A Story of Labor

Dec 20, 2025 – Ongoing

Many kinds of work -- emotional, physical, spiritual -- have shaped Utah throughout its history. This exhibition celebrates this labor through paintings, textiles, found objects, and historical materials and honors it as a powerful expression of love. 

The artworks in this gallery highlight the sacrifices of immigrant women, mothers, caretakers, and other workers. Their contributions, often underpaid, unseen, or undervalued, continue to uphold Utah's commuities and enrich our cultural landscape.  



Pablo Cruz-Alaya Tithing and Tending

Pablo Cruz-Ayala, Tithing and Tending, 2025, oil, concrete, sand, , corn flour, yarn.

Pablo Cruz-Ayala Por La Familia

Pablo Cruz-Ayala, Mother, Quilt, Mountain, 2025, concrete, embroidery thread, oil, acrylic, corn flour.

Pablo Cruz-Ayala Mother, Quilt, Mountain

Pablo Cruz-Ayala, Mother, Quilt, Mountain, 2025, oil, thermochromic pigment, acrylic, yarn.



This exhibition was curated in collaboration with Pablo Cruz, the 2025-2026 Teaching Artist Fellow for Youth.