NEHMA Cuts Ribbon on New Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is celebrating a new expansion with the addition of the Wanlass Center for Art Education and Research opening following a ribbon cutting last Tuesday.

The new $7.6 million cultural facility will provide opportunity for engagement with NEHMA’s collection of modern and contemporary American art with emphasis on art of the American West in tandem with the museum’s exhibitions and programs.

The collection will be more accessible through visible storage and flexible display areas where museum staff can select and display objects as needed for classes, researchers and the public.

Visitors may use the new facility in a customized way to support curriculum, academic or personal learning interests. Designed by Sparano + Mooney Architecture, the new facility has the capacity to further enhance the educational experience for all students, scholars and the general public and secure NEHMA’s position as a national leader of museums focused on American art. Additionally, it provides richer engagement with K-12 and community learning more about how museums function and their civic roles.

The 10,000-square-foot facility presents a unique opportunity for visitors to access artworks via interactive learning opportunities. The new facility doubles the Museum’s collection storage capacity, allowing for growth and better access.