Local Artists & Vendors Given Opportunity to Shine this Summer

 The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County announces the return of the Summit Arts Showcase, set to take place July 14 & 15, 2023 at the Red Barn in Oakley, UT! We’re now accepting applications from local artists and artisans for this annual summer art show and market. The event has grown to accommodate more makers and artists than ever, expanding the footprint of the Showcase to both inside and outside the Red Barn venue. 

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Latino Arts Festival Brings Colorful Celebration to Canyons Village

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is excited to announce the 7th Annual Latino Arts Festival’s artists and performance lineup, along with a new venue! The lively, three-day event will take place June 16-18, 2023 at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain and will feature 25+ visual artists, musicians, dancers, and foods that celebrate Latin American cultures.

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Claire Wiley
Catch Once Upon A Mattress at the Egyptian Theatre

The Egyptian Theatre’s YouTheatre is bringing the much loved story of Once Upon A Mattress to the stage as their big spring musical this month. Having started rehearsals the second week of February, the cast and crew have spent 12 weeks perfecting their roles and are excited to bring the characters of Princess Winnifred, Prince Dauntless, Queen Aggravain and the villagers to life.

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Staff Recommendations for Spring 2023

After 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. 

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The Scarlet Pimpernel Arrives at the Egyptian Theatre

The cast of Ogden’s Ziegfeld Theatre is coming to Park City’s Egyptian Theatre March 24th through April 2nd with their latest production The Scarlet Pimpernel. Journey back to 1792 for this drama-filled glimpse into the reign of terror taking place during the French Revolution as a secret society of daring Englishmen set out to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine.

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TheatreBarbara Bretz
Local Author Bonnie Park Talks Six Weeks for Boat Mail

Six Weeks for Boat Mail is the second in the WWII era trilogy, written by local author Bonnie Park and based on years of correspondence between her parents. “To me,” says Park, “these letters are their most significant legacy. I am grateful for the opportunity to champion this period in history and share their unusual story.”

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LiteraryBarbara Bretz
Jill Orschel Local Filmmaker // Snowland

Local filmmaker, Jill Orschel, is moving into the final stretch with her documentary Snowland. The film explores the fantasy world created by Cora Lee Witt as she looks back at her arranged, plural marriage at the age of 14 in the Short Creek polygamous group. Her journey to find the courage to speak out and believe in herself is a vital story of women's empowerment.

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FilmBarbara Bretz
New Exhibit Highlights Overlooked History

Park 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. 

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CultureCharlene Rodriguez
Sundance Film Festival’s Return to Park City

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival is making its return to Park City after two years of hosting the festival virtually. Taking place from January 19th through the 29th, screenings will be held all around Park City, Salt Lake City and the Sundance Resort. Featuring over 100 films this year, the Festival’s return seemingly has something in store for everyone. Here are some of this year’s most anticipated Sundance films: 

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