John Hafen Symposium

Join us for a symposium exploring the life, work, and enduring influence of John Hafen, one of Utah’s most celebrated artists and a foundational figure in the Springville Art Movement. 

Monday, October 20, 6:00-8:30pm. Presentations will begin at 6:30pm.


Speakers:

  • Dr. Jeff Andersen – The Paris Art Mission
  • Angela Swanson Jones – The Church’s Support of Hafen and the Artist’s Poverty
  • Dr. Vern Swanson – Hafen as a Religious Artist
  • David Ericson – Hafen’s Continuing Appeal to Art Collectors
  • Emily Larsen – Hafen and the Springville Art Movement

John Hafen, Mountain Steam

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please email Allison Pinegar at APinegar@springville.org.

Can't attend the Symposium in person? Join the Symposium virtually on Zoom! 

Use the link below to join the livestream of the Symposium on Zoom. Presentations will begin at 6:30pm. 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82659615820?pwd=nssOFzemiFrD1Ff5eORFcbwMdrRXu3.1

Meeting ID: 826 5961 5820

Passcode: Hafen

For issues joining the meeting, please email Allison Pinegar at APinegar@springville.org.



John Hafen Plate 63, John Hafen, Geneva Dance Hall and Resort, Utah Lake, 1896, oil on canvas, Springville Museum of Art

John Hafen, Geneva Dance Hall and Resort