Gallery East operates in conjunction with the Art Department at the College of Eastern Utah and provides an opportunity for students and faculty to have a professional environment in which to exhibit their work. Gallery East also provides access for the community of Southeast Utah to view a variety of art exhibitions and other related activities.

It provides an environment conducive to innovation and creativity and has been in operation since 1977 maintaining an ongoing program of monthly exhibits; closing each year with a major student show. The gallery exhibits the work of students and faculty, the work of local and regional artists, and the work of national and international contemporary artists which would not otherwise be available.