Utah Heritage Foundation will kick off our Fourth Annual Utah Preservation Conference with the Utah premiere of Eric Bricker's documentary Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman.  The film, along with an introduction and question and answer period with Mr. Bricker, the film's director, will screen at the Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium on April 29 at 7 PM.   Previous to the screening, at 6:30 PM, we will announce and display the winning photographs from our "For the Love of MOD" Mid-Century Modern Photography Contest.  Opening Night festivities are free and open to the public.  Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, Visual Acoustics celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world's greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream.  Click below for the movie trailer, more information about the film, Julius Shulman, and our Utah Preservation Conference.

Get your preservation juices flowing at a lively breakfast roundtable discussion about what is happening in your community. Get advice from other communities about tough issues and you give your input and guidance on the future of preservation programs for Utah.  Find out what a Certified Local Government is and how they can help your preservation project.  All attendees welcome. CLG representatives, preservation commissioners, and planners are encouraged to participate. 

The purpose of the Heritage Awards is to recognize those projects, organizations, agencies, and individuals that exemplify the highest standards within the preservation movement. Utah Heritage Foundation distributes and accepts nominations from December through January for projects completed in the previous year (2010 awards honor projects completed in 2009).   The nomination period has closed and submissions are no longer being accepted.  The Heritage Awards ceremony will take place April 30 at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. If you have questions please call UHF Public Outreach Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at (801) 533-0858 ext. 101.

Utah Heritage Foundation will hold its annual Historic Homes Tour on May 1, 2010, from 10 AM to 5 PM.  The location of this year's tour and other details will be posted here as they are confirmed.   However, volunteers are needed now to get started; click below for more information on volunteer opportunities.

This photo contest offers a chance for people to share their love of Utah's Mid-Century Modern architecture through art. Utah has a variety of great architecture built from 1949-1970 and by participating in this contest you will help Utah Heritage Foundation share these unique buildings and signs. This is a chance showcase your skills and help UHF document some of these excellent structures.  The contest is open to all ages and skill levels.  Click below for more information about how to enter and a workshop to help you get started.

Utah's largest convocation of historic preservationists - those who own and treasure historic structures; those who work in architecture, design, structural engineering and the building trades; government officials; and those who simply love history - is only possible through the generous support of the following sponsors. Each listing is linked to that sponsor's website (when available), where you can find out more. Our deepest appreciation to the sponsors of the 2010 Utah Preservation Conference!