Dear Colleagues,
With Thanksgiving this month, it's the perfect time to share how grateful we are at Utah Arts & Museums for our state's wonderful cultural community. We're in awe of all of you: the remarkable people who produce the things and places that bring Utahns together to learn, create, and enjoy.
Also, just a reminder that we've been merging our social media pages and some of our newsletters. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook at @utahartsandmuseums. A list of our newsletters that you can subscribe to is on our Newsletters webpage.
Wishing you all the best,
Alyssa Hickman Grove
Communications and Literary Arts Manager
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Creative West is offering a Capacity Building Webinar Series, a year-long lineup of free professional development workshops for artists and arts organizations. Join them the second Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Arts Midwest is currently accepting applications for the National Endowment for the Arts' annual Big Read program. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support community-based reading programs designed around a single book. Submit an Intent to Apply by Jan. 15, 2026; the full application is due Jan. 29, 2026.
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The "Access: An Accommodations Program for Organizations Grant" supports current Creative West grantee organizations that are working to make arts and cultural programming more accessible to people with disabilities. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2026, or until all available funds have been awarded.
- Creative West's "Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant" celebrates and invests in the cultural practices and art forms that connect and sustain communities. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2026, or until all available funds have been awarded.
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The Teiger Foundation's hosting grant provides up to $75,000 to help U.S.-based institutions present exhibitions or projects that originated elsewhere. Available four times a year.
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The National Endowment for the Arts and Mid-America Arts Alliance are accepting applications for Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants, a nationwide grant opportunity of up to $25K to support arts projects for military-connected individuals. Guidelines and application materials are available through Jan. 15, 2026.
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Breaking Barriers Accepting Applications
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Our Breaking Barriers program is accepting applications for our next cohort training, taking place virtually Jan. 7 through Feb. 11 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. This free training is for cultural organizations to enhance their knowledge of disability accessibility. Participants will receive 12 hours of instruction over six weeks, as well as a one-hour consultation provided by Art Access staff. Participants will develop accessibility plans that address making their physical sites and organizations more accessible to everyone.
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Maracas Workshop at Chase Home Museum
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Join us Dec. 6 to move to the rhythms of Puerto Rican music! In this lively workshop, musician, artist, and researcher Manuel Padro will teach you to decorate your own maraca, turning it into a personalized piece of folk art. After your creation is complete, Manuel will guide you and your new instrument through the foundational rhythms of Bomba. You’ll learn to play three distinct rhythms and leave with access to curated playlists to continue your musical journey.
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| Free Folk Arts Workshops Available
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Our Living Folk Arts Education workshop series is accepting applications. This free program allows folk artists from the UA&M Teaching Artists roster to offer hands-on workshops to schools and community groups around the state. Groups can select from a wide range of traditional arts workshops taught by Utah folk artists. You can hold a workshop at the Chase Home Museum in Salt Lake City or arrange to have the artist come to your location.
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New Public Art Opportunity in Ogden
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We are pleased to announce a new public art opportunity! The Utah Public Art Program seeks qualifications from artists/artist teams for public artwork for the upcoming Ogden-Weber Technical College Pathway Building. This new facility will consolidate vital student services while creating a beautiful gathering space for students, faculty, and visitors. The Art Selection Committee is extending this request for qualifications to artists based in the United States. They are seeking artwork that responds to the campus culture of Ogden-Weber Technical College, focusing on an accessible, grounded aesthetic. The committee is interested in functional artwork that integrates well with the natural surroundings, while honoring the hard-working, practical, and resilient spirit that characterizes OTech students. Apply by Dec. 23.
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Book a Visit from the Utah Poet Laureate
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Are you interested in a reading or workshop with Utah Poet Laureate Lisa Bickmore for your school, nonprofit organization, writers' group, or community group? Learn more at the link about booking an appearance from Lisa.
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| Preservation Site Assessments
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A Preservation Site Assessment is a comprehensive examination of your museum's building, documents, and internal structures. This is a free service offered by Utah Field Services for public institutions. This form will be open and collecting responses until Jan. 5, 2026, at which time we will close it and review applications. Site assessments will be scheduled for the spring of 2026.
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Get Involved with America 250 Utah
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Our department's America 250 Utah Commission is organizing events in the state to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Your organization can get involved by requesting a branding kit on the America 250 Utah website. Fill out the form here.
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The views and opinions expressed in any content from outside partners do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
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| Donna Law,
Executive Director
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| Victoria Panella Bourns,
Director
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