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The Salt Lake Art Center and School
 

The Salt Lake Art Center was founded in 1931 as a private, non-profit institution to champion contemporary visual arts in Utah. The Art Center was originally located in The Art Barn, near the University of Utah, where the first classroom and education program was offered to the public.
Over the years, the Art Center School has maintained its commitment to provide quality art instruction for adults through an outstanding curriculum in Ceramics and Photography for all skill levels. In addition to regular classes, special workshops covering various topics in both Ceramics and Photography are frequently offered. Regular classes run approximately 16 weeks, coinciding with the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College semesters.
Access and Parking
  The Art Center School classrooms are located on the lower level of the Salt Lake Art Center. Students can gain access to the classrooms through the main Art Center entrance on West Temple during regular gallery hours (Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM and Sunday, 1-5PM). Parking is available at the Crossroads Parking Garage. Metered parking is also available on South and West Temple Streets.
What Students Should Bring
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For the B/W chemical classes, you need:

  • one full size film camera body
  • one lens
  • two packages of black and white photographic printing paper
  • negative preservers
  • B/W film (NOT THE KIND THAT IS DEVELOPED IN COLOR CHEMISTRY!)
  • old towel
  • wear old clothes

For the digital classes, you need:

  • one full size digital camera body (DSLR/Digital Single Lens Reflex)
  • one lens
  • use of a lap top with image editing software installed
  • bring images to class on a flash drive or a memory card
Coursework credit
Students of the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College may be able to receive credit for classes taken at the Salt Lake Art Center. Students should contact their admissions office for enrollment information. Tuition is determined by and is paid to the learning institution; lab fees must be paid to the Salt Lake Art Center and are due by the first class session.
For more information, please call the Salt Lake Art Center at 801.328.4201