SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Construction has officially begun on the future home of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center, marking a major milestone for arts and culture in the southwest valley.
Located in the heart of Downtown Daybreak, the regional arts center is made possible through county funding and a $25 million philanthropic investment from the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. Salt Lake County Arts & Culture will operate the center, which is designed as a hub for live performance and visual arts, the center will broaden access to enriching cultural experiences for countless residents.
“This arts center will be a beautiful addition not only to the South Jordan community, but to the many individuals across this area of the valley who will come to enjoy a performance, participate in a class, or experience the arts in a new way,” said Gail Miller, Chair of the Miller Family Foundation and co-founder of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We are proud to help create spaces like this where ideas can take shape, creativity can flourish, and communities can gather.”
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on March 19th, convened civic and community leaders to celebrate the start of construction and the shared vision behind the project: ensuring high-quality arts programming is accessible to all county residents.
“We’re thrilled to break ground on a county arts and culture venue in the southwest portion of the valley and have deep gratitude to the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation for their generous donation,” shared Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. “The new center gives seasoned and emerging artists a space to share their talents while also providing the community a place to learn, grow creatively, and be entertained.”
Plans for the approximately 89,000-square-foot facility include an 800-seat proscenium theater, flexible performance and rehearsal spaces, a visual art gallery, and classrooms. The center is expected to become an arts destination, presenting artists from the community, the region, and across the country and will host performances, exhibitions, educational programming, and community events designed to serve audiences of all ages.
“South Jordan is excited to welcome the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center to our city,” said South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey. “We are strong supporters of the arts and we’re grateful for Salt Lake County and the Miller Family Foundation, who collaborated to turn a good idea into a great reality for our community.”
Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2028, with inaugural performances and public programming expected to begin shortly thereafter.
“For the first time in any of our venues, this facility includes a dedicated visual arts gallery and classrooms, in addition to traditional performing spaces,” stated Matt Castillo, Arts & Culture Division Director. “These new amenities offer artists of all disciplines a premier Salt Lake County home to create, display, and connect.”
Salt Lake County is pleased to add the Miller Arts Center to the Arts & Culture portfolio of venues—Maurice Abravanel Hall, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, and Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.
Once open, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center will stand as a lasting investment in creativity, connection, and community in one of the fastest-growing regions of the state.
About the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation was established in 2007 to continue the philanthropic spirit exemplified by Larry and Gail Miller for future generations. The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation supports programs that enrich lives and communities in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-reliance, and cultural and spiritual enrichment. Read the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation’s 2024 Impact Report here: https://joom.ag/rUjd
About Salt Lake County Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture is a team of dedicated professionals with a passion to support and expand the County’s arts and cultural community. We are committed to fostering deep community connections through shared arts and cultural experiences, and we support this mission with our Spaces, Places, Services, and Programs. Learn more at saltlakecountyarts.org.