ABOUT

ABOUT US

West Valley Arts is a 501(c)3 public non-profit organization that creates opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate art, culture and community. We make our commitment visible by producing high quality cultural and artistic experiences for the residents of West Valley City, Utah and beyond that include community celebrations, concerts, art galleries, educational outreach and theatre. Some of the initiatives are ARTrageous Educational Programs, Día de los Muertos Celebration, and more at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center.

Mission

West Valley Arts is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization that creates opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate art, culture and community.

LEARN

Leave an impact on the next generation by supporting ARTrageous educational programs. West Valley Arts introduces K-12 students to the arts, supports educational workshops for artists, and offers internships for students pursuing careers in all aspects of the arts.

EXPERIENCE

Your contribution supports the production of our programs, including payments for artists, scripts, lighting, sound, costumes, hair and makeup, rental equipment and artistic licenses for our live theatre productions, free community concerts, year-round art galleries and more.

CELEBRATE

Sustain the West Valley City community by supporting accessible arts programming that uplifts and celebrates the most diverse city in Utah.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

West Valley Arts believe that art brings people together and creates a space that fosters empathy, compassion, and understanding; bigotry, prejudice, or discrimination are not welcome in such a space. We resolve to embrace the differences that are too often the subject of social prejudice and discrimination, including but not limited to gender identity, sexuality, national origin, race, religion, disability, etc. West Valley Arts' priority is to promote a culture of acceptance and artistic exploration that leads to a deeper understanding of the human condition.

Meet Our Team

West Valley Arts Foundation Board of Directors

WAYNE PYLE
President

ANDREW CARROLL
Chair

JAMIE YOUNG
Vice Chair

JIM WELCH
Treasurer

TERA SMITH
Secretary

DONN JERSEY
Member

SAM JOHNSON
Member

ERIN CARLSON
Member

LAURIE STRINGHAM
Member

ELIZABETH WEIGHT
Member

West Valley Arts Administrative Staff

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center are owned and operated by West Valley City.

JEFF OLSEN

Director of Arts & Culture
Co-Executive Producer, WVPAC

Phone: 801-965-5102
jeff.olsen@wvc-ut.gov

VANESSA OLSON

Theatre Program Manager &
Co-Executive Producer, WVPAC

Phone: 801-965-5154
vanessa.olson@wvc-ut.gov

MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN

Visual Arts Program
Manager

Phone: 801-965-5108
michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov

SUSAN KLINKER

ARTrageous Program
Manager

Phone: 801-965-5101
susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov

AMANDA DEBRY

Marketing & Development
Manager

Phone: 801-965-5105
amanda.debry@wvc-ut.gov

TEMPEST FUCHS

Venue Manager

Phone: 801-965-5082
tempest.fuchs@wvc-ut.gov

RACHEL STONE

Special Event Coordinator

Phone: 801-965-5113
rachel.stone@wvc-ut.gov

ADAM FLITTON

Technical Director

Phone: 801-965-5109
adam.flitton@wvc-ut.gov

CYPRESS STEVENS

Box Office Supervisor

Phone: 801-965-5143
cypress.stevens@wvc-ut.gov

West Valley Arts Support Staff

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE
Anna Cutler
801-965-5083
anna.cutler@wvc-ut.gov

BOX OFFICE ATTENDANT
Alexis Fowles
alexis.fowles@wvc-ut.gov

PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Teresa Tate
801-963-3305
teresa.tate@wvc-ut.gov

GRANTS & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Alicia Zepeda
alicia.zepeda@wvc-ut.gov

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Kat Peterson
kat.peterson@wvc-ut.gov

ARTRAGEOUS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Gwen Grunwald

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM INTERN
Brenda Payan Medina

VENUE SALES COORDINATOR
Derek Lopez-Morrison
801-965-5084
derek.morrison@wvc-ut.gov

VENUE SALES COORDINATOR
Tom Roche
tom.roche@wvc-ut.gov

UCCC EVENT SUPERVISOR
Kris Tanner
krystle.tanner@wvc-ut.gov

UCCC EVENT SUPERVISOR
Sophia Thimmes
sophia.thimmes@wvc-ut.gov

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Jeff Orren
801-965-5119
jeff.orren@wvc-ut.gov

CUSTODIAL/OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS
Joe Paur
Chad Lawrence

WIGS & MAKEUP SUPERVISOR
Savanna Finley
savanna.finley@wvc-ut.gov

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
Kelsey Nichols
kelsey.nichols@wvc-ut.gov

COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANT MANAGER
Alicia Kondrick

FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR
Estaphany Castañon-Pasillas
estaphany.pasillas@wvc-ut.gov

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Jonah "Ducky" Garlick

UCCC EVENT STAFF
Daniel Pack

FRONT OF HOUSE ATTENDANTS
Bex Davis
Emma McAllister
Alana Pa'u