For Garth Franklin, working with wood and steel is about more than making something beautiful. It is about creating things that invite people to connect, whether that is around a dining table, along a trail, or beside a 20-foot dinosaur sculpture.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll

Accepting concepts for creating outdoor Gondola and Snow Globe interiors that reflect the theme “Holiday Lights”.

Park City, Utah, in the fall.

On August 22, the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County will once again transform the McLeod Creek Trail into an outdoor gallery, bringing together site-specific visual art, music, theater, and live performance along one of Park City’s scenic trails. Guided tours begin at Copper Moose Farm Stand and invite audiences to experience art in a setting where the landscape itself becomes part of the experience.

Among this year’s featured performers is Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, one of Utah’s longtime contemporary dance organizations. The company has spent decades making contemporary dance accessible through performance and education, creating opportunities for audiences to connect with dance in meaningful and unexpected ways.

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Ballet West is bringing world-class dance, film, and community connection to Park City this summer with the inaugural Ballet West Summit Festival: Where Art Meets Elevation, a three-day celebration of the arts taking place July 15–17.

Utah state flag and American flag waving in the wind.

This June, the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is proud to celebrate Pride Month through CREATE Pride: Art & Community, a curated exhibition and pop-up art market showcasing the creativity, diversity, and talent of local LGBTQIA+ artists and allies.

Born in Mexico City and raised in Utah after immigrating with her family as a child, Hanson’s artistic journey mirrors the layered identity she now paints so powerfully onto canvas. “Art has always been a constant in my life,” she says. “No matter what part of my life I was in, I always found my way back to it.”

Park City Community Foundation and the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County (the “Arts Council”), in partnership with Canyons Village Management Association, Vail Resorts Epic Promise Foundation and Park City Mountain are seeking qualified Utah-based artists or artist teams to create original artworks for installation on six decommissioned Cabriolet cabins. These cabins will be sold as part of a fundraising initiative benefiting Park City Community Foundation. 

Skyline view of Salt Lake City, Utah

The Latino Arts Festival returns June 12–14, 2026, at Canyons Village Forum, bringing a vibrant, multi-day celebration of Latino Arts & Culture to Park City. Featuring live performances, visual arts, World Cup soccer screenings, and culinary experiences, the festival highlights both local and international artists while fostering cultural connection and community engagement.

At the heart of this year’s festival is a new community-driven art installation led by Miriam Gutierrez, the Arts Council’s 2026 Latino Arts Youth Program Coordinator.

For Heather Finney, creativity has never been a phase; it has been a constant thread woven through every stage of her life. From childhood curiosity to a thriving creative practice rooted in nature, her work reflects a deep commitment to making, experimenting, and engaging with the tactile world.

Park City, Utah, Main Street.

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is proud to feature Lyndsie Nash as part of the CREATE PC Locals Artist Collective, open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 to 6 PM. Art invites us to discover the world through someone else’s eyes. For Lyndsie, painting begins with living an inspired life, simply and genuinely. Beyond the boundaries of a frame, she believes art lives in collective experiences. She paints to share her experiences through curiosity, awareness, and connection.

Park City is a world-class skiing destination, but its creative spirit doesn’t stop on the slopes. As a town deeply rooted in arts and culture, from film and performing arts to galleries and design, Park City’s culinary scene is an extension of that creativity. Local chefs treat food as an art form, blending global influences, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful presentation to create truly memorable dining experiences.

Each January, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Summit County undergo a familiar transformation. Streets fill with visitors, conversations stretch late into the night, and creativity seems to surface everywhere, not just on screens, but throughout the community. While the Sundance Film Festival is best known for independent film, its impact extends far beyond cinema. For local creatives, Sundance creates a ripple effect that influences how art is made, shared, and supported long after the festival ends.

Park City may be best known for its ski resorts, but the snow-covered slopes only tell part of the story. Beyond the lifts is a town shaped by artists, storytellers, musicians, historians, and small businesses that give Park City its character year-round. Whether you’re visiting for the first time, planning a trip with non-skiers, or looking to explore your hometown in a new way, there are countless things to do in Park City besides skiing. 

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is proud to spotlight Heather Stamenov, a painter, educator, and vital creative force in Summit County. Known for her vibrant use of color, playful authenticity, and deep commitment to supporting emerging artists, Heather embodies what makes our local arts scene so special.