​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.
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.   
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. 
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 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  
​(801) 965-5100  

WVPAC GALLERY EXHIBIT HOURS

Wednesdays-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.

​ADDRESS

West Valley Performing Arts Center  
3333 Decker Lake Drive  
West Valley City, UT  84119  
(801) 965-5140  

Call For Entries

Very Grimm

​Exhibition Dates: April 13 to May 6, 2023 
Entries Deadline:  Friday, March 17, 2023 
West Valley Arts is currently accepting entries for its next exhibit in the Rotunda Gallery at the West Valley Performing Arts Center.
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:
  • 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.

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