Our Divisions
Our department has over 150 passionate professionals across our nine divisions and two offices. We encourage participation from both our staff and the residents of Utah to shape the future of the state through the the power of arts and culture. As such, one of our primary functions is to align programmatic efforts to activate the social and civic engagement needed to cultivate creativity, reinforce a sense of belonging, and encourage collaboration. Each division's work positively impacts individuals, communities, and ultimately the intangible heart of the state.
Utah Arts & Museums
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
The Commission on State Indian Affairs was created in 1953 when the Utah State Legislature passed the “Indian Affairs Act.” It is currently staffed by the director, program manager, and administrative assistant.
The mission of the Division of Indian Affairs is to promote positive intergovernmental relations and the government-to-government relationship between the state and the eight sovereign American Indian tribes recognized within the state of Utah.
Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Utah State Historic Preservation Office
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was created after the passage of the federal National Historic Preservation Act in 1966. Commonly called just, SHPO, we are the nexus of Utah's historic preservation programming through assisting state and federal agencies, local communities and private property owners through various initiatives, programs, grants and technical assistance. Our mission is to promote, conserve, and protect Utah's diverse and awe-inspiring cultural heritage through community collaboration.
Utah State Library
The Utah State Library works to develop, advance, and promote library services and equal access to information and library resources to all Utah residents.
The Utah State Library is the primary leadership resource for librarians, while providing equal access to information and enduring services for citizens.
Utah STEM Action Center
Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
Utah Historical Society
In 1897, public-spirited Utahns organized the Utah Historical Society in order to expand public understanding of Utah's past. Today, the Utah Division of State History administers the society and as part of its statutory obligations, publishes the Utah Historical Quarterly, which has collected and preserved Utah's unique history since 1928.
The division also collects materials related to the history of Utah, assists communities, agencies, building owners, and consultants with state and federal processes regarding archaeological and historical resources, administers the ancient human remains program, makes historical resources available in a specialized research library, offers extensive online resources and grants, and assists in public policy and the promotion of Utah's rich history.
