Series 6533
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Division of Arts and Museums
Exhibit guides, 1933-
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Schedule Description
This series contains interpretive guides for exhibitions sponsored by the Fine Arts Council. Senate Bill 86 established the Fine Arts Council in 1899. The bill mandated that a competition and exhibition for Utah artists be held each year with selected art purchased for the permanent state collection. Most of the exhibit guides in this series were created for the annual competition and exhibition. Additionally, there are some guides included for special exhibits and traveling collections sponsored by the Fine Arts Council.
Scope and Content
This series contains interpretive guides for exhibitions sponsored by the Fine Arts Council. Senate Bill 86 established the Fine Arts Council in 1899. The bill mandated that a competition and exhibition for Utah artists be held each year with selected art purchased for the permanent state collection. Most of the exhibit guides in this series were created for the annual competition and exhibition. Additionally, there are some guides included for special exhibits and traveling collections sponsored by the Fine Arts Council.