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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.

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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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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.

  • CREATE Pride – Art & Community Event

    Deadline: Open Until Filled
    Call for Artists

    Park City

    The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is now accepting applications for CREATE Pride – Art & Community, a curated exhibition and pop-up art market showcasing our local artist collective and the vibrant diversity of our community. In recognition of June Pride, the Arts Council will present its second annual CREATE Pride event, highlighting the creativity and contributions of Utah’s LGBTQIA+ artists. Artists with collections available for sale are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply here.

  • Art for Stardust Sustainables Bags

    Deadline: June 30
    Request for Proposals

    Park 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.

  • In This Together

    Deadline: July 1
    Call for Artists

    Utah

    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 Writers

    Utah

    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 Qualifications

    Salt 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 Artwork

    Utah

    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:

CREATE PC Summer/Fall Showcase Launch Party + CREATE Pride

Friday, June 26, 2026 | 5 – 9 PM

Join us for the launch of the CREATE PC Summer/Fall Showcase during Friday Night Gallery Stroll. Enjoy an evening of new artwork, food, drinks, music, and community as we celebrate the re-opening of our newest exhibition.

The evening will also feature CREATE Pride – Art & Community, our second annual curated exhibition with a new pop-up art market celebrating Utah's LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives. Free and open to the public.

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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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