Hi! Welcome to Bad Dog Arts.
Bad Dog Arts is a nonprofit organization located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. We provide creative programs for kids, teens, and adults, offering a welcoming space where people of all ages can explore art, build confidence, and express their creativity. Our programs take place in our studio, in school classrooms, and throughout the community.
It all started with a passion and a dream…
Founders, directors, and artists Michael Moonbird and Victoria Lyons started Bad Dog Arts in 1997 with a simple idea—to create an inspiring place where kids from all walks of life could discover their artistic potential.
Their first classes were held in their artsy downtown Salt Lake City apartment, where students explored sculpture, collage, painting, drawing, and more. As interest grew, so did their vision. Michael and Victoria expanded into different studio spaces over the years before settling into their current location, where thousands of artists of all ages have had the opportunity to learn, create, and have fun.
For more than 25 years, Bad Dog Arts has partnered with schools across the Salt Lake area and collaborated with businesses, community centers, libraries, and other arts organizations. Through these programs, people of all ages have experienced the joy of creating in a supportive environment that encourages imagination, creativity, and confidence.
Michael Moonbird, co-founder and beloved artist, led Bad Dog Arts with creativity, passion, and dedication until his passing. His vision continues to inspire everything we do.
