Art Department

Students standing at the barre in a dance studio classroom at Utah Tech University.

Fall Starting Up

It is a new school year and things are already moving in the arts! Students have arrived again to learn, create, and leave their mark. Even before the semester officially started, the halls were filled with students practicing their instruments.…

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Two Art Faculty Featured in Local Gallery

Two of our Art faculty, Meaghan Gates and Colleen Gianatiempo, are special guest artists at Arrowhead Gallery in St. George, Utah. Their art will be displayed for the whole month, with an open house held on Sept. 17, 2026 from…

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A drone show over Utah Tech campus at commencement depicting a hand holding a degree.

Degrees in the Arts at Utah Tech University

Since our institution’s development into a state college and eventually university, the academic offerings have grown immensely. As a regional, comprehensive university in the Utah System of Higher Education it is our mission to offer a wide variety of academic…

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A landscape photo of the exterior of the Graff building on Utah Tech campus, featuring a mosaic celebrating the history of the area.

Welcoming in New Arts Faculty

A new school year welcomes new faces among our faculty across all five departments. We are thrilled to have these eight people join us to share their skills and knowledge on campus.

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An exterior shot of the America First Performing Arts Center.

Grand Opening of the America First Performing Arts Center

The long awaited grand opening is just around the corner! On August 28, 2026, the newly renovated America First Performing Arts Center will have its celebratory debut. At 9 a.m. there will be the ribbon cutting ceremony. It includes a…

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Dr. Roger Hale, wearing a white suitcoat and black dress pants while back to the camera, conducting music students, similarly dressed with white tops and black bottoms, at an Independence Day concert outside as fireworks go off in the background.

What Do Teachers Do During the Summer?

While enjoying your summer break, have you ever wondered what your teachers were doing? Do they live at the school and never leave??? Well, wonder no longer as we provide this peek behind the curtains as to what our Utah…

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A panoramic view of the renovated interior of the AFPAC from the audience looking over the red seats and the empty stage.

2025-2026: A Year in Review

So many amazing things happened in the academic year of 2025-2026! From building renovations, student showcases, and more, the Arts have had quite the year. So here is a year in review.

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A young girl with brown hair in a ponytail plays the piano.

Making a Splash at Summer Camp!

It is that time of year again where our halls feel very empty without our students… but that does not mean education stops! We are thrilled to have summer camps here in our buildings, teaching the arts to children of…

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Patrons looking at art inside the Louvre.

Study the Arts Abroad: Summer Edition

There is so much to be learned from art across the globe. We are fortunate to have had three study abroad trips this summer led by our Arts faculty!

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Dance and Film in Brazil

One of the fantastic opportunities of attending Utah Tech is the chance to participate in our study abroad programs! In late February, our Dance and Digital Film departments collaboratively took students on a 10-day trip to Brazil, exploring the ideas…

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