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  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

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  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

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  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

  • WHY WE EXSIST

    The Arts Council advances and strengthens Arts and Culture across Summit County so our community can thrive creatively, culturally, and economically. We lead, advocate, and invest in artists, organizations, and public art to ensure the arts remain a vital part of everyday life in our mountain towns.

    Learn More

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The Arts Council serves as the designated Local Arts Agency for Park City, North Summit, and South Summit/Kamas Valley.

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Events & Programs

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Public Art

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Advocacy & Planning

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Cultural Tourism

CREATE PC & Arts Council Events

The Arts Council provides year-round  programming and events.  

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CREATE PC

Local Artist Collective & Holiday Makers Market

Latino Arts Festival

Vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latin American Arts & Culture

Art on the Trails

Celebrating immersive art experiences on a local trail

Summit Arts Market

Annual summer arts market in Oakley, Utah

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Dia De Los Muertos

Honoring those who are no longer with us.

Local Opportunities & Resources

A short list of creative opportunities that we think are cool. See the full list here.

  • CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market

    Deadline: October 23
    Call for Artists

    Park City

    Applications are now open for the CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market, launching Friday, November 20, and running through January 2027. This is your chance to showcase and sell your work, share your story, and connect with the community during the holiday season. Learn more and apply here.

  • Park City Library Exhibit

    Deadline: October 31
    Call for Entries

    Park City

    Park City Library hosts four three-month-long art exhibits each year. Exhibits are chosen by a committee according to the needs and interests of the community, the variety of shows, the artistic quality of the works, and the suitability of format for the Park City Library’s physical space. The Park City Library is interested in submissions that include a single or variety of 2D mediums. Learn more and apply here.

  • Student Poetry Writing Contest

    Deadline: December 11
    Call to Poets

    Utah

    Attention, high school poets! The entry period is open for Poetry Ourselves, the statewide poetry competition. Utah 9th- through 12th-grade students may submit either one or two of their own original poems of any format. Submitted poems must be 25 lines or fewer. Works may be submitted in English or Spanish. Winners will receive a cash award and be invited to present their works on the evening of state finals for Poetry Out Loud, Mar. 3, 2027. Learn more and apply here.

  • An art installation features a vibrant, patterned wallpaper covering an entire wall, with a colorful, multicolored layered artwork mounted on it. The artwork includes various shapes and patterns, surrounded by a checkered background. To the right, there is a matching patterned piece on the floor, and to the left, a small sculpture or object is also placed on the wall.

    UMOCA Projects Gallery

    Deadline: Rolling
    Call for Artists

    Salt Lake City

    Located in the front of the building, the Projects Gallery is the first exhibition room that visitors encounter when coming to the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Dedicated solely to exhibitions by contemporary artists living in Utah, this gallery will provide a professional exhibition experience for the artist(s). Learn more and apply here.

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    Snow Horse Gallery Exhibit

    Deadline: Rolling
    Call for Artists

    Layton

    The Davis Arts Council is seeking local artists to exhibit their work in the Snow Horse Galleries, located at the Davis Conference Center and the Intermountain Layton Hospital. They are seeking a wide range of mediums and subjects, and are open to various levels of experience and expertise. Learn more and apply here.

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Featured Event:

Día de los Muertos

Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2 – 5pm

The Arts Council brings this meaningful tradition to the local community with a free celebration at CREATE PC, featuring art, food, cultural traditions, and opportunities for remembrance. Families, residents, and visitors of all backgrounds are welcome to gather, create, and respectfully learn more about the meaning behind this special celebration.

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A bi-monthly roundup of local arts and culture events across Summit County, along with opportunities and updates for artists, makers, and creative professionals.

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