Utah Performing Arts Center Agency public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on two agreements: a co-presenting agreement with Salt Lake County and Broadway Across America/JGO, and a ticketing agreement between Salt Lake County ArtTix and BAA. The board will also review public comments, approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, and receive updates on budget reports, community engagement, and marketing campaigns.
- Vote on Salt Lake County and Broadway Across America/JGO Co-Presenting Agreement
- Vote on Salt Lake County ArtTix and BAA Ticketing Agreement
- Approval of Minutes from August 21, 2025
- Review of Public Comments
- Current Budget and Activity Reports
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors approved a new Co-Presenting Agreement and Ticketing Agreement with Broadway Across America to ensure the continuity of the Broadway series. Members also reviewed the 'Arts for Everyone' marketing campaign and summer community event results. The board began forming a sub-committee to review resident organizations at the Regent Street Black Box.
- Approved 10-year Co-Presenting Agreement and ArtTix Ticketing Agreement with Broadway Across America
- Reported $30,000 in sponsorship for the Voces en Bloom event
- Formed Regent Street Black Box Resident Review Sub-Committee with members Helen Langan, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, and Danny Walz
- Discussed future evaluation of the $1 million annual capital reserve contribution
- Reviewed 'Arts for Everyone' campaign results including 200,440 digital billboard impressions
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors will meet to vote on financial planning for 2026. The board will also consider an amendment to a co-presenting agreement with MagicSpace Entertainment.
- Vote on Salt Lake County and MagicSpace Entertainment Co-Presenting Agreement Amendment
- Vote on Updated 2026 Proposed Capital Projects
- Vote on 2026 SITE Budget Initiatives
- Arts for All Program 2025 Program Update
- Review of current budget and activity reports
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors met to approve minutes, amend a co-presenting agreement, and adopt updated capital and operational budgets for 2026. The board also received updates on the Arts for All program and general facility operations.
- Salt Lake County and MagicSpace Entertainment Co-Presenting Agreement Amendment approved unanimously
- Updated 2026 Proposed Capital Projects approved with $150,000 allocation for cellular coverage upgrade
- 2026 Site Budget Initiatives approved with $550,000 total, a 6% increase due to labor and utility costs
- $27,500 approved for Eccles Theater’s 10th anniversary celebration
- $30,000 increase proposed for equipment replacement fund
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors will vote on several partnership agreements and the 2026 proposed capital projects. The board will also review budget reports and public art program overviews.
- Vote on Salt Lake County and MagicSpace Entertainment Co-Presenting Agreement
- Vote on ArtTix & MagicSpace Entertainment ArtTix Terms & Conditions Agreement
- Vote on Mariachi Festival Partnership Agreement
- Vote on approval of recommended 2026 Capital Reserve Account projects
- Review of Arts & Culture Art in Public Places and Eccles Presents Public Art Program
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors approved several partnership agreements and the 2026 proposed Capital Projects plan. The board also received updates on public art installations and the upcoming Mariachi Festival.
- Approved a five-year Co-Presenting Agreement with MagicSpace Entertainment
- Approved ArtTix Terms & Conditions Agreement for ticket sales with MagicSpace
- Approved Mariachi Festival Partnership Agreement including a $10K financial commitment from Eccles theater
- Approved 2026 proposed Capital Projects, including $30K for ES-SITE Capital Equipment Replacement and $80K for ET-BTS BLDG Capital Equipment Rep.
- Discussed upcoming art installations by Trever Dahl and a winter carousel by Brooke Smart & Jeremy Morgan
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors will hear the 2024 Eccles Theater Annual Report, review current budget and activity reports, and receive general updates on Arts & Culture and the Eccles Theater. The board will also vote to approve minutes from prior meetings and accept public comments.
- 2024 Eccles Theater Annual Report (unaudited) – 20-minute presentation
- Current Budget and Activity Reports – 5-10 minute review
- Arts & Culture and Eccles Theater General Updates – 5-10 minute discussion
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 and February 27, 2025
- Public comments accepted in written or verbal format
Board of Directors
The UPACA Board of Directors reviewed 2024 annual reports and current 2025 budget activity. The board discussed theater attendance, community outreach programs, and financial distributions to Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County.
- 2024 building operating revenue totaled $11 million
- Financial distributions: $2.7 million to Salt Lake City and $1.7 million to Salt Lake County
- Arts for All program reached 92% utilization in 2024
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 20 and February 27, 2025
- Reported 246,236 attendees for 11 Broadway season titles in 2024
Board of Directors
The UPACA Board of Directors will discuss and consider approving a budget adjustment for the Eccles Theater carpet replacement project, funded from the Capital Reserve Fund. The meeting includes roll call and an opportunity for public comments. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Discussion and possible approval of a budget adjustment for the Eccles Theater carpet replacement project, funded from the Capital Reserve Fund
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors met to discuss a budget adjustment for the Eccles Theater Carpet Replacement Project. The board unanimously approved a request for additional funds to cover increased material and construction costs.
- Approved $176,000 budget adjustment for Eccles Theater carpet replacement
- Funding sourced from the Eccles Theater Capital Reserve account
- Project includes new carpet for the lobby and Delta Hall
- Installation scheduled for June and July 2025
Board of Directors
The UPACA Board of Directors met and approved the October 17, 20204 meeting minutes. They discussed a solar load study that recommended relocating the stage to resolve sunlight glare affecting performers and patrons, and reviewed 2024 community engagement results showing 2,273 attendees and $49,950 in grants and sponsorship. Budget reports for Building, Site, Arts for All, and UPACA Income Distribution were presented but noted as having errors to be corrected.
- Approved October 17, 20204 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Community engagement report: 2,273 attendees, $49,950 raised via grants/sponsorship, 55 participating artists in 2024
- Solar load study presented with six glare-reduction options; recommended relocating the stage
- 2025 community engagement initiatives discussed, including an emerging artist program
- Budget reports reviewed; errors acknowledged and corrected versions to be emailed
Board of Directors
The Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board of Directors will hear a presentation on the Eccles Theater Solar Load Study and a report on community engagement efforts. The board will also review Q1 budget and activity reports, receive updates on Arts & Culture and the theater, and vote to approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting.
- Presentation on Eccles Theater Solar Load Study (Mike Vela, 25 minutes)
- Eccles Theater Community Engagement report (Jenn Niedfeldt, 25 minutes)
- Review of Q1 Budget and Activity Reports (Sarah Dibble Lata, Angela Vanderwell, 5-10 minutes)
- Arts & Culture and Eccles Theater updates (Matt Castillo/Angela Vanderwell, 5-10 minutes)
- Action to approve minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting