Stories about local arts and culture events and profiles about local creatives.
Both Moore and the Neilson-Bergs expressed that the Gondola Art Stroll represents more than a delightful Winter project; it provides an additional public art opportunity for Utah creatives. “Living in Park City has its challenges, but having opportunities like the Gondola Stroll makes me feel like a valued member of the community.”
Read MoreAs 2024 unfolds, there will be plenty of opportunities for those passionate about Arts & Culture to get involved, including the chance to join the Culture Club, volunteer at the Latino Arts Festival, or join the Arts Council as a sponsor. If you believe that Summit County deserves an Arts & Culture community that is robust, vibrant, and inclusive, we hope you will lend your voice to our cause and make this year one to remember!
Read MorePart of what makes this region so distinctive is, according to Hegner, a combination of spirit and creative support. In her words, “There is an urge to create in this town, and I appreciate the support of the Arts Council in promoting it. There is a true mountain town spirit in art.”
Read MoreCanyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’) is seeking 5 Utah-based artists/artist teams to creatively decorate the interior of inactive gondolas. The gondolas will be stationed around the Canyons Village Base Area at Park City Mountain Resort, and will invite resort guests to peer inside the gondolas; those who do will be greeted by a magical winter wonderland scene created by a local Utah visual artist.
Read MoreThe William J. Kranstover Gallery opened in Peoa 15 years ago, born from the artist’s desire for a “spot to throw paint and exhibit.” The building that houses the Gallery was built in 1896, and Kranstover says he continues to learn historical tidbits about the space from longtime Peoa residents. Of his Gallery, Kransotver praises it as “such a pleasurable place to be, and it is such a meditative experience to paint. The Gallery lends itself well to that.”
Read MoreThe Crossroads exhibit, on display at the Ledges Event Center until October 28th, asks citizens of rural America to consider the path their own communities have taken over the last century, and what forces have affected their fortunes. The Coalville exhibit will focus that inquiry on the North Summit region, asking visitors to look to their past in order to understand the influence they can have on the future.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to be partnering with Summit Community Gardens as part of our lead up programming to the 2023 Latino Arts Festival for Cena en el Jardin! Set for Thursday, June 15th from 5-7pm, Cena en el Jardin or Dinner in the Garden will showcase Latino flavors. Join us for a family friendly night filled with delicious cuisine, music, and art!
Read MoreWith farmer’s markets season swiftly approaching, make sure to add the brand new Kamas Valley Artisan Market to your list! The Kamas Valley Artisan Market is currently being hosted every third Saturday of the month at the Kamas City Event Center. Offerings include Valley-grown meat, food and produce, books and artisan-made home goods, art, and gifts and so much more.
Read MoreAfter a long and snowy winter, the newly arrived spring promises to bring warmer temperatures and (hopefully) more sunshine to town. As the snow starts to melt, take advantage of the longer days and spend some time checking out some of our staff recommendations for all things art and culture in Summit County.
Read MorePark City Museum’s upcoming traveling exhibit is bringing light to a previously overlooked moment in U.S. history. Launching February 12th, Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights, highlights the Spring of 1977 when people with disabilities successfully launched protests nationwide in order to get section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 signed into law.
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 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 MorePark City Museum is host to a fantastic traveling exhibit “Black and White in Black and White: Images of Dignity, Hope, and Diversity in America”. The exhibit is made up of powerful photographs taken by African American photographer John Johnson between 1910 and 1925. Johnson had no studio and so he used the natural environment around him, including his own Lincoln, Nebraska neighborhood.
The Tozer Gallery in Park City’s History Museum is hosting a temporary exhibit entitled “Gold Fever! The Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush” from September 12 until November 7.
Read MorePark City is home to a wonderful Latinx population and this summer, Mountain Town Music is celebrating their culture and arts. Starting on June 7th, and continuing on the 14th, 21st, 28th and July 5th, Noches de Verano will feature different instrumentalists, bands, dancers, and singers. Head to City Park each Monday from 6:30pm–8pm to catch the live music and festivities.
Read MoreYou may remember reading our blog post a few weeks ago about the new Kamas Valley History Mobile Museum. If you missed it, no worries. You can check it out here. Long story short, the article covered exciting news about the Kamas Valley History Group's new undertaking led by Kate Wynn. The group purchased, renovated, and converted a vintage trailer into a museum on wheels!
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2017 was the day of the worldwide Women’s March. Legendary civil rights leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers’ Union, Dolores Huerta was invited to be one of the featured speakers to the half million marchers gathered in Washington D.C. She chose not to go. Instead, the thousands of marchers who paraded down Park City’s Main Street were honored to have Huerta, right here, to speak to our crowd and inspire everyone to stay strong and stand up.
Read MoreThe Kamas Valley History Group is undertaking an ambitious and equally exciting project in 2021. Using money raised from their 2020 Labor Day Sale, the group purchased a 1978 Layton Trailer and plans to renovate the vintage trailer into a mobile museum.
Read MoreThe Arts Council is thrilled to introduce a new photojournalism project: Utah's Latin America in Black & White. The project, which was born out of a high school photojournalism class, was created by the remarkable Emma Greally.
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.
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