Two sculptures arrive in the garden
Crews install The Illuminator and the crystal-and-heart sculpture on the lawn beside the chapel. They join works by Ralphael Plescia, which the garden rescues and gives a new home.
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Westside Whale Tail takes shape
Renderings of the whale tail arrive. The sculpture measures 14 feet by 13.5 feet by 9.5 feet, and its planned debut is October 9, 2027. Stephen Kesler, who made the Out of the Blue whale at 900 South and 1100 East, leads the work.
Operation Palette enters design
UAA hired Rebekah “Becks” Logan of Joyful Summits to design the veteran art therapy program, from the 12-week curriculum to staffing and launch.
The financial plan updates
The Art Castle financial model reaches $30.5 million in projected costs, covered by gifts, tax credits, public funds and loans. It is a projected plan, not secured funds.
New campus plans
ASSIST Community Design Center dates its latest set of campus drawings October 21, 2026.
Salt Lake County funds accessible restrooms and ramps
Salt Lake County awards UAA $150,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The money starts work on accessible restrooms and ramps in the chapel.
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Crystal Young
Development Lead, Sterling & Pink
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Derek Dyer
Executive Director, Utah Arts Alliance
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