West Valley Arts has four art galleries at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and welcomes exhibit
​proposals from individual artists, arts collectives, arts organizations, researchers, curators, collectors, and others.
Exhibition spaces include:
  • Celebration Gallery (main gallery)
  • Crescent Gallery
  • Plaza Level Gallery
  • Bridge Gallery
  • Featured Artist Showcase

OPEN APPLICATIONS

EXHIBITION SPACES

PRIMARY EXHIBITION AREA
Celebration Gallery:  ​The Celebration Gallery is the primary exhibition area in the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Exhibitions run approximately 6-8 weeks, and can accommodate both wall and pedestal pieces, and many multimedia installations. Artist collectives, multiple artist curated shows, guilds, societies and community/group shows are preferred in this space. Individual artist shows are generally not shown. Exhibitions are scheduled 12-18 months in advance of the opening date. West Valley Arts staff designs promotional material for primary exhibitions for use in digital media. Production of printed material is available at an additional cost. West Valley Arts  plans and promotes an opening night reception for each exhibition held in the Celebration Gallery. Food, beverage and bar service, and musical and/or other entertainment is available at an additional cost, if desired.
SECONDARY EXHIBITION AREAS
Plaza Level Gallery:  Plaza Level Gallery exhibitions run approximately 4-8 weeks and are limited to 2-D wall pieces. Individual artist exhibitions may be shown, although small group shows are encouraged. Plaza Level Gallery exhibitions are scheduled 4-6 months in advance of the opening date. Opening receptions are not provided, however, artists or arts organizations are welcome to contact the UCCC sales team regarding facility use for additional special events. Plaza Level Gallery exhibitions are promoted through our standard media outlets and calendars.
Crescent Gallery:  Crescent Gallery exhibitions run approximately 4-8 weeks and are typically limited to 2-D wall pieces, although some 3-D or sensitive items may be displayed on pedestals inside a large glass showcase. Individual artist or group exhibitions may be shown. Crescent Gallery exhibitions are scheduled 4-6 months in advance of the opening date. Opening receptions are not provided for Crescent Gallery exhibitions, however, artists or arts organizations are welcome to contact the UCCC sales team regarding facility use for additional special events. Crescent Gallery exhibitions are promoted through our standard media outlets and calendars.
Bridge Gallery:  Bridge Gallery exhibitions are reserved for smaller 3-D or sensitive items that must be shown in glass display cases, and run 4-8 times per year, from January through October. Examples of artwork shown in the Bridge Gallery include pottery, ceramics, glass items, jewelry, fiber art, small crafts, carvings, or cultural artifacts. Individual artist or group exhibitions may be shown. Opening receptions are not provided for Bridge Gallery exhibitions, however, artists or arts organizations are welcome to contact the UCCC sales team regarding facility use for additional special events. Bridge Gallery exhibitions are promoted through our standard media outlets and calendars.
Featured Artist Showcase:  Featured Artist Showcase exhibitions run quarterly, featuring large-scale, 2-D works, offered for sale, and placed at strategic, highly visible, public locations throughout the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Opening receptions are not provided for Featured Artist Showcase exhibitions, however, artists or arts organizations are welcome to contact the UCCC sales team regarding facility use for additional special events. Feature Artist Showcase exhibitions are promoted through our standard media outlets and calendars.