Arts

‘A symphony of disappearing sounds’ brings environmental crisis into civic engagement

Salt Lake City is turning to public art to spark a deeper conversation about the future of the Great Salt Lake.

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 a three-story illuminated sphere. The art installation will...

‘King James’ celebrates friendship through the legacy of the NBA

March Madness kicked off on March 19 and Pioneer Theatre Company has the perfect show for fans of the ball. “King James” is running now through April 4 at the Meldrum Theatre.

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 is what ties them together. “King James” was written...

‘Threading our Legacies’ Pow Wow showcases Native excellence

This year’s annual Pow Wow allowed families and tribal communities to connect and celebrate their culture.

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 performed throughout the day, and the event attracted over...

Local women use their craft to amplify voices across Salt Lake City

Sophie Smart and Jade Burke are local artists in Salt Lake City who highlight women’s stories and perspectives.

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 to celebrate Women's History Month, local female artists...

‘I’m outlasting everybody’: behind the design of Pioneer Theatre Company

Kevin Alberts has been resident costume designer for Pioneer Theatre Company for 38 consecutive years. As they celebrate 65 years of seasoned shows, we talk with the hand behind the magic of the theatre.

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 Company (PTC) for almost 40 years. From student to superior He...

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