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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Artist Ben Behunin fell in love with making things from dirt when he attended Highland High School 38 years ago. “I needed an art class and, you know, to have dirt in your hands in the...
Published 11/12/26
The Utah State Library is pleased to announce the December opening of the Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT) Professional Development Grant. This cycle focuses exclusively on educational tuition support for library staff across...
Published 11/05/26
Have you seen USL lately? We connected with people at a variety of events this year, sharing how we support Utahns as well as public libraries. Maybe you’ve seen us at...
Published 11/04/26
Once a year, public library directors from across the state convene for three days of networking, training, decision-making, and the presentation of the Utah Quality Library Awards. The Fall Directors Summit is Utah State...
Published 10/28/26
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Utah woman works to preserve state’s cemetery history, one headstone at a time
Source: KSL
Why Gov. Cox is pushing voluntary service for America’s young people
Source: KSL
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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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Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education
