The Arts and Humanities Council of Rural Utah was founded in 2018. We seek to raise awareness of the arts and humanities in Sevier County, to socially and economically support local artists, creators, writers, thinkers, etc., and to spread positivity and a sense of community through the medium of the arts.

Our board currently consists of Broox Anderson, director, and trustees Ron Hamblin and Sharon Anderson. *If you are interested in becoming a trustee, or involving yourself with us in any capacity, please leave us a note here.

Our Mission

Our council was founded to improve the artistic climate in Sevier County and elevate the quality of life in these areas. We seek to overcome a prevailing notion of artistic irrelevance in this rural area through support of the arts and humanities and through community involvement and education. The impact we hope to have on these rural communities is threefold: to raise awareness of the arts and humanities; to socially and economically support local artists, creators, writers, thinkers, etc.; and, to provide alternative economic opportunity to otherwise impoverished communities.

2023 Objectives

1) Raise arts awareness through public spectacle. This objective will be accomplished through exhibition of rural artworks in easily accessible and appealing public spaces (i.e. William J. Peters Gallery and Sevier Valley Center).

2) Foster intercultural exchange. This objective shall be accomplished through collaborative programs and the display of diverse art forms in an environment allowing for both immediate and secondary reflection.

3) Support rural artists, thinkers, and creators. By exposing the public to their works, these rural artists, thinkers, and creators are given an opportunity to garner influence and find success in their artistic endeavors.

4) Lay the foundation work for proceeding programs' success. An impactful year of programs will provide a foundation on which to build for future programs.

​ 5) Affect people, improve the quality of life. This key objective will be accomplished through the dissemination of locally-created artworks that are inherently evocative and thought-provoking. The ability to provide deeper meaning is a function of art, especially rural and local art. A functional art-based calendar will also provide for reflection and thought beyond the length of our initial programs.
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