Art Exhibitions at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
More than just your typical art gallery, Utah Cultural Celebration Center exhibits reflect community partnerships that help fulfill the WV Arts mission, celebrate diversity and the local arts scene, and provide a forum for community dialog. We encourage the expression of ideas, values, public education, and civic engagement. Our team interacts with and supports the local community to present art, artifacts and information in ways that build appreciation for diversity and enrich the community. These art galleries are located at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and the West Valley Performing Arts Center.
Current Exhibitions
Body, Land
On View: January 17 – May 24, 2023 Location: Location: Plaza Level Gallery, Utah Cultural Celebration Center Free Admission, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Extended hours during Community First Fridays Curated by Rocio Vasquez Cisneros and Alejandra Ramos, Body/Land assembles a spectrum of women artists exploring the metaphorical and physical connections between body and land.
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Walking Backward Into Our Future
On View: March 3 to April 26, 2023 Location: Celebration Gallery, West Valley Performing Arts Center Free Admission, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Extended hours during Community First Fridays Oceanic languages describe the progression of life as a journey into the future that we undertake while facing the past. As modern Pacific Islanders, the achievements and lessons of ancestors remain clearly in front of us – guiding, inspiring, and provoking – as we walk into the future. This community exhibition juxtaposes “traditional” cultural items and themes with “modern” expressions and interpretations by Utah Pacific Islanders that show how the past informs and inspires the present and future.
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We Are All Water
On View: March 9 to June 22, 2023 Location: Crescent Gallery, West Valley Performing Arts Center Free Admission, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Extended hours during Community First Fridays This exhibition consists of a collectively tie-dyed cloth, representing the Jordan river, and individual self-portraits that express aspects of each student's identity and their connection to water.
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Community First Fridays
On the first Friday of the month, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center opens additional gallery hours from noon to 7 p.m. Join us in the galleries for exhibition receptions to hear from the artists in-person and meet other arts enthusiasts.
Please note that all the schedule dates and times are subject to change or cancellation |
UCCC GALLERY EXHIBIT HOURSMondays-Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays-Saturdays, By Special Arrangement Sundays, CLOSED For groups larger than 10, special tours, or after hours viewings, please contact Michael Christensen at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov, or by calling (801) 965-5108.
ADDRESSUtah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, UT 84119 (801) 965-5100 |
WVPAC GALLERY EXHIBIT HOURSWednesdays-Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mondays-Tuesdays, By Special Arrangement Sundays, CLOSED For groups larger than 10, special tours, or after hours viewings, please contact Michael Christensen at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov, or by calling (801) 965-5108.
ADDRESSWest Valley Performing Arts Center
3333 Decker Lake Drive West Valley City, UT 84119 (801) 965-5140 |
Call For Entries
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The Very Grimm exhibit will accompany the theatrical production of Into the Woods, both scheduled April 13 –May 6, 2023. We are looking for artwork featuring subject matter from any of the classic Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales, including Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and others.
TO APPLY
Digital photo examples of proposed work may be submitted to Michael Christensen via email: michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov by March 17, 2023. Artists may submit up to three entries maximum. Please include the following information for each item submitted:
QUESTIONS?
Please email Michael Christensen, Visual Arts Manager at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov.
Very Grimm CFE (PDF)
The Very Grimm exhibit will accompany the theatrical production of Into the Woods, both scheduled April 13 –May 6, 2023. We are looking for artwork featuring subject matter from any of the classic Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales, including Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and others.
TO APPLY
Digital photo examples of proposed work may be submitted to Michael Christensen via email: michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov by March 17, 2023. Artists may submit up to three entries maximum. Please include the following information for each item submitted:
- Artist
- Title
- Medium
- Price (30% to UCCC upon sale)
- Dimensions (including frame, if applicable)
QUESTIONS?
Please email Michael Christensen, Visual Arts Manager at michael.christensen@wvc-ut.gov.
Very Grimm CFE (PDF)
Future Exhibition Proposals
Exhibition proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to send in your exhibition proposal today!
PAST EXHIBITIONS
West Valley Arts has housed countless art exhibits over the years at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and the West Valley Performing Arts Center.
Alchemy | Transmutations
On View: January 12 – February 23, 2023 Location: Celebration Gallery, Utah Cultural Celebration Center Free Admission, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Extended hours during “Community First Fridays,” Friday, Feb. 3 The selection of artworks in this exhibition share artist's observations of the material world through the rarified and varied symbolism of Transmutation; they explore the states of matter, the planes of existence, the process of early scientific exploration, and other paths of Transformation.
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ADDITIONAL
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 all objects in its public collection. 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 |
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CONTACT
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Utah Cultural Celebration Center: 801-963-3305 West Valley Performing Arts Center: 801-965-5140 West Valley Arts
3333 Decker Lake Drive West Valley City, UT 84119 801-965-5140 |
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