About the Civic Museum Project
Salt Lake County is strengthened by its local communities, whose traditions, craftsmanship, and history help define the character of our region. The Salt Lake County Civic Museum, a Art in Public Places project, highlights this shared heritage by providing a public space for local arts and cultural organizations to share their work, preserve community history, and build pride and connection across the county.
The Civic Museum offers selected organizations access to County facilities and structured support to present two exhibitions over a two-year period. Exhibitions may include fine art, folk art, and historical materials that reflect the people and places of Salt Lake County. Through modest funding and professional oversight, the program ensures responsible use of public resources while supporting nonprofit organizations in sharing their stories directly with residents.
Ultimately, the Civic Museum strengthens connections between residents and the local traditions and voices that contribute to Salt Lake County’s identity.
Civic Museum Overview
The Civic Museum project runs on a two-year cycle and is led by the Salt Lake County Art in Public Places program. During each two-year term, selected participants will curate, mount, and promote up to two exhibitions focused on the arts, history, and/or culture they represent. The Art in Public Places program will provide participants with a dedicated space, a small stipend for the preparation of their exhibitions, and will help promote their exhibitions to the community.
Civic Museum exhibitions will be featured at two Salt Lake County Arts & Culture venues:
- George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater
- Located at 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
- Located at 2525 Taylorsville Blvd., Taylorsville, UT 84129
Eligibility
Art in Public Places welcomes applications from Salt Lake County-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to fostering arts, culture, and historical preservation. Individual artists are ineligible for participation. Applicants should not serve a predominantly religious agenda or advocate for any specific religious viewpoint. Similarly, politically-oriented content or advocacy within Civic Museum exhibitions is not permissible. Exhibitions must be thoroughly planned and prepared for installation by the applicant, focusing solely on two-dimensional works suitable in scale, material, form, and content for general public viewing.
Application Process
Interested organizations must submit an online application, which includes supporting materials that describe their proposed exhibition pieces and demonstrate the civic/community significance of said pieces in alignment with Civic Museum goals.
Applications are now closed for the 2026-2027 Civic Museum project. Please check back in Spring of 2027.