Where Art Meets Heart
Art Heart SLC is a community art studio rooted in the heart of Salt Lake City’s Maven District. We were created as a space where people of all ages feel welcome to explore creativity in a way that feels safe, joyful, and meaningful.
More than an art studio, Art Heart SLC is a place for connection. Children discover confidence through creative play, families create shared memories, adults slow down and reconnect with themselves, and teams come together through collaborative art experiences.
Our programs are guided by care, intention, and community values. Whether through after-school programs, bilingual summer camps, workshops, celebrations, or corporate events, everything we do is designed to make creativity accessible—not intimidating—and to honor the process, not perfection.
Marla Love founded Art Heart SLC with a simple but powerful vision: to create a space where creativity feels safe, accessible, and meaningful for everyone. As an artist, educator, and community builder, Marla believes art is not about perfection—it’s about presence, connection, and growth.
Her approach centers on meeting people where they are. Whether working with children, families, or professional teams, Marla leads with intention, patience, and care—creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and free to express themselves.
Art Heart SLC is a reflection of that philosophy: a studio rooted in community, guided by heart, and built to nurture creativity at every stage of life.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox on creativity, mental health, and community connection
Art Heart SLC is more than an art studio—it is a place where creativity brings people together.
Recognized by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Art Heart SLC plays a vital role in supporting mental well-being, nurturing young artists, and strengthening human connection in a time when isolation and digital distractions often pull us apart.
Through art, families reconnect, children discover their talents, and communities find meaningful ways to create, gather, and grow—together.
Art Heart SLC was founded by local entrepreneur and community-builder Marla Love with a simple yet powerful belief: everyone is an artist, no matter their age, background, or experience.
What began as a personal vision grew into a welcoming community art studio in the heart of Salt Lake City—designed as a space where people could slow down, feel safe expressing themselves, and reconnect through creativity. From the very beginning, Art Heart SLC has been about more than making art; it’s about creating meaningful moments and lasting connections.
Today, Art Heart SLC serves children discovering their creativity for the first time, teens building confidence, adults seeking balance, and families looking to spend intentional time together. Through classes, programs, and shared experiences, the studio has become a creative home where imagination is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and community is strengthened.
More than a studio, Art Heart SLC is a place where creativity becomes a tool for well-being, connection, and joy—bringing people together, one brushstroke at a time.
