University Programs

Being a university-based art museum, the students of Southern Utah University are the museum's primary audience. SUMA offers a wide range of programs for the university, including student internships, special student events, and more. Students are invited to engage in activities such as the Art Insights lecture series and new programs like SUMA Happenings and Art Adventures. All of the programs are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted.
Have an idea for a program or event? Contact us at experiencesuma@suu.edu!
Community Creates with Eric Brown:
Life Drawing
Second Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
SUMA Main Gallery
Pricing:
Standard Ticket - $15
Friends of SUMA Member - $10
SUMA Sidekick - $5
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Gallery Talk: 2021 Art & Design Faculty Exhibition
January 22, 5-6 p.m.
SUMA Main Gallery
Join select faculty members from the SUU Department of Art & Design for a walking tour of this biennial exhibition. The artists will answer questions about their work and process, granting deeper insight into the exhibition.
Black History Month Film Screening
February 23, 6-7 p.m.
Sharwan Smith Student Center, Church Auditorium
Join Southern Utah Museum of Art for a screening of Art21 segments in celebration of Black History Month! Featured artists include Kerry James Marshall and LaToya Ruby Frazier. In addition to the short films, the 45-minute program will include remarks from Randall Cabe and Rheana Gardner. This is a free event—no registration required. For more information, please contact sumamarketing@suu.edu.
Date Night at the Museum:
The Art of Chocolate
Friday, February 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Suma Gallery and Classroom
Come enjoy a chocolate and cheese tasting with a local chocolatier in the SUMA gallery to celebrate Valentine’s Day! St. George based candy company Obsidian will provide a chocolate tasting experience where guests will learn about the art of chocolate and candy making. Guests will also take home a Valentine’s inspired art kit at the end of the evening.
Pricing:
Standar price: $20
Sidekick discount: $15
This event is exclusive for SUU students. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
A.P.E.X. Lecture: Cara Despain
February 25, 11:30 a.m.
Hunter Conference Center, Great Hall
Gallery Talk: 2021 Senior BFA Exhibition
Wednesday, March 31
SUMA proudly presents a selection of graduating BFA students from the SUU Department of Art & Design for a special gallery talk in conjunction with the SUU Festival of Excellence. Join these students for a discussion about their work and artistic process. This program is free and open to the public.
Art+Wellness: Meditation
April 5, 12, 19, 26; 6-7 p.m.
Gallery
Art Adventure - Day Trip to Nevada's Famous Earthwork Installation Art
Double Negative, Seven Magic Mountains, and Jean Dry Lake
April 17, departing 8 a.m.
SUMA Happenings
Paint the Town
Friday, April 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the power of color with SUMA during the 2021 Senior BFA Exhibition! See the works of your fellow SUU students and create your own work inspired by these talented artists. There will be food, live music, and plenty of art activities.
SUMA Sidekicks
SUMA Sidekicks is a FREE membership program for students of Southern Utah University with opportunities to earn rewards! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4…
- Sign Up
- Do Stuff
- Collect Punches
- Get Rewarded
STEP 1: SIGN UP
Sign up to be a SUMA Sidekick, a FREE membership, in person at SUMA or online. Members will receive a new Sidekick punch card each academic year for opportunities to win new prizes!
STEP 2: DO STUFF
View art in the galleries, participate in programs, or follow us on social media, all of which earn you punches.
STEP 3: COLLECT PUNCHES
Collect punches by showing your punch card to a SUMA employee during these opportunities:
- Drop-in visits to SUMA to see new exhibitions or return to see your favorite exhibitions (unlimited punches)
- Bring a friend to SUMA or a program (one punch)
- Follow us on Instagram (one punch)
- Like us on Facebook (one punch)
- Attend a SUMA-sponsored event listed in our Calendar of Events (one punch per event/program)
- Respond to a survey (bonus one-time punch)
- Refer a friend to SUMA Sidekicks (unlimited punches)
STEP 4: GET REWARDED
Redeem your punches for special merchandise only available to SUMA Sidekicks. Full punch cards may be redeemed for a special event at the end of the academic year. For the 2019-20 academic year, prizes include the following:
- 2 punches = Better Days 2020 Pin
- 4 punches = SUMA Gallery Notebook
- 6 punches = SUMA Art Sticker Sheet
- 8 punches = SUMA Tote Bag
- 10 punches = SUMA Enamel Pin
You must be a current student at Southern Utah University to join SUMA Sidekicks. Features of the program are subject to change. There is no financial obligation to join. By joining, you will automatically be added to the museum's monthly eNewsletter.