Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Marcia & John Price Museum Building | 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0350 | Phone: 801-581-7332

Mission Statement & Core Values

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UMFA MISSION STATEMENT

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts engages visitors in discovering meaningful connections with the artistic expressions of the world's cultures. We fulfill our mission by:

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Acting as responsible stewards of the material legacy of the visual arts for the people of Utah
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Serving as a teaching, learning and research resource for the University of Utah, the greater educational community, and the general public
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Promoting an open dialogue with visitors and the community about the role of the visual arts in our society
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Fostering and celebrating the diverse artistic expressions and accomplishments of the people of Utah and around the world
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Cultivating community partnerships and collaborations to ensure that the visual arts will reach a broad public.
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Offering a wide range of experiences that enable visitors to explore the variety of ways the arts can inform and enhance human experience

CORE VALUES

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts:

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Upholds the highest level of stewardship, accepted museum practices and professional standards
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Strives for excellence in serving the university and the diverse communities of Utah
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Fosters mutual respect, trust, and collegiality with our colleagues and our community
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Supports the advancement of the academic mission of the university
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Exercises fiscal prudence and ethical responsibility for the Museum's resources for future generations

The Museum is accredited by The American Association of Museums.