which state and national funds
combine to stimulate and encourage the arts in the state.
The Council distributes funds appropriated directly for the
arts by both the Utah State Legislature and the National Endowment
for the Arts. It acts as a state coordinator and advisor,
having an awareness of various programs that might be underway
at any given time around the state. The Council assists with
professional development where needed and provides direct
matching grants to more than 200 nonprofit organizations across
the state.
The Utah Arts Council conducts programs, directed by Council
staff, which provide more than 500 outreach services (including
financial assistance) to schools, local arts councils and
organizations, community centers, performing groups and individual
artists. Overall the Council serves as a catalyst for arts
programming throughout the state, assisting arts organizations,
groups and individuals in bringing the arts to the people
of Utah.
Locations
The Utah Arts Council's main offices are located at the historic
Glendinning Home, next door to the Governor's Mansion on South
Temple. The Folk Arts Program is housed at the Chase Home
in the middle of Salt Lake City's Liberty Park. The Public Art, Design Art, Traveling Exhibits
and Visual Arts Programs are housed in the the Rio Grande Depot.
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