VIRTUAL EXHIBITS
CELEBRATION GALLERY
Featuring both traditional and contemporary interpretations of Day of the Dead altars, or ofrendas, which are built to honor the lives of those who were important to them, or a way to pay respects to and remember their ancestors. This year's altars and art installations include individuals, families, international government entities, high school educators and students, and others.

​Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm
PLAZA GALLERY
A photographic exhibit of images taken at the Day of the Dead Celebration hosted at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City since 2004. The images provide a visual survey of experiences visitors have when attending the event in previous years.

Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm
 CRESCENT GALLERY
An exhibit curated by Dr. Armando Solórzano which provides viewers a photographic overview of the many Day of the Dead celebrations throughout the state of Utah. A visual complement to his recent publication We are Waiting for You: The Day of the Dead Zapotlan (2017)

Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm
CRESCENT GALLERY
An exhibition of traditional dresses from different Mexican states, including Colima, Jalisco, Chiapas, Puebla and Oaxaca. The handmade dresses are on loan courtesy of David Silos of Ballet Folklorico ECK; and sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City.

Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm

ON PERMANENT DISPLAY

We recognize the importance of community culture as described by art, heritage artifacts, and archives. West Valley Arts is committed to collection development, preservation, and access to al objects in its public collection. We collect, preserve, and display items of local artistic, cultural, and historic interest. The permanent collection is continually evolving, and includes nearly 120 works ranging from small collectibles to outdoor public art installations.

OTHER ITEMS IN PERMANENT COLLECTION

International Doll Collection

Native American sand paintings by artist George Joe

Traditional Hmong Story Cloth

"Tapa Cloth," Polynesian woodcarving by Tonga Uaisele

"Traditional Work Wear of Northern Japanese Farmers." A traditional Japanese clothing display

Arnold Friberg by Ed Fraughton

​Chinese lion dance mask

​Chinese changing masks
Navajo Code Talkers photo proof artifact

"The Beauty of Nantou." 24 photographs depicting scenes from Taiwan

A collection of Chinese and Japanese callipgraphy by various artists

"Little Willie," painting by Dr. Raymond Clark

Three bronze sculptures by Chines artist Tsang Bair

​"Totem Pole Aglow" by photographer Nancy Anderson

"On Aquarius at Sunset," by Bona Ros


and many more...
"Children of Diversity" quilt by the Utah Quilt Guild

"West Valley City," carved egg by Best of State winner Brian Baity

"Changing Woman," chalk painting by Ruby Chacon

"Crowns: Portraits of African-American Women in Church Hats" by Mr. Vic

Traditional Samoan Kava Bowl

Traditional Tahitian head dress, drums, and fans

Japanese Kokeshi Gourd and Tanuki Dolls

Russian Imperial Furniture replicas

GALLERY INFORMATION

All exhibits are free of charge and open to the public. Masks and social distancing are required for entry for all visitors
To make arrangements for groups, call 801-965-5100

Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday - Sunday
Closed

Address
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
West Valley City, UT 84119