Student Juried Art Exhibition

The Student Juried Art Exhibition opens at the Gittins Gallery on February 4, 2027, and runs through February 23. It's a juried show of student work from the University of Utah's Department of Art & Art History, so the pieces on the walls aren't just a random sampling—they've been selected by a local expert who judges the submissions and awards prizes. That means you're seeing the work that stood out to a professional eye, rather than just whatever happened to be in the studio that week.

Because it's a juried exhibition, the show works as a cross-section of what's coming out of the department. You'll see work from students across different years and disciplines, all hanging together in one space. It's a good way to get a sense of the range of the program and the different directions the students are taking their work. The prizes add another layer to it, too—the exhibition isn't just about showing the work, but recognizing the pieces that hit the mark for the judge.

If you're not already familiar with the spot, the Gittins Gallery is at 375 South 1530 East, on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. It's a dedicated space for the department's exhibitions, so it's built for this kind of thing. The show runs for nearly three weeks, from February 4 through February 23, which gives you plenty of time to swing by whenever it fits your schedule.

Admission is free and open to the public, so you don't need a ticket or a connection to the university to walk in. Whether you're following the local art scene or just looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon, it's an easy one to drop into. The exhibition stays up through February 23, and the gallery is located at 375 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.