MISSION STATEMENT
The Springville Museum of Art strengthens communities by offering life-affirming art and experiences that foster beauty, contemplation, and connection.
Our Vision:
We envision the Springville Museum of Art as a widely recognized destination for art experiences that are welcoming, inspiring, and educational -- serving families, students, and artists through exceptional exhibitions, programs, facilities, and permanent collections.
We see the Museum as the heart and center of Utah’s Art City, a place where art is deeply woven into everyday life and reaches every visitor and resident. Through meaningful encounters with art, those we engage are continually transformed -- deepening connections to self, others, and our shared humanity.Values:
Optimism: We believe art has the power to connect, uplift, challenge, and inspire hope. We take seriously our role as a sanctuary where everyone feels safe to experience the transformative power of art.
Stewardship: We are stewards of a rich legacy, entrusted with sustaining the museum’s mission for future generations. We hold a deep responsibility to our history, our collections, and the communities we serve.
Artistic Excellence: We are committed to curating, preserving, and sharing original art of the highest quality, honoring the creative legacy of Utah’s artists and our founders. We foster and support artistic excellence through expertise, best practices, and professionalism. We are a resource and support for Utah’s living artists.
Supporting Youth: Students and young people have continually been a central component of all that we do. We strive to ensure that SMA remains an accessible, engaging, educational, and inspirational place for all young people.
Connection to Community: We believe in the power of art to connect—people to people, people to themselves, and communities to each other. We engage actively with our local and extended communities by supporting collaboration, education, and mutual care.