Alfred Lambourne Arts Program Exhibition Opened
The Sorensen Unity Center currently hosts an exhibition highlighting artistic works focused on the Great Salt Lake.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Fine Art
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Friends of the Great Salt Lake launched an art exhibition at the Sorensen Unity Center in Salt Lake City on August 28, 2026. The display features winning entries from the 13th annual Alfred Lambourne Arts Program.
Why it matters
The program aims to foster community connection and awareness surrounding the condition of the Great Salt Lake. By using various artistic interpretations, organizers hope to educate the public on the current state of the regional landmark.
The 13th annual Alfred Lambourne Arts Program exhibition is currently housed at the Sorensen Unity Center located at 1383 S. 900 West.
The players
Friends of the Great Salt Lake
This organization works to protect and preserve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem through education and advocacy.
Nicholas Ioan Lazorae
He is an artist who received the Visual Arts award for his photograph titled Way of Life.
Nick Carpenter, Han Calder, and Ben Doxey
This collaborative team created The Great Salt Lake Hopeline, an interactive audio project featured in the exhibit.
The details
The exhibition captures the Great Salt Lake at a specific moment in time through diverse media, including a photography award winner by Nicholas Ioan Lazorae. Another featured project, The Great Salt Lake Hopeline, allows visitors to record messages or listen to bird sounds.
Timeline
The exhibition held its opening ceremony at the Sorensen Unity Center on August 28, 2026.
The art gallery will host the display through November 13, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The Alfred Lambourne Arts Program continues a long-standing tradition of using creative expression to engage the public with local ecological issues. This exhibition marks a significant cultural effort to bridge the gap between environmental advocacy and the arts in Salt Lake City.
Local residents and visitors can view the exhibition at the Sorensen Unity Center during the gallery's operating hours through mid-November. The interactive installations offer a unique way for the public to engage with the Great Salt Lake's current environmental narrative.
The takeaway
Art programs like this provide a unique platform to translate complex environmental data into accessible human stories. Residents can visit the exhibit to gain a deeper perspective on the regional significance of the Great Salt Lake.
Further reading
Discover more about local creative displays by visiting our Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Salt Lake Tribune.
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