Our Mission
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art believes in the power of the art of our time. Through programming, advocacy, and collaboration, we work with artists and communities to build a better world.
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art believes in the power of the art of our time. Through programming, advocacy, and collaboration, we work with artists and communities to build a better world.
From its inception, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been resolutely, tirelessly contemporary. Since 1931, UMOCA has been a clear and independent voice committed to the most pressing issues of its day. While many things have changed over the organization’s ninety-year history, some things have not. UMOCA has maintained a commitment to community, local artists, education, awareness, and inclusion. These values—so central to art in the 21st century—have been an integral part of the mission for nine decades. Each incarnation—from the Art Barn (1931-1958) to the Salt Lake Art Center (1959-2010)
- Exhibitions
- Events
- Artists In Residence
Workshops for artists-in-training and family art Saturday!
UMOCA offers tours that provide an introduction to contemporary art and dynamic conversations in the gallery.
Since 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been a gathering space for artists and creatives in our region. Today, UMOCA’s exhibitions, art education programs, community engagement, and one-of-a-kind artist residency support local artists and communities while showcasing art from across the nation and globe. UMOCA is a seven-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and a two-time recipient of the Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.