Art Department

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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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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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Music faculty and students, dressed in black, perform a piece on a red, black, and yellow stage for the Fire and Ice Gala.

Fire and Ice: A Night to Remember

One of the most exciting events on campus is the Annual Fire and Ice Scholarship Gala. It was presented by the Utah Tech Foundation on March 20, 2026, in its 22nd year. The Fire and Ice Gala is an impactful…

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The Road with Dr. Rhodes

After 12 years leading the Music Education program at Utah Tech University, Dr. Rhonda Rhodes is retiring. Rhonda is no stranger to Southern Utah audiences with a long career leading musicians as one of the state’s finest teachers. She was…

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