Salt Lake City is known as the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which offers a wide variety of free historic visitor attractions at its Historic Temple Square. The city was also home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and offers the free-admission Utah Olympic Park, which preserves Olympic venues and is home to two public museums. For lower-cost public transit throughout the city, visitors can ride buses and light rail trains operated by the Utah Transit Authority. Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.
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1.Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park is a massive winter sports park located approximately 28 miles east of Salt Lake City in Park City. The park, which was constructed in phases beginning in 1991, served as the site for the ski jumping, bobsled, luge, skeleton, and Nordic combined events of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and has been maintained as a training center for Olympic-level athletes. Visitors can explore two museums at the park's Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center for free, including the Alf Engen Ski Museum, which showcases more than 300 trophies and 70 years of artifacts related to the prestigious skiing family of the same name, along with exhibits related to the state's storied skiing history. The George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum also showcases a variety of exhibits related to the city's Games, including Olympic medals and opening and closing ceremony props.
3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098, Phone: 435-658-4200
2.Historic Temple Square
Historic Temple Square is a prominent 10-acre urban complex owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints within Salt Lake City's downtown district. The square was originally constructed in 1847 following the arrival of Mormon pioneers in the city and is surrounded by a 15-foot wall, serving as the headquarters of the LDS Church. As Utah's most popular tourist attraction, the square attracts five million annual visitors. Two visitor centers at the temple offer free admission daily, showcasing exhibits related to the church's history, operations, and culture. The temple's gardens and grounds also host a wide variety of annual public special events, including a Christmas lighting ceremony that showcases over 100,000 lights throughout the square.
50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, Phone: 801-240-4872
3.The Natural History Museum of Utah
The Natural History Museum of Utah is a University of Utah campus museum, housed within the university's Rio Tinto Center since 2011. The museum originally stemmed out of natural history collections begun in 1959 and opened to the public in its first location in 1969. Today, it houses a collection of more than 1.6 million natural specimens and research objects, with a focus on the natural and biological history of Utah and the Intermountain West. Significant holdings of anthropology, paleontology, entomology, mineralogy, and botany items are showcased in permanent and temporary rotating exhibits, which may be viewed for free on four select free-admission days throughout the year.
301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: 801-581-6927
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4.The Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building preserves Salt Lake City's former Hotel Utah building, which was constructed in 1909 and operated for more than 75 years as a world-class hotel hosting United States presidents, celebrities, and acclaimed international guests. Following the hotel's closure in 1987, the structure was remodeled into a social center venue named in honor of Latter-Day Saints leader Joseph Smith, opened in 1993. The free-admission center is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays and is home to the Garden Restaurant, the Roof Restaurant, and the Nauvoo Cafe, along with 13 banquet rooms and administrative offices for the LDS Church. Visitors can explore the building's ornate architecture and design elements and use its FamilySearch center to research genealogical records. The center's Legacy Theater presents showings of LDS Church films, while its chapel hosts weekly Sunday religious services.
15 E S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, Phone: 801-531-1000
5.The LDS Church Conference Center
The LDS Church Conference Center is the newest addition to Historic Temple Square, added to the complex in October of 2000. Today, the stunning conference center is the world's largest religious theater, seating 21,000 in its main auditorium and an additional 900 in its proscenium theater. The theater hosts religious services and conferences regularly, including the weekly Music and the Spoken Word presentation by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, which is open to the public for free Sunday mornings at 9:30am and broadcast around the world. Free daily organ recitals showcase the venue's 7,667-pipe organ, while free guided tours are offered twice daily in the morning and evening. Visitors can also explore the facility's landscaped four-acre roof garden, which features an alpine meadow, wildflowers, and a waterfall.
60 N Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, Phone: 801-240-0075
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6.Eagle Gate Monument
Eagle Gate Monument is an historic arch monument located adjacent to Salt Lake City's Historic Temple Square, originally erected in 1859 at the entrance to LDS Church leader Brigham Young's estate at City Creek Canyon. The 76-foot-wide monument was created by Young's son, architect Don Carlos Young, with a beautiful wooden eagle adornment created by Ralph Ramsay. In the 1960s, Ramsay's eagle was removed from the monument to accommodate the widening of State Street and was replaced by a new eagle designed by George Cannon Young. Visitors can view Ramsay's original eagle on display at Salt Lake City's Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum.
State St & S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: 801-582-1847
7.The Church History Library and Archives
The Church History Library and Archives house an extensive collection of materials related to the history and development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, opened to the public in 2009. The library and archives replace the former LDS Church library building, which was housed within the Church Office Building's east wing. Today, the library's collections preserve significant materials related to the church's founding and the westward expansion of the United States, including more than 270,000 volumes, 500,000 historic photographs and maps, and 23,000 audiovisual items. Local LDS Church histories are also collected, along with church member patriarchal blessings. Visitors can explore the 230,000-square-foot building daily for free and utilize public research services such as the Mormon Pioneer Overland Trail Database, the world's most complete listing of LDS pioneers in the 19th century.
15 East North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, Phone: 801-240-2272
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8.Deuel Pioneer Log Home
Deuel Pioneer Log Home preserves the former pioneer home of Osmyn and Willian Deuel, early converts to the LDS Church. The family lived in the house during 1847 and 1848, during which time it was located within the grounds that now comprise the city's Pioneer Park. In the early 20th century, the home was acquired by the LDS Church and displayed at the Deseret Museum and Temple Square until 1976. In 1984, it was relocated to its current location near the Museum of Church History and Art, reopened to the public as a living history museum two years later. Today, visitors can explore one of Salt Lake City's oldest intact structures for free daily, furnished with pioneer antiques and artifacts, including a period-appropriate cast-iron stove.
45 N West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, 801-240-3310
9.The Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument
The Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument is a major Salt Lake City monument dedicated in honor of over 6,000 LDS pioneers who died between 1847 and 1869 as part of the church's westward expansion and settling in Utah. The monument also serves as a final resting place for church leader Brigham Young, who died in Salt Lake City in 1877 after serving as the region's territorial governor between 1850 and 1856. Other significant burials at the site include Eliza R. Snow, who served as the president of the LDS Church Relief Society women's organization for more than two decades and is credited with crafting many of the church's modern hymns. Visitors can explore the monument daily during daylight hours.
140 East 1st Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, Phone: 801-240-2640
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The Utah State Capitol Building is the official seat of government for the State of Utah, holding offices and chambers for the state's legislative and executive branches. The Corinthian-style building, which was crafted by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, was constructed in 1916 and fully renovated in 2004. Since 1978, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can explore the building's five floors and 40-acre grounds as part of guided tours, which are available for free with advance registration. Tours are offered hourly Mondays through Fridays, with the exception of government holidays, and last approximately one hour. While at the building, visitors can also view the capitol's beautiful Utah heritage artwork and memorials, including its Vietnam War Memorial and Mormon Battalion monument.
350 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: 801-538-1800
11.The Utah Museum of Fine Arts
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is Salt Lake City's premiere cultural and visual arts center, located within the University of Utah's Marcia and John Price Museum Building. Though the museum's roots at the university trace back to the turn of the 20th century, it was officially established in its present incarnation in 1951. Today, the American Alliance of Museums-accredited facility holds a collection of more than 17,000 artworks and artifacts spanning from antiquity through the present day, including works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. More than 20 gallery spaces showcase permanent and temporary rotating exhibits, which may be viewed for free on the third Saturday and first Wednesday of each month. Free public programming is also presented throughout the year, including programs associated with the museum's ARTLandish environmental art initiative.
410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Phone: 801-581-7332
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The Living Traditions Festival is one of Salt Lake City's largest free annual festivals, spanning three days throughout May each year. The festival strives to celebrate the city's richly diverse ethnic communities and traditions through a celebration of music, dance, food, and the arts. More than 70 cultural groups are represented at the festival, with performing arts groups such as the Utah ‘Ko Triskalariak Basque dancers, the New Zealand American Society, and the Swiss Chorus Edelweiss presenting performances throughout the weekend. Food vendors, artisan demonstrations, and youth crafting stations are showcased at the free-admission event, which has been held each year for more than 30 years.
4 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, Phone: 801-596-5000
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South Physics Observatory is the official observatory facility of the University of Utah, originally constructed on the roof of the university's South Physics building in 1976. The observatory, which is overseen in cooperation with the Willard L. Eccles Foundation, showcases a 14-foot-diameter sky dome that houses a 14-inch Meade LX200GPS used for astronomical observation. On clear Wednesday nights, the observatory hosts free public star parties, open to visitors of all ages. Visitors may use the observatory's telescope and ask docents questions about science and astronomy topics. Star party times change throughout the year depending on sunset time, with information available on the observatory's website. A number of free public special events are also hosted at the observatory throughout the year, including public lectures and demonstrations.
115 South 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Phone: 801-581-6901
14.White Memorial Chapel
White Memorial Chapel is a reproduction of the 1883 LDS Church chapel of the same name, originally constructed to house the church's 18th ward. Though the original chapel was disassembled in 1973, it was reconstructed in 1976 in celebration of the American bicentennial on land donated to the church by the Utah State Legislature. Following its reconstruction, the church was used to launch the LDS Sunday School program and served as the founding site for Utah's first Boy Scout troop. Today, the church is open to the public for free as a non-denominational chapel, showcasing the building's original Gothic Revival design elements, designed by architect Obed Taylor.
86-88 E 300 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, Phone: 801-538-3074
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Sugar House Park is a public urban park in Salt Lake City, spanning 110 acres throughout the city's Sugar House neighborhood. The park is located on grounds formerly housing Utah's first state prison, Sugar House Prison, which operated until 1951. Today, it offers two children's playgrounds, a 4.5-acre scenic pond and fountains, and more than three miles of visitor walking, jogging, and cycling paths, including a loop path that spans the park's perimeter. Baseball fields, softball fields, and basketball courts are also offered at the park, along with a number of day-use picnic sites and popular winter sledding hills. 10 pavilions are also available for public use with advance reservation for small groups. The park is the site of the city's annual fireworks show and Independence Day concert each July.
2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, Phone: 801-467-1721
16.Henry J. Wheeler Farm
Henry J. Wheeler Farm is one of the final remaining 19th-century farmsteads within the Salt Lake Valley, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The 75-acre farmstead complex was originally established in 1886 by second-generation English Mormon Henry J. Wheeler and features a brick and adobe farmhouse that was constructed in 1898, featuring 11 rooms and beautiful Victorian-style interior decoration. Several outbuildings are also preserved at the farmstead, which was restored as part of Utah's 1976 celebration of America's bicentennial. Visitors can explore the farmstead and its surrounding South Cottonwood Regional Park for free, which is also home to an amphitheatre, multipurpose center barn, and agricultural classrooms for Granite School District. Outdoor attractions include a children's Playground Fort and 40 acres of natural landscape retreat along Little Cottonwood Creek.
6351 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121, Phone: 385-468-1755
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The Downtown City Library is the main branch building of the Salt Lake City Public Library system, located in the city's downtown district near Washington Square. The unique wedge-shaped library building replaces the city's original public library building, which has now been converted into the Hansen Planetarium and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by Moshe Safdie and Associates and offers 240,000 square feet of collections and public-use space, holding a collection of more than half a million volumes and audiovisual materials. Unique attractions include a rooftop perennial garden, an art gallery showcasing works by local Utah artists, and an extensive graphic novel and zine collection, which is considered to be one of the finest of its kind in the United States. 163 computer workstations are also offered, along with a children's library and a coffee shop.
210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: 801-524-8200
18.Clark Planetarium
Clark Planetarium is Salt Lake City's new planetarium building, opened to the public in 2003 to replace the city's historic Hansen Planetarium. The downtown planetarium facility showcases the nation's first pitless digital planetarium dome and offers 190 seats with individual interactive console controls, along with a certified IMAX large-screen theater showcasing nature and science films. Though planetarium and IMAX showings require a ticketed upcharge, visitors can explore the planetarium's museum for free, which offers three levels of exhibits dedicated to the earth, the solar system, and deep space. Hands-on exhibits include a NOAA computer animation globe, a Foucault pendulum, and an authentic moon rock on permanent loan to the facility from NASA.
110 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, Phone: 385-468-7827
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Liberty Park is one of Utah's oldest and most beautiful public parks, spanning 100 acres throughout southeastern Salt Lake City. The park was originally established in 1882 and is home to historic landmarks such as the 19th-century Isaac Chase Mill, the oldest remaining commercial building in the state. Visitors can explore the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts or the Tracy Aviary, which is home to more than 135 species of native and endangered birds. Paddleboats are offered on Liberty Lake, and tennis and volleyball courts are available for visitor use. Other attractions include a 1.5-mile walking and cycling path, a swimming pool, and day-use picnic areas. Public special events hosted at the park include drum circles and traditional Sunday get-togethers during warmer months.
600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, Phone: 801-972-7800
20.Salt Lake City Council Hall
Salt Lake City Council Hall is an historic building located at the city's Capitol Hill, originally constructed between 1864 and 1866 as the city's former city hall, intended to replace its pre-Utah War city hall building. The building was designed in a Greek Revival style by architect William H. Folsom, the official architect of the LDS Church, and crafted from sandstone brought to the region from the state's first chartered railroad. Between 1894 and 1915, the building was used as the city's police headquarters. Today, it is home to the Utah Office of Tourism and the Utah Film Commission and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1975 for its role in conflicts between the United States government and the Utah government. Visitors can explore the building for free daily, which is also home to a ZNHA bookstore and visitor center.
300 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, Phone: 801-538-1900
21.The Utah Governor's Mansion
The Utah Governor's Mansion has served as the official residence for every Governor of Utah between 1937 and 1957 and again since 1980, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Thomas Kearns Mansion and Carriage House. The home was originally constructed in 1902 by United States Senator Thomas Kearns and was designed by architect Carl Neuhausen, best known for his design of Salt Lake City's Cathedral of the Madeleine. Visitors can explore the residence as part of free guided tours, available during the afternoon hours in June, July, August, and December. Advance registration is required for tours at least 24 hours prior to desired visit date and time.
603 E S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, Phone: 801-538-1005
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The Downtown Farmers Market is Salt Lake City's premiere summer farmers' market, operating for more than two decades out of the city's Pioneer Park. The market showcases regional farmers and producers selling fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and specialty pantry and baked goods. An arts and crafts market operates adjacent to the main farmers' market, showcasing the works of Intermountain West artisans. Additional Tuesday evening harvest markets are held in August and September at the park, beginning at 4:00pm and lasting until sundown. During the winter months, the market is held at the Rio Grande Depot on Saturdays.
300 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
23.Self-Guided Tours of Salt Lake City
Self-Guided Tours of Salt Lake City are offered by Preservation Utah, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful city's architecture, history, and landmarks at their own pace on foot or by vehicle. Visitors can download the organization's Utah Heritage Walks app on their smartphones or tablets, available for iPhone and Android devices. Tour routes focus on locations and topics such as the city's Marmalade neighborhood, Murray's Center District, midcentury modern churches, and the University of Utah campus. Visitors can also print brochures for tours provided by Preservation Utah, including tours focused on the city's religious sites and historic government buildings.
24.The International Peace Gardens
The International Peace Gardens are a public botanical garden facility within Salt Lake City's Jordan Park, originally designed in 1939 and opened in 1952. The garden is operated by the Salt Lake Council of Women's Past Presidents Council and spans 11 acres along the banks of the Jordan River, meant to symbolize the spirit of world peace, democracy, and brotherly love. 28 nationality gardens showcase Utah's diverse ethnic and cultural populations, with garden sections representing countries throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The gardens are open to the public May through September during daylight hours and are accessible to the public for free every day.
1000 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, Phone: 801-938-5326
25 Best Free & Affordable Attractions in Salt Lake City Year Round
- Utah Olympic Park, Photo: Utah Olympic Park
- Historic Temple Square, Photo: Courtesy of Allison - Fotolia.com
- The Natural History Museum of Utah, Photo: The Natural History Museum of Utah
- The Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Photo: Courtesy of Brad Pict - Fotolia.com
- The LDS Church Conference Center, Photo: Courtesy of f11photo - Fotolia.com
- Eagle Gate Monument, Photo: Courtesy of eunikas - Fotolia.com
- The Church History Library and Archives, Photo: The Church History Library and Archives
- Deuel Pioneer Log Home, Photo: Deuel Pioneer Log Home
- The Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument, Photo: Courtesy of quasarphotos - Fotolia.com
- The Utah State Capitol Building, Photo: Courtesy of Aneese - Fotolia.com
- The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Photo: The Utah Museum of Fine Arts
- The Living Traditions Festival, Photo: The Living Traditions Festival
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- White Memorial Chapel, Photo: Courtesy of Sergey Novikov - Fotolia.com
- Sugar House Park, Photo: Courtesy of JMP Traveler - Fotolia.com
- Henry J. Wheeler Farm, Photo: Henry J. Wheeler Farm
- The Downtown City Library, Photo: The Downtown City Library
- Clark Planetarium, Photo: Clark Planetarium
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- Salt Lake City Council Hall, Photo: Courtesy of desertsolitaire - Fotolia.com
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Attraction Spotlight: Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is an official year-round arboretum located on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Located on over 100 acres of pristine landscapes, the botanical garden is the largest of its kind in the Intermountain West and features more than 21 acres of beautifully manicured and maintained gardens and horticultural habitats, as well as five miles of hiking tracks and paths in an extensive area of outstanding beauty. Renowned for its numerous and impressive plant collections, an award-winning collection of daffodils and springtime blooming bulbs, display gardens, notable fauna-focused educational programs, and outdoor summer concert series, the Red Butte Garden is the official arboretum of the state of Utah and has been welcoming guests since 1985.
The mission of the Red Butte Garden is to connect people with the earth’s biospheres and ecosystems, the fauna and flora that live in them, and the beauty of the living landscapes around us. The vision of the Arboretum is to become a community where people are inspired to educate themselves about the value of our natural ecosystems and one that protects, values and understands the world that is enriched by plants.
The Red Butte Garden is a museum of living plants that features several types of plant collections, including an arboretum in both the Red Butte Garden and on the University of Utah campus, an ecological selection of plants endemic to Utah, and an ethnic-botanic collection with plants that have a history of use by humans. There is also a geographic collection of plants that have a horticultural value from other countries or states that thrive in the Utah climate, a research/conservation collection of threatened, rare, and endangered species and a taxonomic collection, representing a variety of species, and cultivars of select taxa.
The Red Butte Garden is open year-round and offers an array of stuff to do in every season. Every Spring the garden blooms with more than 450,000 spring bulbs to create a tapestry of bright summer flowers, daffodils, lilac bushes and a beautiful crab apple tree collection. The garden’s Floral Walk and Rose Garden are flooded with spectacular color and fragrances, while autumn and winter see the miles of hiking trails shoveled and clean for walking and hiking. Things to do in the Gardens throughout the year include wandering around and exploring the gardens, private and group tours, have fun with the kids in the Children’s Garden, catch a film or a concert on warm summer nights, hike one of the five miles of trails in and around the gardens, picnic in the Secret Garden or relax in the Four Seasons Courtyard, which features chairs, tables, and umbrellas.
The Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre hosts an array of outdoor performances from May through September, ranging from Sundance Film Institute screenings to Outdoor Concert Series. The 3,000 capacity venue is located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes as a backdrop for the shows. The Amphitheatre offers lawn seating, which is ideal for picnics, and there are areas for food vendors and merchandise.
The Red Butte Garden provides a variety of educational programs and community outreach initiatives for all ages, including classes, lectures, and events. Adult Education Programs include garden practice and nature study classes and workshops, continuing education and horticultural programs in partnership with the University of Utah Continuing Education Lifelong Learning, summer bulb container and holiday wreath-making workshops, and a variety of lectures throughout the year.
Youth and family programs include Garden Adventures and Saturday classes that focus on arts and crafts, and demonstrations that children can take home. Programs include Lil' Buds for children ages 3-4, Sprout House Workshops for children ages 5-12, and Summer Camps for all ages.
Red Butte Garden is located 300 Wakara Way in Salt Lake City and is open to the public from January through March. The Garden offers a beautiful setting for weddings, receptions, and other special occasions, providing a stunning backdrop for photographs. The Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie is open year-round and provides a gorgeous indoor setting for weddings, formal dinners, and open-house events.
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300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: 801-585-0556
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Attraction Spotlight: Modern West Fine Art in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, the Utah state capital, is well known as one of the most beautiful cities in America due to its incredible surrounding scenery. It’s seen as a key location for outdoor recreation, with world class skiing and hiking sites right nearby, and it’s the sort of place where people can really appreciate the beauty of both the cityscape itself, and the natural world all around it.
It’s no surprise, therefore, that Salt Lake City is also home to a thriving and burgeoning arts and culture scene, with a lot of talented artists and creative minds heading to SLC for inspiration and personal development. There are plenty of excellent galleries to be found and explored all around the city, and anyone interested in modern and contemporary art can visit Modern West Fine Art.
Modern West Fine Art - Fine Art Gallery in Salt Lake City
For all your contemporary art in Salt Lake City, Modern West Fine Art is the place to be. An inviting and exciting space with exhibitions, events, and more, this unique SLC art gallery welcomes visitors from all walks of life and exhibits incredible works from leading and aspiring contemporary artists, making West-oriented art more accessible and engaging for the people of Salt Lake City and beyond.
- The Story - Modern West Fine Art was founded by Diane Stewart. Alongside her team of highly motivated and professional art experts and enthusiasts, Stewart aims to support established and up and coming contemporary artists who contribute to redefining and re-imagining our vision and understand of the West. Artists who are currently represented by Modern West Fine Art include the likes of Liberty Blake, Rudi Broschofsky, Shonto Begay, Shalee Cooper, Paul Davis, Michael Coles, and Rebecca Campbell, each expressing themselves through a variety of mediums including paint, photography, and clay.
- Exhibitions Modern West Fine Art features a rotating array of exhibitions all through the year. Exhibitions typically last for 1-2 months at this contemporary art gallery and shine the spotlight on both established artists and young up and comers, giving guests a great range of talent and work to admire. Some shows involve multiple artists, while others focus on specific individuals or are based around certain themes. Some of the most fascinating past exhibitions at Modern West Fine Art have included the Native Voices group show, the Legendary West exhibition of work from Ed Mell, Billy Schenck, and Gary Smith, and the Desert Elements exhibition of the works of Petecia Le Fawnhawk.
- Events - Several events are held at Modern West Fine Art on a very regular basis, and the MW team also participates in community art projects and events all around Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. Various group shows, discussions, and evenings are held at this SLC gallery, giving local people and visitors to the city new and unique ways to engage with the contemporary art on display.
Visiting Modern West Fine Art
Modern West Fine Art stands out as one of the best galleries in Salt Lake City and can offer a fascinating and thought-provoking look at the West. To see and experience this art for yourself and engage with events and exhibitions at this SLC art gallery, here's all you need to know:
- Location - Modern West Fine Art is situated at 412 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.
- Getting There - If you're driving towards Modern West Fine Art on 400 South, the route you take will vary depending on your direction of travel. Those heading east will need to stay to the right and then turn off onto 765 West after the freeway underpass, before turning left onto Pacific Ave. Those traveling west, meanwhile, can also turn onto 765 West and then 700 West, following the loop around to the gallery.
- Contact - You can call 801 355 3383 to get in touch with Modern West Fine Art and find out more. You can also choose to sign up for the Modern West Fine Art email newsletter to get updates on news and events at this SLC gallery.
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