Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday.
H. Jerome Epstein, Young boy reading a comic book, undated, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl for the Dr. James E. and Debra Pearl photograph collection, UMFA1999.49.21.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Building Trust, Imagining Futures: Facilitation workshop with Michael Rohd (day 1 of 3)
America in 2026 is dangerously low on trust; talking with strangers has never felt so fraught. This course, series is led by Michael Rohd, a faculty member at University of Montana offered on June 11-13) on the University of Utah Campus invites you to strengthen your capacity to hold space for trust, dialogue, and change. Whether you are starting out as a facilitator or have been leading conversations and group process for years, this course equips you with tools to design and shape experience, help groups productively accomplish goals, and move through difficult moments when they arise. This workshop is open to the public and made for people who facilitate, teach, lead, direct, guide or host in classroom, arts, public engagement, community meeting, organizational, municipal or team contexts. If you do the work of facilitating groups and projects, of imagining possibility, you are making opportunities for connection, and you are stewarding hope. You are doing the hard work of building trust. The course is…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Cost: $200. Ticket URL: https://michaelrohd.com/summer-2026-facilitation-workshops/. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. Building Trust, Imagining Futures: Facilitation workshop with Michael Rohd (day 2 of 3)
America in 2026 is dangerously low on trust; talking with strangers has never felt so fraught. This course, series is led by Michael Rohd, a faculty member at University of Montana offered on June 11-13) on the University of Utah Campus invites you to strengthen your capacity to hold space for trust, dialogue, and change. Whether you are starting out as a facilitator or have been leading conversations and group process for years, this course equips you with tools to design and shape experience, help groups productively accomplish goals, and move through difficult moments when they arise. This workshop is open to the public and made for people who facilitate, teach, lead, direct, guide or host in classroom, arts, public engagement, community meeting, organizational, municipal or team contexts. If you do the work of facilitating groups and projects, of imagining possibility, you are making opportunities for connection, and you are stewarding hope. You are doing the hard work of building trust. The course is…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Cost: $200. Ticket URL: https://michaelrohd.com/summer-2026-facilitation-workshops/. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. Building Trust, Imagining Futures: Facilitation workshop with Michael Rohd (day 3 of 3)
America in 2026 is dangerously low on trust; talking with strangers has never felt so fraught. This course, series is led by Michael Rohd, a faculty member at University of Montana offered on June 11-13) on the University of Utah Campus invites you to strengthen your capacity to hold space for trust, dialogue, and change. Whether you are starting out as a facilitator or have been leading conversations and group process for years, this course equips you with tools to design and shape experience, help groups productively accomplish goals, and move through difficult moments when they arise. This workshop is open to the public and made for people who facilitate, teach, lead, direct, guide or host in classroom, arts, public engagement, community meeting, organizational, municipal or team contexts. If you do the work of facilitating groups and projects, of imagining possibility, you are making opportunities for connection, and you are stewarding hope. You are doing the hard work of building trust. The course is…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Eccles Business Building - Spencer Fox (SFEBB). Cost: $200. Ticket URL: https://michaelrohd.com/summer-2026-facilitation-workshops/. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. Drop-in Drawing Disco: Watercolor Tunnel Books
Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event invites you to explore your artistic potential. Find inspiration in the galleries and create your own watercolor tunnel book!
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required; join at any time as space allows.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Meetups. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-drawing-disco-tickets-1987953037048. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Arts Bash
One of the largest arts celebrations on campus, Arts Bash boasts live performances, information booths, giveaways, interactive art, and free food!
You can grab a bite, watch live performances, and check out the booths. Make sure you pick up a passport and collect enough stamps by visiting various booths, so you can redeem it for your free Arts Bash prize. In essence, we're throwing a massive party to let you know what arts experiences are at your fingertips as a student of the University of Utah, including art exhibits, dance performances, film screenings, concerts - even events at UtahPresents, Pioneer Theatre Company, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA).
And, all it takes is your Ucard thanks to the Arts Pass program. .
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Cost: Free. Contact Email: info@finearts.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.finearts.utah.edu.