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Utah Presents tells trustees it reached nearly 1 million Utahns over 10 seasons, seeks investments in Kingsbury Hall
Summary
Utah Presents outlined programming and education partnerships, reporting nearly 1,000,000 Utahns reached over 10 seasons, a roughly $3 million annual operating budget, and plans to modernize Kingsbury Hall including seat replacement.
John Scheid, dean of the College of Fine Arts and associate vice president for the arts, and Chloe Jones, executive director of Utah Presents, briefed trustees on the organization’s role in campus life and statewide arts access. Jones said Utah Presents brings leading artists to campus, pairs performances with education programs, and reaches broad audiences; she cited nearly 1,000,000 Utahns served over the group’s 10 seasons and noted the organization’s student matinee and K‑12 outreach.
Jones provided financial context: an annual operating budget of about $3,000,000, with revenue roughly split among event sales (about 30 percent), fundraising (about 30 percent), rentals (about 25 percent) and university support (about 15 percent). She highlighted a priority to modernize Kingsbury Hall, including replacing seats that date to the theater’s 1930 opening.
Trustees asked questions about programming details and student engagement; presenters said Utah Presents supports student success through reduced‑price tickets and in‑class workshops, and invited trustees to upcoming performances.
