By Dr. Angie Holzer, Founder of the Healing Initiative, a project of WikiCharities Across Utah—and especially here in Davis County—many people are seeking ways to slow down, reconnect, and find steadiness in a world that often feels overwhelming. Mental-health challenges continue to rise, reminding us how essential it is to have supportive, accessible spaces where individuals and families can heal and thrive. This is the heart of the Healing Initiative, and why our team is ho

The newly released 2025–2028 Strategic Plan—a document that sharpens our vision, reaffirms our purpose, and clarifies our role in the regional arts landscape. Over the last year, in partnership with Union Creative, BDAC engaged in a comprehensive planning process with board, staff, and community voices. The result is a focused, intentional roadmap for the next three years—one rooted not in expansion for expansion’s sake, but in deep alignment with who we are and how we serve

At BDAC, we believe education doesn’t just happen in classrooms—it happens every time we are invited to think, feel, and see differently. And in that way, art is one of the most powerful educators we have. It teaches more than history or technique. It teaches empathy, patience, observation, and curiosity. It invites us to sit with complexity, explore new perspectives, and expand our understanding of the world—and ourselves. That’s why every exhibition at BDAC is more than jus

On October 10, the world pauses to observe Mental Health Awareness Day , a reminder of the importance of caring for our emotional and psychological well-being. At Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC), we affirm the arts as more than a form of cultural enrichment: they are vital to public health, healing, and civic life. This belief is embedded in our strategic plan, where one of our core values is Art as Civic Well-Being . We state: “We believe the arts are essential to public h

How Half a Century Shaped the Vision and Voice of One of Utah's Oldest Arts Organizations. In 1974, the American art scene embraced...

The arts are difficult to measure by carry immeasurable value, here's why.