This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has been a gathering place for artists and creatives in the region, fostering inspiration, collaboration, and innovation. Here to share some exciting updates, Development Strategist, Kaitlin Mills, joins us with more.
Kaitlin Mills:
We’re thrilled to share two exciting updates from the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. First, UMOCA recently launched the Assemblage Art Fund, providing targeted support for visual artists and collectives in Salt Lake County.
Through Assemblage, 6 to 12 artists will receive grants for their project. This initiative is made possible by the Andy Warhol Foundation and inaugural recipients will be announced on October 24 at our annual Halloween Bash.
On September 26, UMOCA celebrates the opening of Elizabeth Malaska’s solo exhibition, awarded through the 2025 Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting, a biennial award supported by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation.
That same evening, Oscar Tuazon’s Salt Lake Water School closes with experimental projections on its structure, emphasizing the work’s urgent reflection on the Great Salt Lake’s environmental future.
Derek Miller:
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art continues to play a vital role in Utah’s arts community, inspiring creativity, supporting local artists, and bringing innovative projects to life. Discover more about their programs, exhibitions, and ways to get involved at UtahMOCA.org. I’m Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.