Utah Humanities

06/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE: NEXT MONDAY! Voices & Votes: Democracy in America moves to Moab Arts on June 8th! Join us for the grand opening and for all of the events to follow.

More information: https://utahhumanities.org/programs/community-heritage/museum-on-main-street/voices-votes-democracy-in-america

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05/27/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Join us this Saturday, May 30th, for another event in our 2026 Speaker Series! Engage with Christopher Cokinos at the Entrada Institute as he shares insight from his book "Still as Bright."

As humanity begins its return to the Moon, it's time to look at the Moon again—and not just as it rises over town and mountains. Humanity's relationship to what was once a mysterious light in the sky reveals so much about us. The Moon is more than a rock. It's an archive of stories, hopes, fears and longing. Ranging from pre-history to the current Artemis program, Chris will share excerpts from his book, talk about everything from folklore to art, and show vivid illustrations. He'll share his personal journey too, one in which the Moon lit both childhood and a father's death. Hopefully, they'll even be time to look at the Moon through his telescope.

This speaker series highlights authors from our 2025 Utah Book Awards. Plan to join us!

Entrada Institute

05/20/2026

MARK YOU CALENDAR! Join us on Saturday, May 30th for another event in our 2026 Speaker Series! Engage with Christopher Cokinos at the Entrada Institute as he shares insight from his book "Still as Bright."

As humanity begins its return to the Moon, it's time to look at the Moon again—and not just as it rises over town and mountains. Humanity's relationship to what was once a mysterious light in the sky reveals so much about us. The Moon is more than a rock. It's an archive of stories, hopes, fears and longing. Ranging from pre-history to the current Artemis program, Chris will share excerpts from his book, talk about everything from folklore to art, and show vivid illustrations. He'll share his personal journey too, one in which the Moon lit both childhood and a father's death. Hopefully, they'll even be time to look at the Moon through his telescope.

This speaker series highlights authors from our 2025 Utah Book Awards. Plan to join us!

Entrada Institute

05/18/2026

Join us at Utah Cultural Celebration Center for this event as part of the Utah tour of Voices & Votes: Democracty in America! We are thrilled to be part of this experience.

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Join us for Generations of West Valley: A Story Circle.

Through personal stories of family, community, resilience and connection, local residents will share memories and moments that helped shape life in West Valley City across generations. These heartfelt stories offer a glimpse into the people, experiences and history that continue to define our community.

Tuesday, May 26
7 PM
Complimentary admission and open to the public.

This special evening is presented as part of West Valley City’s America 250 Celebration and in connection with the Smithsonian Voices & Votes exhibit.

Come listen, reflect and celebrate the stories that connect us.

05/13/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 30th for another event in our 2026 Speaker Series! Engage with Christopher Cokinos at the Entrada Institute as he shares insight from his book "Still as Bright."

As humanity begins its return to the Moon, it's time to look at the Moon again—and not just as it rises over town and mountains. Humanity's relationship to what was once a mysterious light in the sky reveals so much about us. The Moon is more than a rock. It's an archive of stories, hopes, fears and longing. Ranging from pre-history to the current Artemis program, Chris will share excerpts from his book, talk about everything from folklore to art, and show vivid illustrations. He'll share his personal journey too, one in which the Moon lit both childhood and a father's death. Hopefully, they'll even be time to look at the Moon through his telescope.

This speaker series highlights authors from our 2025 Utah Book Awards. Plan to join us!

Entrada Institute

05/12/2026

The 2026 Utah Original Writing Competition is here! Calling all Utah writers ages 18 and over!

The portal for submissions open on May 25, 2026.
Deadline: July 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Late manuscripts will not be accepted.

Submission Process: Please submit early to avoid technical issues. Submissions will only be accepted online at www.utahhumanities.org.

Since 1958, the annual Utah Original Writing Competition has celebrated Utah’s dynamic and varied voices and aided Utah writers on their path to publication and broader recognition. Numerous awardees selected by our nationally recognized judges have gone on to significant statewide and national acclaim. Please read through the entire guidelines before submitting.

Utah Division of Arts & Museums

05/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Voices & Votes: Democracy in America moves to Moab Arts on June 8th! Join us for the grand opening and for all of the events to follow.

More information: https://utahhumanities.org/programs/community-heritage/museum-on-main-street/voices-votes-democracy-in-america

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05/08/2026

TONIGHT is the night! Come join us from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center for this watch party!

Join Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and the Women's History Initiative for a live watch party of the award-winning Broadway Musical Suffs! The musical celebrates the fight for women’s voting rights, highlighting the tensions in the movement and the strategies of a young generation of suffragists who pushed the 19th Amendment across the finish line.

Register for your free ticket here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/womenshistoryinitiative/event/suffswatchparty/

We'll gather at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center to watch the musical as it premieres on PBS' Great Performances. Utah played a pioneering role in the suffrage movement, and displays and activities at the screening will highlight the Beehive State’s important role in the story.

Come early for light refreshments, interactive elements, and tours of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian exhibition on view at the UCCC through May 30.

Refreshments and activities begin at 6 pm, with the screening starting at 7 pm. The show's run-time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.

The Women's History Initiative is a program of the Utah Historical Society. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Voices & Votes: Democracy in America is made possible in Utah by Utah Humanities as part of the Museum on Main Street program.

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05/07/2026

Are you a poet in Salt Lake City? You could be the city's Poet Laureate! Applications are due on May 17th!

More information here: https://saltlakearts.org/programs/poet-laureate-program

The Salt Lake City Poet Laureate program recognizes a local poet to serve as the City’s official ambassador for poetry, a vital literary art form.

The Poet Laureate is a working artist and cultural leader who engages communities through public programming, civic participation, and a signature project. Through this work, the Poet Laureate helps connect residents, reflect shared experiences, and expand access to poetry across Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Arts Council

05/07/2026

Join us TOMORROW, May 8th, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center for this watch party!

Join Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and the Women's History Initiative for a live watch party of the award-winning Broadway Musical Suffs! The musical celebrates the fight for women’s voting rights, highlighting the tensions in the movement and the strategies of a young generation of suffragists who pushed the 19th Amendment across the finish line.

Register for your free ticket here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/womenshistoryinitiative/event/suffswatchparty/

We'll gather at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center to watch the musical as it premieres on PBS' Great Performances. Utah played a pioneering role in the suffrage movement, and displays and activities at the screening will highlight the Beehive State’s important role in the story.

Come early for light refreshments, interactive elements, and tours of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian exhibition on view at the UCCC through May 30.

Refreshments and activities begin at 6 pm, with the screening starting at 7 pm. The show's run-time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.

The Women's History Initiative is a program of the Utah Historical Society. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Voices & Votes: Democracy in America is made possible in Utah by Utah Humanities as part of the Museum on Main Street program.

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