Current
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Under Open Skies
MODERN WEST 18 September - 6 November 2026 Under Open Skies is a group landscape exhibition of artists in the American West. Read more -
THE LURE AND LORE OF THE WEST
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art 20 January 2026 - 5 May 2027 Modern West is pleased to announce NEHMA's acquisition of "Seer Bonnet XXX (Desdemona)" by Angela Ellsworth, on view in the exhibition "The Lure and Lore of the West." Read more -
MIKE WHITING: PIXELATED
NORA ECCLES HARRISON MUSEUM OF ART 3 September 2026 - 5 June 2027 Modern West is pleased to loan works by Utah-based sculptor Mike Whiting for a campus-wide exhibition at Utah State University. Read more
Upcoming
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Journey Between the Lines
MODERN WEST 20 November 2026 - 3 January 2027 Journey Between the Lines is a group exhibition that emphasizes Indigenous experiences and perspectives. Read more -
DARA HARTMAN: IN THIS TOGETHER
SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART 18 November 2026 - 3 July 2027 Modern West is pleased to loan Charm by Dara Hartman to the Springville Museum of Art for their exhibition In This Together: Art, Belonging, and the Urgency of Social Connection . In This Together explores belonging, loneliness, connection, and community through contemporary art. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad,... Read more
Online Exclusive
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Phil Epp: The Infinite DIstance
ONLINE 9 November 2026 - 31 January 2027 Infinite Distance explores the relationship between landscape, imagination, and the perception of place through the work of Phil Epp. His distinctive visual language invites viewers into an unfamiliar yet strangely recognizable world, where architectural forms, expansive horizons, and atmospheric spaces exist somewhere between reality and imagination. These landscapes are less... Read more -
Billy Schenck's Wild West
ONLINE 1 November - 31 December 2026 Billy Schenck’s landscapes exemplify his appreciation for Western scenery and nostalgia for the iconic Wild West. Read more -
Jiyoun Lee Lodge: Waves
ONLINE 25 September - 31 October 2026 Modern West is thrilled to feature a selection of the artist’s Waterman paintings in conjunction with Jiyoun Lee-Lodge's new mural "Open Your Eyes" on the beloved SLC 9th & 9th whale. Read more -
Ben (Borrow +) Steele
ONLINE 20 August - 30 November 2026 Ben Steele's playful work embraces the technical skill of the old masters while referencing humor and pop culture. Read more -
Kevin Perry: Helper Sublime
ONLINE 13 August - 31 October 2026 Helper Sublime is a photography series by multidisciplinary artist Kevin Perry that grew out of spending time in and appreciating the subtle, yet powerful details of Helper, Utah – old buildings, cars, quiet corners, the occasional odd discovery, and the surrounding landscape. “To me, Helper Sublime is the best way... Read more
Past
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The Year of the Horse
MODERN WEST 19 June - 1 August 2026 Year of the Horse is a group exhibition of works inspired by the Chinese New Year Fire Horse. Read more -
Spring Salon
MODERN WEST 3 April - 5 June 2026 Spring Salon is a group exhibition inspired by the change of seasons, new beginnings, and blooming foliage. Read more -
Unbound: Art of the West
MODERN WEST 12 February - 20 March 2026 Unbound: Art of the West marks Modern West's inaugural exhibition at our new location in downtown SLC. Read more
