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Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

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2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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801-474-3796

Drawing: Foundations (Ages 12+)

Foundation Drawing is an important and easy first step into drawing. Understanding the simplest forms of expression using fun and easy techniques allows endless possibilities to explore and create no matter how far you decide to go.

Dates:

04/27/2026

05/04/2026

05/11/2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, UT, USA

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Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Introduction to Art: Start with Art (Ages 5-11)

Come create ART projects based on the 7 fundamental element of ART: Line, Shape, Form, Color, Value, Space, and Texture

Dates:

04/27/2026

05/04/2026

05/11/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques for Kids! (Ages 5-11)

Is your child curious about art? This playful, hands-on class introduces young artists to the basic elements of artistic creation and creativity!

Dates:

04/27/2026

05/04/2026

05/11/2026

Time:

4:30 PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, UT, USA

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Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Observational Drawing: Illustrate Your Photos (Ages 12+)

Let's turn meaningful photographs into confident, expressive drawings! In this observational drawing class, students will learn how to carefully study their own photo references and translate what they see into strong artwork with accuracy and personal voice.

Dates:

04/27/2026

05/04/2026

05/11/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

8014743796

Oil Painting: Introduction (Ages 12+)

If you’ve ever wanted to try oil painting but felt unsure where to begin, or you didn’t want to commit to the cost of supplies, this is the perfect class for you.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Mixed Media: Book Arts for Kids! (Ages 5-11)

Let's create our own books to fill with beautiful works of art! In this class we will not only learn how to make our own art book but we will fill the pages with different projects throughout the class using a variety of mediums. Pencils, markers, and watercolor paints are just some of the materials we will be using in this class to fill our beautiful books!

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Charcoal: Beginning Explorations (Ages 12+)

Working in charcoal is like painting without paint and sculpting without clay. It is malleable, allowing the artist to push and pull the medium to create great depth and contrast. We will explore charcoal through still life, portraiture, and abstract design on a variety of surfaces.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

4:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Drawing with Color: Colored Pencil, Soft Pastels and Mixed Media (Ages 12+)

This class will explore the use of color in the landscape, in portraiture and in narrative figurative drawings.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

5:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Digital Art: Character Creation (Ages 12+)

Creating good characters and stories are the key components of any good book, show, movie, or video game. This class aims to teach industry methods of character design, how to get ideas and inspiration for them, how to write interesting personalities and backstories, and how to build a unique world around them. By the end of the class students should have several fully fleshed out characters that can be used for fun, personal projects, or professional projects.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

4:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Digital Art: Beginning Procreate (Ages 12+)

Learn to create digital art using procreate in this beginner class! The digital drawing app Procreate is considered to be one of the best art programs for IOS. It is very powerful, and has many different tools and aspects to it that are not always visible at first glance. This class will show you the basics of using Procreate, as well as shortcuts, tricks, and general drawing advice for creating digital artwork.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Oil Painting: Spectrum of Painting (Ages 12+)

Understanding VALUE, COLOR and COMPOSITION will greatly improve your ability to create successful paintings and allow you to achieve your creative ideas. We will work through the subjects of STILL LIFE, LANDSCAPE, and PORTRAITURE.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

9:30AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Beginning Calligraphy and Chinese Painting: Flowers and Birds书法和花鸟画 (Ages 12+)

Learn several ways to use a calligraphy brush, and train your composition skills and control over ink and water. 学会毛笔的多种笔法，以及中国画的构图和水墨关系。Calligraphy and Chinese painting are important parts of traditional Chinese art. They are also a way of presenting Chinese philosophy and cognition. By studying calligraphy, you can learn about and experience the writing styles of different dynasties and fonts. Traditional Chinese painting is not merely about training a traditional painting skill.

Dates:

04/28/2026

05/05/2026

05/12/2026

Time:

10:00AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Any Medium: Abstract Art (Ages 12+)

Art Theory, technique, history, color theory, composition, and structure. Regardless of the scale you are working, or the subject that you are abstracting, our large studio is the perfect venue for abstract painting.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

5:00 PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

3D Art: Paper Pop-Ups for Homeschoolers (Ages 6-10)

Pop-Ups are FUN because they combine ART with moveable action parts. We will create ART that opens up with an element of Pop Up Surprise! Great to use as Wall Art, Gifts, and Cards for all holidays or special occasions. Using scissors , paper, and glue, we will create Pop-Up hearts, flowers, Christmas trees, noses, and even snakes!

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

12:30PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

3D Art: Paper Pop-Ups for Kids (Ages 6-10)

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Oil Painting: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 12+)

If you've ever wanted to learn to oil paint, or you already know the basics and desire to get back to it, or continue from last semester, this beginner/intermediate class is perfect for you! We'll discuss different compositional approaches, and show several different artist's styles. This will help lead you into how you personally want to express your painting style.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Digital Art: Illustrate a Book in Procreate (Ages 12+)

Have a story in your head that’s waiting to be drawn? In this fun, hands-on Procreate class, students will dream up, write, and illustrate their very own short book on the iPad.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

7:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Watercolor: Intermediate to Advanced Mornings (Ages 12+)

Try new techniques and paint new subjects in this 8-week watercolor class!

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

9:30AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Watercolor: Intermediate to Advanced (Ages 12+)

Try new techniques and paint new subjects in this 8-week watercolor class! We will review traditional watercolor techniques and explore alternative materials while challenging ourselves with a wide range of subject matters. Throughout the year, we will paint animals, figures, portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, seascapes, and urban scenes.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

12:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Watercolor: Beginning (Ages 12+)

Learn the basics of painting with watercolors in the 8-week class! Watercolor has a reputation for being a difficult medium to master and our Beginning Watercolors for Adults course is designed to debunk that myth! Yes, it can be finicky, but with a little patience, you too can learn how to paint beautiful watercolor paintings.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

2:20PM

5378 W 10400 N St., Highland, UT

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Observational Drawing: Animals and Nature (Ages 12+)

Do you have a favorite animal? Let’s learn how to draw it! This mixed media observational drawing class is perfect for students who love animals, plants, and anything outdoors.

Dates:

04/29/2026

05/06/2026

05/13/2026

Time:

10:00AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Illustration and Watercolor: Plants and Animals (Age 12+)

With spring springing up we have great references for plant, animal, and insect illustration.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Oil Painting: Spectrum of Painting (Ages 12+)

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Drawing: Beginning FUNdamentals (Ages 5-11)

This class is meant to help teach students the basics of drawing. This class is for students who want to be able to learn ANYTHING.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Sketching: People (Ages 12+)

This class will introduce GESTURE and simplify the figure into basic geometric shapes. We will observe and practice proportions, simple anatomy, and costuming/clothing. We will learn drawing rhythms that track through the figure to create symmetry and flow to your lines. This study will be a great way to add people to your sketches and paintings. We will use smooth newsprint and Charcoal pencils with kneaded erasers to begin with. Bring a sketchpad and pencils too!

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

12:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

8014743796

Oil Painting: Spectrum of Painting (Ages 12+)

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

2:00PM

Highland Community Center, West 10400 North Street, Highland, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Oil Painting: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 12+)

This class will approach the first step of the painting (the block in) by working from black and white reference. We will then choose our own colors to match the block in values.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Gouache: Beginning & Intermediate (Ages 12+)

Gouache is one of the most versatile and fun painting mediums that seems to be becoming more and more popular in recent years. Gouache (pronounced gwash) is an opaque water-based medium that allows one to work from dark to light, which makes a lot of sense to oil painters. However, it’s much less messy and can be easily used for preparatory studies, plein air work, travel, and more. Watercolorists appreciate the opaque quality of gouache and many have added this medium to their arsenal.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

11:30AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Introduction to a World of Art for Homeschool Kids (Ages 5-11)

Explore creativity through different mediums while learning foundational art techniques.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

12:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Illustration: Storytelling Intermediate and Advanced (Ages 12+)

Start creating narratives within your artwork. Choosing lines from poems, fairy tales, and stories we will sketch, draft, paint, and create storytelling illustrations.

Dates:

04/30/2026

05/07/2026

05/14/2026

Time:

4:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 14+) - First day of 12-week class

In this beginning to intermediate class, adult and teen 14+ students are invited to learn or expand on the foundations of working with clay. Students can expect demonstrations to support learning methods in pottery wheel throwing (centering, pulling, and vessel formation) and hand-building (pinch, coil, slab formation).

Dates:

05/01/2026

Time:

7:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Beginning Calligraphy and Chinese Painting: Flowers and Animals书法和花、上古动物 (Ages 5-11)

Learn several ways to use a calligraphy brush, and train your composition skills and control over ink and water. 毛笔的多种笔法，以及中国画的构图和水墨关系。中国十二花神人物和诗词，听《山海经》故事。Calligraphy and Chinese painting are important parts of traditional Chinese art. They are also a way of presenting Chinese philosophy and cognition. Children not only learn calligraphy and Chinese painting skills, but also learn about traditional Chinese culture in the process.

Dates:

05/02/2026

05/09/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

1:00PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Intro to Calligraphy & Ink Painting for English Speakers (Ages 12+)

Learn the basics of brush and ink while creating Chinese characters and simple ink paintings in a beginner-friendly class. This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting in a way that is easy for English-speaking students to understand.

Dates:

05/02/2026

05/09/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

4:00PM

Highland Community Center, 5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, Utah, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Watercolor: Beginning & Intermediate (Ages 12+)

Learn to harness the beauty of pigment, water, and paper in this watercolor class focused on skill-building and observation. Students will paint landscapes, florals, animals, and more while developing confidence with foundational watercolor techniques. Step into the expressive world of watercolor painting and discover the beauty of working with pigment, water, and paper!

Dates:

05/02/2026

05/09/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

9:30AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

FIGURE DRAWING: FOCUS ON ANATOMY (Ages 12+)

Better, more confident figure drawing comes from better understanding the superficial anatomy of the body. Knowing what is causing the planar changes in the torso and limbs gives you immediate insight into how to add value and linework to your drawing.

Dates:

05/02/2026

05/09/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques for Kids! (Ages 5-11)

Is your child curious about art? This playful, hands-on class introduces young artists to the basic elements of artistic creation and creativity!

Dates:

05/02/2026

05/09/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

801-474-3796

Sample Ceramics: Mixed Levels (Ages 14+) - First day of 6-week class

Complete beginners or advanced students new to VAI, this half session option is designed for you. Adults and teens come have fun with us while getting to know our studio and the ceramics process.

Dates:

05/13/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate - Tuesdays (Ages 14+) - First Day of 6 Week Class

Welcome to Ceramics! In this beginning to intermediate class, adult and teen students are invited to learn or expand on the foundations of working with clay.

Dates:

07/07/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

8014743796

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate - Wednesdays (Ages 14+) - First Day of 6 Week Class

Welcome to Ceramics! In this beginning to intermediate class, adult and teen 14+ students are invited to learn or expand on the foundations of working with clay.

Dates:

07/08/2026

Time:

6:30PM

Visual Art Institute, South 300 West, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

2900 South 300 West

South Salt Lake, UT, 84115

United States

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Phone:

801-474-3796

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate - Thursdays (Ages 14+) - First Day of 6 Week Class

Welcome to Ceramics! In this beginning to intermediate class, adult and teen 14+ students are invited to learn or expand on the foundations of working with clay.

Dates:

07/09/2026

Time:

6:30PM

In the community

Organization:

Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

2026 City Nature Challenge

Joining the fun is as easy as taking a photo!

Dates:

04/26/2026

04/27/2026

Time:

all day

Natural History Museum of Utah, Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

Bug World

Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other.

Dates:

04/26/2026

04/27/2026

04/28/2026

Time:

10 am

Natural History Museum of Utah, Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Organization:

Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

Foothill Nature Walk

Join us for a series of free 1-hour guided hikes starting at the Museum and leading up the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Dates:

04/29/2026

Time:

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States

Organization:

Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

Foothill Nature Walk

Join us for a series of free 1-hour guided hikes starting at the Museum and leading up the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Dates:

05/06/2026

06/03/2026

Time:

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States

Organization:

Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

Foothill Nature Walk

This Accessibility Walk is hosted by Red Butte Garden.

Dates:

05/13/2026

Time:

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States

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Location:

301 Wakara Way

Salt Lake City, UT, 84108

United States

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Phone:

801-581-6927

Utah Food Festival

Support local artisans, sample tantalizing flavors, and delve into delicious workshops!

Dates:

05/16/2026

05/17/2026

Time:

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mountain America Expo Center

Organization:

Salt Lake Art Show

Location:

9575 State St Mountain America Expo Center

Sandy, UT, 84070

United States

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Phone:

(714) 319-3385

Salt Lake Art Show 2026

The first annual Salt Lake Art Show takes root at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy this May 14-17, 2026. The fine art and design fair presents 50+ galleries and over 100 artists showing a wide array of works from 2D fine art, sculpture and jewelry to custom furniture, lighting and Indigenous arts. The event comes to life with live music, dance, theater and cultural performances, film screenings and a special line up of dance classes and crafts for children and attendees of all ages.

Dates:

05/14/2026

05/15/2026

05/16/2026

Time:

11:00AM