The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.”
Voices and Votes has been made possible in West Valley City by Utah Humanities.
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Statewide Opening Reception
Saturday, March 28 | 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Grand opening of Utah Humanities' statewide Smithsonian Museum on Main Street tour. Featuring guided tours, talks from scholars and dignitaries, craft activities with Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Light refreshments will be served.
72 Voices | 72 Votes
March 28 - May 30, 2026
72 Voices I 72 Votes tells the story of how West Valley City was born. Using ephemera, art, and artifact, the exhibit showcases the "progress as promised" of a city that almost wasn't. Incorporating in 1980 by the slimmest of margins, the story of Utah's second largest and most diverse city is an important one when considering both voices and votes.
Amewica250
March 24 - May 30, 2026
Local illustrative artist and cat-lover Shu Yamamoto's interpretation and celebration of America's 250.
Campaign Buttons 1896-2024
March 28 - May 30, 2026
Former West Valley City Mayor and Utah House Representative Mike Winder's personal collection of campaign buttons, dating back to 1896, the first year the "pinback" began.
Jake Fitisemanu: It’s Our House | ARTrageous Online!
This online educational program presents video interviews of Utah House Representative Jake Fitisemanu, highlighting stories of his political journey, why he serves, and his values in representing the views of his West Valley "neighbors" within the state legislature.
Breaking the Deadlock
Friday, May 1 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Screening & panel discussion on how to better manage conversations where folks are deeply entrenched in opposing ideology. Hosted in partnership with PBS Utah.
Generations of West Valley: A Story Circle
Tuesday, May 26 | 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Join writer, poet, storyteller, folklorist, and teacher Dr. Masha Shukovich, for a workshop encouraging the presentation of true, personal stories of life in West Valley in both written and stage performance formats. Emphasis on voices and perspectives of those who are over 50 years of age. Reach out to Susan Klinker for more information: susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov
