The museum "seeks to fulfill its mission by refining minds and building character through the fine arts.

"[4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 as Springville High School Art Gallery.

[2] The Springville Museum of Art was made possible by the Nebo School District, the Works Progress Administration Act, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The works of 250 artists are featured, including those of Doug Snow, Lee U. Bennion, Mahonri Young, Dan Weggeland, Francis L. Horspool, and LeConte Stewart.

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.