Salt Lake Arts Academy offers a rigorous and engaging middle school program for 5th - 8th Grade, where in addition to Math, Science and Humanities, every student experiences at least one hour of arts education, every day of the school year.
Our community is diverse and close-knit, despite coming from more than 33 zip codes throughout our valley. We are bound by our shared values of the importance of the arts in education, and our commitment to seeing young people thrive through the difficult years of adolescence. At SLArts we build a sense of belonging in each of our students, to protect and support them as they move into their teenage years.
The best way to see what SLArts is all about is to visit us! We host multiple Admissions Information Nights in the Fall and Winter, before our Admissions Lottery in February.
We also hold weekly tours on Thursday mornings beginning in November. To schedule a tour, please call the office at 801-531-1131.
See our plans to transform our outdoor spaces into welcoming places for learning, performance, and play. This outdoor improvement project reflects a bold vision to spark creativity, connection, and community across our campus. Improvements will be completed in phases beginning in fall 2025, with fundraising underway to help bring this vision to life.
On Wednesday, we celebrated the SLArts Class of 2026 as they marked the end of middle school surrounded by family, friends, and staff cheering them into their next chapter.
SLArts 8th grade students showcased powerful quilt and board projects inspired by identity, community, and collaboration through the Smithsonian Institution’s Democracy in Dialogue program.
SLArts 7th grader Allie Badger has earned a top award in the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Art Contest for her detailed watercolor of a Black-Necked Stilt, with the ceremony taking place May 15.
Join us for an evening of student performances, art showcases, food trucks, and community celebration on the SLArts field! Plus, new t-shirts for sale this year designed by 8th grader Monroe M.
The SLArts annual student Art Exhibit, featuring work by Visual Arts 3 & Visual Arts 2/3 students, will be on display at The City Library April 24–May 21.