FAQ

Q. Where is the museum located?

The Museum's address is 126 East, 400 South in Springville. The Museum is located 60 minutes south of Salt lake City International Airport. From I15 southbound, take exit 260 east. Continue on 400 South for 2 miles. Parking is available in the parking lot directly east of the building.

DID YOU KNOW?

Before the Museum was built the permanent collection was housed at Springville High School. Thus began a close relationship between the Museum and the High School, which continues through today with the Art Royalty, Junior Art Guild, and other programs for teenagers.

Q. What are the museum's operating hours?

Tuesday through Saturday 10 – 5, Wednesday 10 – 9 and Sunday
3 – 6.

Q. I want to rent the Museum for a special event, what do I do?

Please contact our Office Supervisor for information on rates, available areas and other pertinent information.

Q. At what age can children visit the Museum without adult supervision?

Children over the age of 15 may visit the Museum without adult supervision.

Q. What is the Hafen-Dallin Guild?

The Hafen-Dallin Guild is the volunteer organization of the Springville Museum of Art. All volunteers are part of this organization. The Guild Leadership supports the volunteer program through trainings, recruitment brunches, etc. They plan an annual trip and raise money through fundraisers for Museum needs.

Q. Was this building used as a public school before it became a Museum?

No, the building was originally built as an art museum yet was part of Springville High School. It is no longer owned by the school district, but there is still a strong partnership between the school district and the Museum.

Q. Is the Museum available for rentals?

The Museum is rented frequently for wedding receptions, concerts, business and community events. The basic after-hour rental fee is $950.00, + $200.00 deposit. Fees for open-hour rentals vary. Please refer questions to the Office Supervisor.

Q. When is the Museum open, and is there an admission charge?

Tuesday through Saturday 10 – 5, Wednesdays 10 – 9 and Sundays
3 – 6; the Museum is free to the public.

Q. How can I find out about the Museum’s exhibits, education programs, etc.?

Please check our website, pick up a monthly newsletter and calendar brochure at the reception desks, or talk with Museum volunteers or staff. Quarterly newsletters and the annual calendar are also mailed to our members. You can join this wonderful group of supporters and become a Museum member with a $20 donation.

Q. How is the Museum funded?

A variety of partnerships fund the Springville Museum of Art - volunteer and in-kind service, grants, donations, memberships, selling Russian art, and the City of Springville are a few of the entities responsible.

Q. What was this building before it was an art museum? How old is it?

From its completion in 1937 it has always been an art museum. The Springville High School was located east of the Museum where the parking lot exists now (razed in the 1970s). The high school’s theater, music and art classes were offered periodically in the building. Please refer to the History section on the website or read the 2004 Dedication brochure for a more detailed account

Q. Who designed the structure and in what style?

Claude Ashworth was the architect. The museum is designed in the Spanish Morrocan Style.

Q. Who funded the building? Who owns it now?

The building was originally funded & built by WPA (Works Progress Administration), Nebo School District, City of Springville and the LDS Church. The City of Springville now owns and maintains the building.

Q. Why should I become a member of the Springville Museum of Art?

Receive discounts on building rentals, Museum store purchases, special invitations to ‘sneak-peak’ exhibition openings and events, voting privileges for Board of Trustees elections, notification of Museum events through a Quarterly Newsletter, and much more, depending on level of membership. Collective contributions also make it possible for us to fulfill a unique and important niche for the arts in Utah. The Museum is the crowning jewel of our community, and serves as an invaluable artistic, historical and cultural resource. The vision and generosity of those who support the Museum through donating their time, talents and funds enable it to thrive. The Springville Museum of Art is a 501c3 non-profit organization; donations are tax deductible. Membership donations keep the Museum functioning and are an important resource in the production and maintenance of our many exhibitions, programs and projects.

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Q. How did the Museum collection start?

For a detailed account, refer to the history in the New Wing Dedication Booklet located at reception desks. A very basic answer is: The collection started with a donation of “Mountain Stream” by John Hafen and “Paul Revere” by Cyrus Dallin in 1903, and the graduating senior class from Springville High School donated a work every year thereafter through fund-raising efforts.

Q. Where do you keep artwork not on display?

We have secure storage vaults. Approximately 15% of Springville Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection is on display at one time.

Q. Where does the Museum get its artwork?

Gifts, purchases and trades.

Q. How does an artist display artwork at the Museum?

An artist may enter an annual juried exhibition, and their art work may be juried in or out of the show. Following are the Museum’s annual juried exhibitions:
The Spring Salon (April), The Quilt Show (July), The Spiritual and Religious Exhibit (October), The Christmas Lamb (youth, November), The All-State High School Exhibit (juniors/seniors, February). As an artist, if you’re interested in receiving information about juried shows,
Visit our website, or leave your name and address with museum staff to
receive call-for-entry forms for juried exhibitions.

Q. How do I get my own exhibition at the Museum?

We only schedule exhibitions for artists who have had their work accepted into two Spring Salon exhibitions over the past decades. If you fit this criterion, please contact a member of our curatorial staff. Remember that our exhibition schedule is set years in advance and we are constantly receiving requests for exhibitions, and only a relative few dates per year are available for exhibitions of our best Utah artists.

Q. Why was my artwork not accepted into the Spring Salon?

The Spring Salon is an increasingly competitive exhibition, and from year to year the jurors vary, as do their tastes. When you come to pick up your work, ask at the front desk if a member of the curatorial staff is available to speak with you about your work. They may have some helpful insights. In the meantime, keep working at improving your art!

Q. How do I find out how much a painting I own is worth?

Our Director, Dr. Vern Swanson, is happy to do appraisals on fine art originals. There is no fee for a verbal appraisal; a written appraisal is $50. Dr. Swanson takes walk-in appraisals on Saturdays, but it is always a good idea to call before coming in to see if he is available and can help you.

Q. Is any of the art work in the Museum for sale?

In our temporary exhibitions, it is the decision of the participating artist whether to sell their art. In the event that an artwork is for sale, there will usually be some indicator on the text label next to the artwork. “NFS” stands for Not For Sale, which means the artist has chosen to not sell their work. Our permanent collection is not for sale; however, you may buy a giclée print of most of the works you will see on display in our permanent collection.

Q. Why does the Museum have a collection of Russian Art?

We collect and exhibit 20th Century Russian Art because of its historical significance, high quality, and its compelling figurative and issue-based themes. These works contrast well with the landscape and decorative themes prevalent in the Utah school. We believe the Russian art possesses valuable lessons beneficial for Utah artists. This powerful art teaches about the power of the human figure in telling the drama of civilization and the common nature of mankind from political systems far different than our own.
This art was available and affordable at the time the Museum began collecting Russian Art, thus Museum Director Dr. Vern Swanson seized the opportunity to strengthen the Museum’s collection with the inclusion of Russian art.

Q. Do you have any French Impressionists?

No. However, the Museum does have fine examples of American Impressionism from our Utah and American collections, and we also have major holdings in Soviet Impressionist painting.

Q. How do I get a print of a painting for my house?

High-quality reproductions, known as giclée prints, are available through a Provo-based company called Fov Editions (801-379-0345). If you are interested in ordering a giclée print, you may fill out a card at either front desk and Fov will contact you regarding pricing and availability.

Q. Why can't I touch the art?

We want future generations to enjoy and learn from the art. Many of the works are fragile, and a small touch could cause the works to crack or peel. The oils in our hands can also cause damage.

Q. I want to see a specific painting at the Museum, how do I know if it is on display?

Contact a member of the Museum’s Curatorial staff.

Q. How far should viewers stand from art work?

An arms length away from the art work, or roughly 3 feet.

Q. To whom do I direct questions about art work or artists?

The Curatorial Staff: Ruth Allred, Vern Swanson or Jessica Weiss.

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Q. What is SWAP?

State-Wide Art Partnership. It is a collaboration between the Museum, Utah State Office of Education, State Legislature, and Utah school districts to establish the visual arts as an integral part of the curriculum in Utah schools. This is accomplished through the following programs: Evening for Educators, Art Talks, and educational materials made available to teachers, students and the public.

Q. Why is the StateWide Art Parntership based at the Springville Museum of Art?

The StateWide Art Partnership began as a grass roots campaign in the Nebo School District. Many of the early educators who were involved in the early days of SWAP worked at the Museum. Although the Museum is the hub of SWAP, there are many other organizations involved in SWAP’s programs.

Q. When are the Evenings for Educators?

Evenings for Educators are held on average once a month during the academic year. To see the dates and locations of upcoming Evenings for Educators, check online or call the Museum.

Q. Are there ever any education events scheduled for outside the Wasatch Front?

The Art Talks program travels all over the state, at no cost to the school. You may request Art Talks at your school online or call the Museum. The Evenings for Educators are scheduled most frequently within the Wasatch Range, but we are happy to support events in more remote regions of the state. If you are interested in organizing and hosting an Evening for Educators in your area, contact the Museum.

Q. How can I get credit for Evenings for Educators?

Teachers may earn recertification points by attending an Evening for Educators. If a teacher attends five Evenings for Educators in one year and complete the requirements of a field test and return the five Evening for Educator certificates and their field test (along with any necessary materials, ie. Rubrics, examples of student work), the Museum will grant them ONE USOE credit which may (if your district allows) be used for lane changes. That credit is also the equivalent of 18 recertification points.

Q. What is ‘Art Talks?’

Art Talks is an educational outreach program in which art educators travel to Utah schools presenting original artwork and teaching students and teachers. Students participate in gallery and studio experiences while educators learn how to integrate artistic resources into their curriculum.

Q. How do I schedule Art Talks to come to my school?

Contact a member of the Museum education staff. They can help you schedule Art Talks for your school and answer any questions you have about the program.

Q. After I schedule Art Talks for my school, how do I make the schedule for the day?

If you have already scheduled Art Talks to come to your school, speak to the Museum education staff. They can email you a sample copy of a schedule.

Q. How do I schedule a tour?

You may schedule a tour by calling the Museum at (801)489-2727. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. We cannot accommodate groups larger than 60 on docent-led tours.

Q. Does the Museum offer any art classes for children or adults?

The Museum hosts Community and Family Night on the first Monday of every month, at which an art project for children is provided. There are also hands-on workshops at the Evenings for Educators. The Museum does not offer private lessons, but we can refer you to local resources.

Q. How do I find out what posters are available for my school?

Speak to your librarian or media center supervisor about what posters your school already owns. The Museum has all education posters available at a reduced rate for educators - $5. Although the posters have been broken up into Elementary, Middle, and High School sets, you may purchase any of the posters available. To find out what posters are available, check online or contact the Museum.

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