UtahPresents

Support Socially Engaged Arts at UtahPresents

Creativity has the power to help us face what feels impossible to talk about.

At UtahPresents, we believe the arts can open doors to meaningful conversations, even around the most complex and difficult topics. Through bold performances, community partnerships, and facilitated dialogue, we present work that invites empathy, curiosity, and deeper understanding.

One powerful example this season is Arms Around America by Dan Froot & Company. Based on book-length oral histories gathered by Dan from families whose lives have been shaped by guns, this project transforms real stories from South Florida, Western Montana, and Southern California into compelling audio dramas, a podcast, and a live theatrical experience.

We need your help to keep this kind of programming a part of our season each year, and your donation on U Giving Days makes that a reality.

When you give to UtahPresents these Giving Days, you help us:

• Bring nationally recognized artists to Utah
• Create space for thoughtful, community-centered dialogue around those artists
• Partner with local organizations to host off-stage events and conversations
• Ensure these experiences remain accessible to our community

We have exceeded our initial goal of $4,500, but these programs still need support. Help us make it to our revised goal of $5,000 today to keep these programs funded.

Your gift isn’t just supporting a performance. It’s investing in empathy. It’s strengthening community. It’s ensuring that art remains a space where we can gather, reflect, and move forward together.

Make your matched gift today and help us continue this vital work.

About UtahPresents:

UtahPresents is the multi-disciplinary arts presenter at University of Utah. We bring diverse artistic and cultural experiences to campus and the region, exploring and enriching the human experience through the lens of creativity and the arts. As stewards of the iconic Kingsbury Hall, we provide a valuable gathering space for community events and campus partners.

Your gift will support the productions and related activities of UtahPresents’ programming, and will be applied to the area of greatest need.