New NEHMA Exhibits: Exploring the American West’s Stories

Utah State University’s Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is betting on a nuanced exploration of the American West this February, and frankly, it’s a smart move. In a cultural landscape currently obsessed with myth-making and revisionist history – think the ongoing debates around Westerns in film and television – these exhibitions aren’t offering easy … Read more

Banff Mountain Film Festival @ USU – 50 Years!

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, a cornerstone of adventure cinema, is returning to Utah State University for its 50th year. But this isn’t just about pretty pictures of mountains; it’s a fascinating case study in how niche cultural events leverage legacy and tragedy to build community and, crucially, funding. Fifty years is a *long* … Read more