ENSURING ARTS & CULTURE THRIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY
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WHY WE EXIST
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.
CREATE PC & Arts Council Events
The Arts Council provides year-round programming and events.
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
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.
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Art for Stardust Sustainables Bags
Deadline: June 30
Request for ProposalsPark City
Stardust Sustainables is inviting designs from the Park City art community to design the following: An image depicting Park City, along with text that includes Shop Like a Local, and Park City. Submit designs via email to info@stardust.earth.This image will be printed on our reusable/biodegradable bags which are made of Jute. They have a lot of texture, so please avoid tiny details. The printable area on the bags is 9”x9”. The image will be screen printed, so use solid colors. You may use 4 colors, consider using the bag as your 5 th color. Sign your artwork, it will be printed on the bags.
Any QUESTIONS: must be submitted by June 4, 2026. Please submit as an Adobe, EPS or PDJ file. Also include a PDF file.
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In This Together
Deadline: July 1
Call for ArtistsUtah
The Springville Museum of Art is looking for artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition and opportunity: “In This Together,” a collaboration with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, whose research has shaped national and global conversations around social connection and health. At a time when loneliness and isolation are affecting our communities, this project brings art and research into conversation to explore what connection looks like and why it matters. Learn more and apply here. -

Utah Original Writing Competition
Deadline: July 1
Call for WritersUtah
Since 1958, our Utah Original Writing Competition has awarded Utah writers for works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in a variety of forms. The competition’s mission is to aid Utah writers on their path to publication and broader recognition. There is no entry fee, and it is open to all Utah residents age 18 and over. The competition opens May 25 and closes July 1. Learn more and apply here. -

Jordan River Parkway
Deadline: July 5
Request for QualificationsSalt Lake City
The Salt Lake City Arts Council, in collaboration with Salt Lake City’s Departments of Public Utilities and Public Lands, seeks to commission four (4) Utah artists or artist-led teams to create original, site-specific murals for the Jordan River Parkway in the Rose Park neighborhood. The Jordan River Parkway is the longest paved urban trail in the United States. Learn more and apply here. -

Statewide Annual UT ’26
Deadline: July 9
Call for ArtworkUtah
Now accepting artwork submissions from all Utah artists, for this year’s exhibition, hosted by Utah Valley University Museum of Art at Lakemount, Dec. 8, 2026 - March 13, 2027. Submissions must follow the theme of this year’s exhibition: Mixed Media, Works on Paper, and Installation. Nearly $10,000 will be awarded, and each artist will be paid a $150 honorarium for each artwork selected for exhibition. Learn more and apply here.
Featured Event:
Summit Arts Market
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10am – 5pm
The Summit Arts Market is a free celebration of local art held at the Red Barn in Oakley, UT. Set against the scenic backdrop of Summit County's east side, this art market brings together dozens of artists and creative entrepreneurs for a relaxed, community-focused day.
Beyond the art itself, the Summit Arts Market is built to be a full day out. Live music programmed by Mountain Town Music keeps the energy going throughout the afternoon, while a lineup of local food trucks and drink vendors rounds out the experience.
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Arts Council Newsletter
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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