40 Years of Folk | FREE Art Exhibition

40 Years of Folk | FREE Art Exhibition

About the event

Join us this summer to celebrate a historic milestone! The Utah Division of Arts & Museums proudly presents “40 Years of Folk,” a landmark exhibition honoring the breadth of living traditions, heritage, and ancestral memories that shape the cultural landscape of our state.

Stepping into the historic Chase Home Museum, you will experience the incredible craftsmanship of Utah’s folk artisans. Across multiple generations and cultural heritages, this exhibition showcases how folk traditions remain vibrant, powerful, and deeply relevant today.

🎨 What you’ll see:

  • Handcrafted classical guitar
  • Intricately decorated wax-resist eggs
  • Korean ink and folk paintings
  • Paquimé-style pottery molded from local Utah clay
  • Heritage Shoshone beadwork and medallions
  • Traditional Puerto Rican festival masks (Vejigantes and Cabezudos)
  • Hand-twined Great Depression-era-style rag rugs
  • ...and much more!

Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or looking for a great summer activity to enjoy while visiting Liberty Park, this exhibition offers a beautiful space for community, preservation, and storytelling. ✨ ADMISSION IS 100% FREE — bring your friends, family, and neighbors!

📍 Where: Chase Home Museum, Liberty Park, SLC
🏢 Presented by: Utah Division of Arts & Museums
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For more information on planning your visit, head to our website: Utah Division of Arts & Museums

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Location

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, 1100 S 600 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, United States

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