Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center

The Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center is a modern building complex at Brigham Young University housing five performance halls, four theaters, and four art galleries distributed across multiple floors. The spaces accommodate performances, exhibitions, and various artistic activities throughout the year.

The building opened in 1964 when architect William Pereira designed it in the modernist style with an emphasis on open interior space. The central atrium was conceived from the start as a flexible venue for exhibitions and performances.

The center serves as home to multiple artistic departments where students rehearse and perform regularly. Visitors can observe the daily work of musicians, actors, and visual artists moving through its spaces and collaborating across disciplines.

The complex contains over one hundred rooms including dozens of practice spaces, media classrooms, and computer labs where students work. Plan to allow time for exploring, as the various galleries and performance venues are spread across multiple levels.

The building houses seven pipe organs, including one built in 1970 that still performs regularly in its spaces. The de Jong Concert Hall, the largest venue, seats around 1,200 people and showcases the craftsmanship typical of mid-century acoustical design.

Location: Utah

Inception: 1964

GPS coordinates: 40.25000,-111.64800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40