Stories about local arts and culture events and profiles about local creatives.
It may be impossible to separate the superstition from the tradition but one of the most observable ritual right now, in theatres all over the country and the world including our own historic Egyptian Theatre is the burning of the 'ghost light'.
Read MoreSummit County Public Art Advisory Board (“SCPAAB”) is seeking a service provider to provide a comprehensive and ongoing inventory of Summit County's Public Art collection of 20 major works of art, including the Traveling Exhibit Fine Art Collection of approximately eighty (80) pieces of fine art housed in the County Courthouse.The goal of this project is to establish and maintain consistent and professional written and visual records of County-owned arts assets, and to facilitate interaction with the collection by visitors and the community on a digital platform.
Read MoreFrom its beginning in 1986, The Arts Council’s vision has included the support and promotion of local artists and creatives. In light of the unique and devastating impact of COVID-19 on our creative community, we have updated our Resource Page at https://www.pcscarts.org/covid-19 to reflect not only active COVID relief grants for individual artists and arts organizations, but also an archive of previously-offered COVID resources and grants which have been postponed due to the virus. The page will be a living document kept current by Arts Council interns; the public is also encouraged to offer their findings, which can be added to the document.
Read MoreWith few exceptions, skiing is an undiversified sport. Visual artist Lamont Joseph White draws our awareness to this pattern of imbalance in a historically privileged sport in his new exhibit called “Skiing in Color” at The Christian Center of Park City. The exhibit features Black faces in ski and snowboarding gear, and is on display from December 1st to December 13th, 2020.
Read MoreLocal author, Liza Howell has lived in Park City for nearly 8 years but the manuscript of her new children's book THE CHRISTMAS BIRD has been around for double that.
Every Christmas for the past 15 years, Liza would think of the manuscript tucked away in her files and ponder what to do with it. Whether she was targeted by an algorithm or a higher power, she started getting emails from a publishing company. “These emails said: IS GOD CALLING YOU TO WRITE?” explained Liza. “I would look at that and say “Yes” but then hit delete. In January 2018, I decided I had time to pursue publishing and moved forward with Xulon Press.”
Read MoreThe Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is excited to announce the 2020 Brand PC Pop-Up Shop this holiday season from December 11th to December 31st at 544 Main St. BRAND PC originated in 2016 and was created by the Arts Council to spotlight local creative brands—their products and their stories. This year’s three week activation serves to support our creative community and show our appreciation for the makers and creative risk takers in Summit County.
Read MoreAlthough we are still maintaining our distance this holiday season, a great way to stay engaged is to participate in a class. There are still a few options in the Park City area. And now, with tons of virtual class options, one need not leave the comfort of their home to expand their world. Below are some examples of available classes!
Read MoreSupport Summit County’s local artists this holiday season! Here’s how!
Read MorePark City Museum's Tozer Gallery is hosting a powerful Smithsonian exhibit from November 10 to January 7. 'The Making of Americans' is based on the impact Jacob Riis (1849–1914) a Danish immigrant who was a pioneering newspaper reporter and social reformer had on the city of New York at the turn of the twentieth century.
Read MoreOn Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve our nation. To pay tribute to our service members and their families this November 11th, the Arts Council in partnership with the National Ability Center and Park City Municipal is celebrating stories of veterans to honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces through literary art.
Read MoreIn 1997, The Utah Conservatory was created and exists still to this day. It’s a studio, serving as a music school, that encourages students to express themselves through sound. Directors, Debra Cook and Aaron Mitchell, stress that the studio is a place where artists can come to gather, and is a place where love and effort are some of the most important values. The Utah Conservatory stands apart from other music schools because the Conservatory operates even though they experience virtually no financial gain.
Read MoreMusic is intricately woven into the fabric of Shannon Runyon’s life. Raised in Michigan to a “musical family,” Shannon grew up singing with her siblings and spent her high school years singing with a traveling youth choir and in school musicals. Falling asleep to the lull of her dad’s fingers on their piano is one of her favorite childhood memories.
Read MoreThis year's Park City Museum holiday ornament 'Mines to Moguls' is once again designed by local artist, Peg Bodell who was given the latitude to pick the location, image and title for the ornament. “I live near the town run so I see the parallel existence of the mine and ski towers daily. The preservation of the old mining heritage and embracing the new tourist industry is what defines our community and that story is the core of our 'Town Run Neighborhood'."
Read MoreOn Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and continue to serve our nation. To pay tribute to our service members and their families this November 11th, the Arts Council in partnership with the National Ability Center and Park City Municipal would like to celebrate stories of veterans to honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces through literary art.
Read MoreLive Give has been a fundraising staple for local nonprofits in the Park City and Summit County communities for 10 years. And on its 10th anniversary, Live Give is going virtual. Don’t miss this opportunity to give back on November 6th, 2020.
Read MoreThe annual autumn Glenwood Cemetery Stroll has gone virtual this year. “The plan before Covid-19 was to have a tour in the Cemetery as we have had in the past,” explained Diane Knispel, Director of Education. “Due to restrictions by the Health Department and wanting to keep all guests, volunteers, and staff healthy, we opted for a virtual tour so people can enjoy the experience safely from their own homes.”
Read MoreThere's a lot to know about voting this month in Summit County. We’ve put together a quick guide so that you know your options, deadlines, and voting locations.
Read MoreA life-long athlete, Melanie Webb was born in Provo and grew up in Orem with epic views of Mount Timpanogos out her bedroom window. She graduated from BYU with a B.S. in Human Biology and Developmental Biology. “I left the area after college and lived in southern Utah for 5 years, Washington, D.C. for 7 years, and California for 2 years before returning home to the Wasatch Mountains.”
Read MoreWe have all been stuck at home more than we’d like this summer and fall so what better way to entertain yourself than with the Bartender’s Box, a Top Shelf experience delivered to your door!
Read MoreThis past Sunday October 18th, the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County partnered with the Utah Symphony Trombone Quartet, Mountain Town Music, and Ballet West to activate a live music pop-up performance and dance performance on Main Street.
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