Stories about local arts and culture events and profiles about local creatives.
The Arts Council | Park City & Summit County announces the return of the Summit Arts Showcase, set to take place July 15 & 16, 2022 at the Red Barn in Oakley, UT. The Arts Council is now accepting applications from local artists for this annual juried art show.
Read MoreSpring into action this May and join artist Sasha Primo for an Art Talk, Community Workshops and Paint Days to help bring the Hoytsville Historical Mural to life! The Summit County Public Art Advisory Board, with support from the Arts Council will produce a historical mural to be installed at the Summit County Public Works Building in Hoytsville. This project was conceived in response to a request from Hoytsville residents for a public artwork that honors the unique history, landscape, and spirit of the region.
Read MoreUtah-based Buffalo Theatre Company brings the Pump Boys and Dinettes back to the historic Egyptian Theatre stage, May 19-29.
Read MoreNow accepting artist applications for the annual Latino Arts Festival! The sixth annual Latino Arts Festival, taking place on June 20-26, 2022 at various locations throughout Park City, will showcase and celebrate Latin American traditions and heritage. The six-day event brings our community together to highlight the beauty and creativity of Hispanic and Latino culture through creative art forms including food, film, fine art, craft, live music and folkloric dance, offering opportunities for all people to connect and interact with one another through arts and culture.
Read MoreI chose these pieces from the Summit County art collection because they initially stood out to me during my first walk through at the Coalville Courthouse where the collection permanently lives. The included pieces individually captivated my attention and called me to look closer or think harder at what exactly I was looking at, not because I couldn't tell what the subject matter was but more of where the subject matter was taking me.
Read MoreFour local nonprofits have partnered to present a new public art opportunity for Utah artists. The Call to Artists is seeking Concepts for creating outdoor interactive mural artwork in Park City’s Prospector Square Area reflecting the message, “Whatever your child’s journey, go together.” Full C
Read MoreThe Sound of Music, was the final collaboration of legendary team of Rogers and Hammerstein. It debuted on Broadway in 1959 and won 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. In 1965 it hit the big screen and won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Read MorePolitical posters in America developed along with the technology capable of producing them. The lithograph printing process of 1840’s brought us the first Presidential poster when Whig Henry Clay ran against the eventual winner, Democrat James K. Polk in 1844.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in an evening of art, music and great company while enjoying the magic of Park City's Historic Main Street and beyond during our Art & Music Gallery Stroll on Friday, March 25 from 6-9pm. The Park City Gallery Association consists of fifteen local galleries showcasing artwork by renowned local and national artists. Highlighting our special event, seven galleries are hosting musical performances for your enjoyment during the stroll.
Read MoreAlthough Sundance has come and gone, film remains prominent in our community year round. From virtual screenings to in person panels, Park City Film looks to entertain and engage patrons with meaningful films that aim to expand their world view.
Read MoreA part time Parkite for seventeen years, as of May 2021, author Art Bell and his wife are now full time locals. After retiring from a career as a media executive best known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels and prior to moving from Connecticut, Bell wrote a memoir chronicling his experiences at Comedy Central entitled, Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost my Sense of Humor.
Read MoreUtah transplant, Anna Leigh Moore, has been painting native landscapes of the West since she first visited in 2013. Three years ago, Moore started pursuing art professionally and since then, she’s been sharing her art online, in local galleries, and festivals. The Arts Council of Park City | Summit Council sat down with Moore to learn more about her art, creative process, and inspirations. Answers are edited for clarity and conciseness.
Read MoreExperience unique artwork and handcrafted artisanal goods from local artists at the annual Winter Arts Showcase, produced by the Arts Council of Park CIty & Summit County, on Friday March 18th from 6-9pm and Saturday and Sunday March 19th & 20th form 11am-6pm at Utah Film Studios in Park City. This year’s Winter Arts Showcase features 20 Utah artist booths, selling their creative endeavors including paintings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, fabric, textiles and sculpture. Some of the artists will also perform demonstrations over the two-day event to give people a glimpse into their creative process. And new this year, the Winter Arts Showcase will be presented in collaboration with the local nonprofit Voterize and their Art 4 Action fundraising event. Visit www.pcscarts.org for more information.
Read MoreNow is a great time to check out the newest exhibit at the Alf Engen Ski Museum. At the beginning of this year, the museum added a new Avalanche exhibit featuring a variety of new additions to its existing collection. In addition to the avalanche exhibit, make sure to check out both their new diversity and inclusion exhibit, which highlights SOS Outreach’s community efforts in Park City, as well as the photo booth while you’re there.
Read MoreI chose these pieces from the Summit County art collection because they initially stood out to me during my first walk through at the Coalville Courthouse where the collection permanently lives. The included pieces individually captivated my attention and called me to look closer or think harder at what exactly I was looking at, not because I couldn't tell what the subject matter was but more of where the subject matter was taking me.
Read More“The restaurant industry in Park City, Utah, can be murder” states the pitch for local author Zack Matheson’s latest book Recipe for Chaos set right here in the community Matheson has called home, off and on since 2004.
Read MoreAs the start of the new year marks returning to routine, our growing ski town gears up for one of the biggest events of the year, Sundance. The Sundance Film Festival usually attracts crowds of tourists and Utah locals alike, however, COVID continues to push out in person events.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to diversify your palette or simply learn your way around the kitchen this year, make sure to check out Mindful Cuisine’s on-site events this month.
Read MoreHistorical Mural Artwork in Hoytsville, Utah Celebrating and honoring history, heritage, and culture of Hoytsville and Summit County, UT. The Summit County Public Art Advisory Board (“SCPAAB”) is seeking qualified artists to execute a highly creative two-dimensional mural artwork to be installed on the exterior of the Public Works Building in Hoytsville. The surface material of the building is concrete and brick, and the design should cover at least one-third of the 364’x11’ wall (approximately 121’x11’), with some flexibility based on concept design after community interviews and mural design development. Included in the process will be a “listening tour” — interviews and meetings with Hoytsville residents, local historians, and Indigenous Tribal members. The Mural process may also be documented with photos and video, so applicants should be willing to consent to documentation.
Read MoreApplications are now open for Winter Arts Showcase, an artisanal market and art showcase featuring local artists and developed in partnership with the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County and the Park City Artists Association (‘PCAA’). The Showcase will take place on President's Day Weekend, February 18-20, at the Utah Film Studios and will feature artwork and handcrafted artisanal goods for sale.
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