​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.

Current Exhibitions

Trees of Diversity
On View: November 15 - December 30, 2021
Location: Throughout the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
​Free Admission

This year’s Trees of Diversity exhibit continues a community tradition that started over 15 years ago.  Trees on display represent different countries and ethnic backgrounds as well as family traditions.  Spread throughout the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and complimented by the Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams exhibition, community wreaths, nativities, and other festive décor, the Trees of Diversity exhibit showcases the richness of culture in our community, both here and abroad.
 
Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams
On View: November 15 - December 30, 2021
Location: Throughout the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
​Free Admission

This year’s Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams exhibit features holiday, seasonal, Christmas, and wintry paintings and photographs by several local Utah artists.  Come visit and enjoy seasonal fine art while discovering Christmas trees decorated by cultural and community groups while you’re here.  Wreaths, nativities, and other festive décor complement your 2021 holiday experience at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center.  
Winter Market
On View: November 15 - December 30, 2021
Location: Bridge Gallery, Utah Cultural Celebration Center
​Free Admission

Come in from the cold and experience the holiday spirit by finding the perfect gift for your loved-one.  This winter the Bridge Gallery features works by local artists Jonna Ramey, Steve Dale, and Michael Melik, all selling handmade gifts, including small stone sculpture, pots & bowls, and decorative one-of-a-kind knives.

Cogs and Screws: Exploring Soviet Idealism

On View: November, 18, 2021 - February 23, 2022
Location: Celebration Gallery, Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Free Admission
Described as Socialist Realism, Russian art during the Soviet era was strong, overtly ideological, idealistic, and vulnerable at the same time.  Referring to art as the "Cogs and Screws" of revolution, Vladimir Lenin set the stage for art to reflect Soviet society while also being aspirational.  It was “optimistic in spirit, realist in style, and supportive of the Soviet cause.”  War and conflict were an integral part of the Soviet experience; the Great Patriotic war (World War II) and the Cold War were times of great sacrifice for the ideals of the Soviet Union. Art led the way, shaping the narrative stories and memories of Soviet individuals and communities--venerating the working class, the soldiers and sailors, and farmers as the true Soviet heroes.

GALLERY & EXHIBIT HOURS

Mondays-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.

ADDRESS

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

PAST EXHIBITIONS

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