formed for the protection, collection and presentation of fine art. 65 works of Utah art are donated by Emma and George Smart. 1937: The Hafen-Dallin club is formed to promote the fine arts. The Springville Art Museum building is completed as a WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. 1948: Alice and Merlin Steed donate 133 works of art. 1964: The families of Hyrum Smith and Elanora Johnson Clyde donate funds for the construction of a new west wing in which two new galleries are housed. 1975: The museum building is transferred from the Nebo School District to the city of Springville. 1986: 300 works of art are donated by Theodore Wassmer and Judy Lund-Wassmer. 1986: Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1993: The City of Springville gives permission to the Springville Museum of Art Board to raise funds to build a new wing. 1998: Construction begins on a 20,000 square foot (1,900 m²) addition to the museum which emphasizes education for children and provides extra gallery space for the museum's permanent art collection. 2012: Rita Wright becomes the new director of the Springville Museum of Art. Permanent collection Selections of the museum's collection of 2,300 works are displayed on the second floor. They consist of art from Utah, the former Soviet Union and the United States. Temporary exhibitions The seven main galleries on the first-floor display temporary shows and consist of a wide variety of styles dealing with both historical and contemporary issues. Some of the most popular exhibitions include the annual exhibitions: the All-State Utah High School Art Show, the Quilt Show, the Spiritual and Religious Show, and the Spring Salon. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah List of museums in Utah List of Utah artists Mormon art References External links Utah historical marker 1937 establishments in Utah Art museums established in 1937 Art museums and galleries in Utah Cultural infrastructure completed in 1937 Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah Mission Revival architecture in Utah Museums of American art Museums in Utah County, Utah Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the United States Works Progress Administration in Utah Springville, Utah Museums on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places in Utah County, Utah Buildings and structures in Springville, Utah Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in