The Springville Museum of Art's 39th annual Spiritual and Religious Art exhibit is concluding this month. The show received over 900 submissions, with only about 200 works selected for display, making it a highly competitive exhibition for living Utah artists. The museum, originally founded over 100 years ago by Springville High teachers and students, continues its mission with outreach programs for K-12 students. The exhibit features diverse mediums including sculpture, knit, paint, and photography, and includes a Spotify playlist to accompany the gallery experience.
The exhibit matters because it represents a longstanding community tradition that fosters connections among different groups and perspectives through art exploring spiritual and religious themes. It highlights the museum's unique role as both a professional art venue and a community institution that supports local artists while maintaining educational outreach. The show's competitive nature and cash awards underscore its significance in Utah's art ecosystem, and its free admission ensures broad public access to original artworks that explore profound questions about human experience.