Visual Art Institute (VAI) is a nonprofit art program in Utah, offering high-quality fine art & design classes for children, teens & adults along the Wasatch Front.

We have been shaping creativity in this beautiful state since 1978.

 
 

Of the thousands of students we've served, so many have gone on to achieve great things! We are committed to community outreach & believe that creative experiences are positive for everyone. We’re deeply grateful to all supporters, donors, instructors & volunteers who have made VAI what it is today.

 
 

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Want to bring the family together to do something fun? You can rent VAI studio or gallery space for a special dinner, recital, reception, or even an art party! Whether you have your event all planned out and just want to rent our awesome space, or if
Happy Halloween! We hope you, your family and friends have a fun, safe day! Check out these awesome snapshots of our “Ghoul’s Night Out” event earlier this month. These cute friends had a fun night learning how to make spooky wate
Mark your calendars for this amazing pottery demonstration day with local clay artist Kyle Guymon! 🤩 When: Sunday, November 17th from 11am-4pm Where: Visual Art Institute Ceramics Studio (2900 South 300 West in South Salt Lake) *This event is for
We caught up with artist and VAI instructor Daniel Johnson as he was doing the final cleanup on some 3D prints! For this project in our kids “Digi-Lab” class (ages 5-12), Daniel teaches students how to design their own digital sculpture
Last Friday, a high school art class from Olympus High joined us for a Figure Academy workshop at our large studio in South Salt Lake. With the option to enjoy additional figure drawing instruction, some students also opted to attend an extra 3-hour