Events

The Bears Ears Education Center is honored to display the exhibit “Ute Mountain Ute Perspectives on Conserving the Dolores River Canyons” for the month of August, in partnership with Dolores River Boating Advocates and Ute Mountain Ute artists. 

The exhibit will be available for viewing August 6-31. The Bears Ears Education Center is open Thursday–Monday, 9am-4pm, and is located at 567 W. Main St, Bluff, UT 84512. 

Ever wonder how the southwest Native style of clothing and jewelry attire originated? Learn more at this presentation with Diné artist and cultural preservationist Venaya Yazzie on Friday, September 4 at 7pm. The program will take you on a journey of southwest Native people's adornment practices through history to the present. As Venaya says, “You'll leave shining like bright turquoise!”

Join us for BEP's next Star Party with Telescope Viewing, Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 PM at Goosenecks State Park -- an international Dark Sky Park! Hosted in partnership with Utah State Parks.

Become a Visit With Respect Ambassador by signing up for our Ambassador Training on Saturday, September 19. Learn more about helping protect sites, trails, and this immensely beautiful cultural landscape. Be the first person to inform visitors about responsible visitation. Who else to educate the public than Ambassadors who truly have a love for this landscape than you?

Bears Ears Education Center is thrilled to present journalist and author Annette McGivney, who is touring the country for her latest book Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America's Misguided Quest for Wellness, releasing this month from Torrey House Press. Join us Friday, September 25 at 6pm to hear her share about this new work, and get a copy signed by the author.

Our Indigenous Artist Market is back for the fall season! Save the date for Saturday, September 26 at 10am-3:30pm at the Bears Ears Education Center.

Indigenous makers from across the Bears Ears region will be selling their art in the courtyard. Support local and regional artists and enjoy a variety of arts styles including painting, printmaking, jewelry and more. The Education Center is located at 567 W Main Street (HWY 191) in Bluff, Utah. We hope to see you there!

Join us for BEP's next Star Party with Telescope Viewing, Thursday, October 8 at 8:00 PM at Bluff Community Center. Bluff is an International Dark Sky Community! Hosted in partnership with Utah State Parks.

Save the date for the 2026 Bluff Arts Festival, October 15-18! Learn more on the festival website, and stay tuned for more information about BEP’s programs in this special event featuring art, film, authors, workshops, and more.