Preserving a Century of Art and History 

Within the halls of Draper Elementary School is one of Utah’s most unique collections of public art. 

For nearly 100 years and in two different building locations, artwork has been collected and displayed throughout the school, creating an inspiring environment where generations of students have experienced original works of art as part of their everyday education. 

Today, the collection includes more than 80 original pieces of artwork dating back to 1917. Among its most treasured works are an original Norman Rockwell painting, Ichabod Crane, and an original painting by Bob Ross, along with many other remarkable works that represent decades of artistic and educational history. 

This collection is more than a gallery—it is an active public school that has inspired thousands of students and remains an important part of Draper Elementary and the Draper community’s legacy. 

We Could Use Your Help 

Caring for the art pieces requires professional conservation, cleaning, restoration and occasional reframing to ensure they can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. We also hope to install museum-quality protective Plexiglas over many of the works to help safeguard them from accidental damage while allowing students to continue viewing the art up close. 

Every donation helps preserve this remarkable collection for the students of today and tomorrow. 

Your Donation Supports 

Your contribution to Canyons District may help fund: 

• Professional conservation and restoration of artwork 

• Cleaning and preservation of aging pieces 

• New frames and mounting materials when needed 

• Protective Plexiglas coverings for displayed artwork 

• Security, insurance and maintenance to keep this collection in the public 

• Educational materials that help students learn about the artists and the collection 

• Art research and display materials  

Every gift, regardless of size, helps protect an irreplaceable part of our community’s history. 

Donate Artwork 

We are always looking to thoughtfully expand the Draper Elementary Art Collection. 

If you have artwork that you would like to donate and believe would be a meaningful addition to the collection, we invite you to reach out. Donations are carefully considered to ensure they align with the educational mission and historical significance of the collection. In addition to Draper Elementary, art pieces are on display at other schools in Draper.  

Your generosity can help continue the tradition of bringing original art into the daily lives of students. 

Thank You 

The Draper Elementary Art Collection is a rare educational treasure and an important piece of our community’s history. 

With your support, we can preserve these remarkable works—including the original Norman Rockwell Ichabod Crane, the original Bob Ross painting, and dozens of other historic artworks—for future generations of students to experience and enjoy. 

Thank you for helping protect this unique collection for years to come.