The UMFA is pleased to announce its selection as one of two local organizations to partner with Dia Art Foundation in the ongoing stewardship of the Spiral Jetty (1970).

The Spiral Jetty was created by artist Robert Smithson (1938-1973) and is located off Rozel Point in the Great Salt Lake. Made of black basalt rocks, this monumental earthwork is a 15-foot-wide coil that stretches more than 1,500 feet into the lake. Its art historical importance, unique beauty, and remote location have drawn visitors and attention from throughout Utah and the world.

 

Dia Art Foundation acquired the earthwork as a gift from the artist's estate in 1999. As part of its continued stewardship of the Spiral Jetty, Dia will work with the UMFA and the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College to ensure that the concerns and needs of this iconic American artwork are met.

 

The Future of the Spiral Jetty: Community and Collaboration

Thursday, February 2 • 7 pm • Salt Lake City Public Library • FREE 

Join UMFA Executive Director Gretchen Dietrich, Dia Director Philippe Vergne, and GSLI Director Dr. Bonnie Baxter for a public panel discussion moderated by KCPW's Jennifer Napier-Pearce.