Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts

From: Journal of American Folklore | Date: April 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts. Produced by the Utah Arts Council Folk Arts Program. Curated by Carol Edison. Exhibit Web site by George Schoemaker. Salt Lake City, UT . This is a permanent exhibit.

A perfect fit. This describes the location, presentation, and content of the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts. The exhibit features dozens of intricate and interesting items, artfully arranged in four well-lighted, brightly painted galleries. Although the rooms are small, the careful placement of items creates a spacious sense of access. The galleries, two each on the main and upper floors ...

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