Free university art museum in a unique canyon-style building with local work & Dalí & Renoir prints.
The Southern Utah Museum of Art, on the campus of Southern Utah University, features the artwork of regional artists known for their landscapes, faculty and student artists from the SUU Department of Art & Design, as well as emerging and distinguished artists from around the country. Strengths of the nearly 2,000-object permanent collection include the body of work by Jimmie F. Jones that exemplifies his notable career in the region, as well as a robust collection of prints featuring well-known artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Salvador Dalí, Katsushika Hokusai, Thomas Hart Benton, and others. Part of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, which also includes the Utah Shakespeare Festival, SUMA is free and open to the public.
Hours & Admission
Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SUMA is free and open to the public.
Located on the campus of Southern Utah University in Cedar City, the Southern Utah Museum of Art is filled to the brim with landscapes of the surrounding Colorado Plateau. There’s level access to the building, accessible restrooms near the entrance, and room to maneuver even the largest wheelchair around the spacious galleries.
The museum grew out of a legacy donation by artist Jimmie Jones, and today that 15-painting bequest is part of the museum’s permanent collection. The museum also features rotating exhibitions, most of which focus on western landscapes or are the work of the school’s faculty or students. Additionally the Stillman Sculpture Court, which is located just east of the museum, features works by Jane DeDecker and Marvin Nelson.
The museum building is a work of art itself. In keeping with the outdoor theme, it’s an interpretation of a Southern Utah slot canyon. The canyon-line roof and the 5,000 square-foot canopy over the main entrance are designed to blur the boundaries of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Take some time to step back and admire the structure from afar. And come back as often as you want — there’s no admission charge.
