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.

 

Volunteer with VAI this summer!

We have several community events coming up this summer, and would love to serve with you!

Learn more & sign up here
 
 

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.

 

Upcoming Events

 

FAMILY FUN FAIR at Visual Art Institute ☀️

Saturday, August 23rd

Mark your calendars! Bring your family, your friends and their families, and come eat, create & party with us at our art center in South Salt Lake!

 

Follow our adventures on Instagram @visualartinstitute

 
Looking for something super fun, creative, hands-on, and video game-free for your kids to do this summer? Check out our amazing summer art programs in Salt Lake and Utah County! *TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE* Visit the link in our bio to view AL
Check out our upcoming Friday Night Pop-Ups! 😎🔥 *Happening at our South Salt Lake location (2900 S 300 W). These drop-in classes are one night only, and make for an excellent evening out with friends, date with your partner, or gift for a loved on
This summer for teens in Salt Lake, we're offering summer camps in several different 2D and 3D mediums, and of course, Summer Figure Academy and 6-week ceramics classes! If you have a teen student looking for a place to practice observational drawi
We’re looking for volunteer help as we beautify VAI’s back area to make it more inviting & accessible. Come get a little workout and help us make it pretty! When: This Friday, May 30th (you can sign up for a 2-hour volunteer shift:
Could your kiddos benefit from..... 1) The chance to get playful, creative, and make something they're proud of? 2) A therapeutic outlet for self-expression? 3) A reason to get out of the house and spend time with friends, or make some new ones? Chec
VAI hopes you and your family have a safe, fun, and creative weekend! Both locations will be closed for Memorial Day weekend. This means no classes on Saturday or Monday. See you Tuesday!
Let’s fill up our calendars with creativity and JOY! Make sure to check Visual Art Institute’s website next week to see our full schedule of upcoming FALL ART CLASSES 🎨💪 We have a huge variety of options suitable for all ages and abili
Guest Artist Demonstration with Lee Dillon: “Advanced Throwing and Surface Techniques” Sunday, June 1st 11am - 4pm Lee taught Ceramics in Jordan School District from 1988-2012, and was twice selected Art Teacher of the Year in Utah. Fr