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See a list of past events here.

August 7, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098

Join the staff of the Alf Engen Ski Museum for a special tour offering an insider's look at the rigorous process behind the prestigious Will and Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame. With the annual induction ceremony just three weeks away in late August, attendees will see the final, high-stakes preparations firsthand, including the curatorial challenges of integrating new honorees into the permanent exhibit, the logistics of coordinating a major event, and the public relations strategy for announcing and celebrating the contributions of the latest class of ski legends from the Intermountain West, providing valuable takeaways for managing complex institutional programs. Following the tour, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at Billy Blanco's (8208 Gorgoza Pines Rd, Park City, UT 84098).

Timeline
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | tour and discussion
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15
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August 28, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

3820 Clear Creek Canyon Rd, Sevier, UT 84766

Ever wanted to craft your own drum? Join us in the Fremont Indian State Park's museum gallery for an immersive Drum Making Workshop led by the talented Savannah Fox! Inspired by the history of Clear Creek Canyon, you’ll spend the afternoon hand-crafting a 10-inch hide medicine drum. After we finish at the museum, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at Tomatoes Pizza Pie (1605 US-89, Marysvale, UT 84750).   

Timeline
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | workshop and discussion
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $50
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October 23, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

126 E 400 S, Springville, UT 84663

Want to make community connections that last? Join Director Emily Larsen as we discuss how the Springville Museum of Art builds strong artist networks, engages K–12 students and teachers, and creates spaces for intergenerational connection. During the visit, we’ll explore some of the Museum’s unique collaborative spaces, tour the 40th Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah exhibition, and share exciting public art projects happening here in Utah’s Art City. Following the tour, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at  Strap Tank Brewery (596 S 1750 W, Springville, UT 84663)

Timeline
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | tour and discussion
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15
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November 12, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

635 N Main St, Cedar City UT 84721

Join Curator Katherine Ross for a behind-the-scenes tour through an extensive horse-drawn wagon collection, historic buildings, Native Heritage exhibit, sawmill, and replica blast furnace to discover the pioneer and early industrial history of Cedar City, Iron County, and southwest Utah. Following the tour, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at The Pizza Cart (1190 Sage Dr Ste B, Cedar City, UT 84720).

Timeline
11:00 am - 12:30 pm | tour and discussion
12:30 - 1:30 pm | optional lunch

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15
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December 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City UT 84108

Explore the Natural History Museum of Utah's new temporary basket exhibit, developed in-house with Indigenous co-curators. This exhibit celebrates traditional weaving and basket-making techniques unique to Utah and the surrounding areas.

Learn about the relationships forged and the insights gained from the close cooperation of museum staff with indigenous leaders, artists, and experts. Staff will also share how they developed their own internal and external programming based on this magnificent exhibit.

Continue networking at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at Oasis Cafe (151 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102).

Timeline
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | tour and discussion
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

Free parking is available at the museum (see directions and parking details here).

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15
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