Building stronger communities through culture and engagement
The Department of Cultural & Community Engagement is Utah's catalyst for connection. Through the community-building efforts of our nine divisions, we elevate the social and economic value that enriches the quality of life for every Utahn, ensuring a strong and unified future.
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Every fall, the Utah State Library Division presents the Utah Quality Library Awards to libraries that go above and beyond for their communities. How do public libraries earn this...
Published 10/15/26
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
Published 10/14/26
Our team had an incredible time recently with the Western Museums Association and Utah Museums Association. In late September, museum professionals from across the region gathered for the joint Western Museums Association (WMA) and Utah Museums Association (UMA) Annual...
Published 10/07/26
Through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education, the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement's programs ignite a childlike wonder in every Utahn — building strong citizens by cultivating curiosity.
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Through our podcasts, newsletters, social channels, and stories, we bring the ongoing work of our divisions directly to you.
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Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education
