Series 60003

Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums


Visual Arts annual statewide exhibition case files, 1977-

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Schedule Description

The Utah Arts Council was established in 1899 by the Third Utah Legislature. The bill mandated that a competition and exhibition for Utah artists be held each year with selected art purchased for the permanent state collection. These case files document this annual exhibition. The files contain information about the following: planning, organization, participating artists, and jurors.

Scope and Content

The Utah Arts Council was established in 1899 by the Third Utah Legislature. The bill mandated that a competition and exhibition for Utah artists be held each year with selected art purchased for the permanent state collection. These case files document this annual exhibition. The files contain information about the following: planning, organization, participating artists, and jurors.