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At Studio Olafur Eliasson, testing "A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds" for the Great Salt Lake, 2026. (Courtesy of Studio Olafur Eliasson)
‘A symphony of disappearing sounds’ brings environmental crisis into civic engagement
By Caitlyn Homolya, Arts Writer | March 27, 2026

  The green landscapes, stone bridges and monuments of Memory Grove Park just north of downtown Salt Lake City will soon make room for...

Khiry Walker (left) and Eli Mayer (right) share one final glance in "King James" on the Meldrum Stage.(Courtesy of BW Productions)
‘King James’ celebrates friendship through the legacy of the NBA
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | March 25, 2026

  Matt (Eli Mayer) and Shawn (Khiry Walker) are fearless basketball fans. Cavaliers fans, specifically. And the legacy of LeBron James...

Dancers across all divisions in the final grand entry of this year's annual pow wow at the Jon M. Huntsman center on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Leo LeBohec | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
‘Threading our Legacies’ Pow Wow showcases Native excellence
By Leo LeBohec and Samuel Loveland | March 23, 2026

  The University of Utah hosted its 54th annual Pow Wow on March 21 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Over 200 dancers and seven drum groups...

A ceramic vase painted with a portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama wearing a graduation cap highlights themes of women’s leadership and education. (Courtesy of Sophie Smart)
Local women use their craft to amplify voices across Salt Lake City
By Caitlyn Homolya, Arts Writer | March 23, 2026

  Pictures, pottery and gallery walls across Salt Lake City tell stories about identity, community and resilience. As Salt Lake continues...

(left to right) Catherine Soucy, Keanna Frodente and Kevin Alberts stand around costume designs in the costume shop of Pioneer Theatre Company. (Courtesy of Joshua Black)
‘I’m outlasting everybody’: behind the design of Pioneer Theatre Company
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | March 21, 2026

  Kevin Alberts grew up in theatre, designing from a young age in Detroit, Michigan. He has now been costume designing for Pioneer Theatre...

(Music Therapy student pictured playing guitar | Photo courtesy of Avery Truman)
How music therapy students at USU combine art and science for mental health
By Avery Truman | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

(Local musicians play onstage in Logan, Utah | Courtesy of Hazel Harris)
Logan music scene rebuilds after venue closure
By Hazel Harris-Staples | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

(Students at Utah Arts Academy in St. George bring “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to life, reimagining the musical as a puppet-centered performance that fuses theater with a screen-based, televised aesthetic | Courtesy of Utah Arts Academy)
Artists at Utah Arts Academy face a choice: Stay and grow the local scene or chase opportunities beyond
By Lexy Borgogno and Rylee Hjorth | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

(Kipper Roach plays a piece in SUU's Thorley Recital Hall | Photo courtesy of Payson Davis)
SUU ends Piano Performance Degree, students advocate for the arts
By Payson Davis | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

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How Tumbleweeds gave Utah kids a film festival to grow up with
By Laney Hansen and Greta Faatz | March 19, 2026

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

"Cold Calls: Japan," an official selection of the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival. (Courtesy of Banff Mountain Film Festival)
Scenes from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Day 3
By Samuel Loveland, Arts Writer | March 6, 2026

  It’s Banff time once again in Utah. Touring all around the world, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival graced the University of...

Dr. Navaravong, president of the Thai Association of Utah and Kijvekin, Simply Thai owner and Thai Association of Utah vice president, welcome customers to the Thai Association of Utah’s Thai Market, in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday, Jan. 22. 2026. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
The Thai Association engages youth in multicultural experiences with just one market
By Samuel Loveland, Arts Writer | March 5, 2026

  A man opens the restaurant doors of Simply Thai, and the vendors, some of whom have been up since 6 a.m., preparing for the day, hurry...

Utah Arts Alliance 2023 ILLUMINATE festival. (Courtesy of Utah Arts Alliance)
Utah Arts Alliance presents the 10th annual ILLUMINATE
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | March 4, 2026

  On March 6 and 7, the Utah Arts Alliance (UAA) will host the 10th annual ILLUMINATE, a walkable showcase of light installations, live...

(Design by Lexi Metcalf | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
How classical music connects communities across Utah
By Caitlyn Homolya, Arts Writer | March 2, 2026

  Classical music is a visible and sustained part of Utah’s culture, supported by strong public school programs, family encouragement...

Paisley Jensen art. (Courtesy of Paisley Jensen)
‘ICE OUT’: University of Utah student artists create in resistance
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | February 27, 2026

  Ethan Hanna and Paisley Jensen have two different stylistic approaches to political art, but they both share one message — "ICE Out." Their...

Pieces of various artists on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Photo by Lily Hersch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
The 4th annual Healing Arts Show is a love letter to shared mental health struggles
By Lily Hersch | February 27, 2026

  In a fast, constantly changing world, taking care of and acknowledging our mental health is more important than ever. Practicing this...

Viewers observe a sculpture by Marie Watt. (Courtesy of Adelaide Ryder)
‘Storywork’ at the UMFA stitches communities together
By Nate Thorne, Arts Writer | February 26, 2026

  Blankets tower overhead, surround the walls, and are set in prints, sculpted and even carved into a three-dimensional infinity symbol....

Greg Urso and other bikers test the new Driving Range trail in "Best Day Ever" (Photo courtesy of Ben Knight)
‘Best Day Ever’ on tour with the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
By Laney Hansen and Lily Hersch | February 23, 2026

  From the dewy forests of Vermont to the snowcapped mountains of Montana, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival brings the stories...

Dancers onstage at the School of Dance production "Belle Danse." (Courtesy of the School of Dance)
Haunting classics and refreshing original dances in ‘Belle Danse’
By Nate Thorne, Arts Writer | February 17, 2026

  Dancers in bold and unique metallic costumes took to the stage, followed by contemporary ballet dancers in ombre dresses and ghostly...

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