Ryan Battersby says he and his wife Kaylin have co-owned and operated Steel Ranch Welding since 2023 “with our 2 dogs and 24 chickens in Coalville. Many of our unique pieces on our online store or at markets are a mixture of both of our ideas put together. [Some] of her favorite pieces are the animal themed ones, like the one donated to Nuzzles Ranch.” Steel Ranch specializes in custom metal art, welding, and fabrication projects large and small, and grew out of Battersby’s education in steelwork.

Sundyn Woolf has recently taken up co-residence with her mother, local artist Peg Bodell, in Bodell’s CREATE PC Studio. “I was very excited when my mom told me I would be able to use the studio when I moved back to Park City,” says Woolf. “So, I'm grateful for the opportunity to share the space with her. I thought it would be no big deal to put my art on hold for a few months. Turns out it's best for everyone's physical and mental health if I have access to art on a consistent basis.

Canyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’) and Historic Park City Alliance (‘HPCA’) are seeking Utah-based artists/artist teams to creatively decorate the interior of a series of inactive Gondolas and Snow Globes.

Deer Valley Resort (‘Deer Valley’) is seeking proposals from Utah-based artists or artist teams to create original illustrations for a new Children’s Book and Coloring Book. This creative project aims to bring Deer Valley’s mascots—Bucky the Deer, Quincy the Bear, Ruby the Raccoon, and Silver the Eagle—to life in a vibrant, playful, and age-appropriate format that engages young readers and resort visitors.

Local artist Lamont Joseph White moved to Park City in 2012, after more than a decade of making yearly snowboarding visits to the town. “I love the outdoors and it’s a major reason why I moved here from New York. I participate in various snow sports, mainly snowboarding… hiking, mountain biking, and more recently, pickleball. Which is a surprise to me!” When he moved, White brought with him extensive creative experience. “I was raised and trained in New York City mostly in figurative painting and the fashion industry. I was lucky to study and work with some of the greats of the heyday of illustration.”

For the last 6 months local nonprofit Park City Opera has been singing, scoring, and scheming up something big: a production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville! Even if you’ve never seen a production of Barber, you’ve probably already heard its music, which has been featured in cartoons such as Bugs Bunny and in feature films like Mrs. Doubtfire.

“I’ve been doing art since I was young. My Dad taught me how to draw, and the rest is history,” says Angela Bizon. “I have only recently started being more involved in my community with my art. Participating in Markets and Art Festivals. It has been such a learning and growing experience. I truly have a wonderful support system to help me grow further and keep on keeping on…The more I participate in events and community events, the more I feel a sense of community. The people I have met along the way have been truly inspiring and supportive. I have learned so much from my fellow peers, it's just invaluable.”

Morgan McCue, a returning artist for this year’s event, says “I love participating in the [Plein] Air Paint Out because it’s such a beautiful, fairytale-like event. The setting is a painter’s dream. Although (or maybe because) I am a full-time artist, I rarely have the luxury of uninterrupted hours to paint outside. It feels both gluttonous and meditative. This event offers artists an opportunity to gather, to be seen and celebrated, and an excuse to create for the sake of creating.”

It’s almost time for the Arts Council’s annual Summit Arts Market!

Summit Arts Market (‘SAM’, formerly Summit Arts Showcase) is an annual summer art event in Oakley that aims to build support for local artists and cultivate collectors who live on the eastern side of Summit County. SAM attendees can enjoy live music from local bands, eat from local food trucks, shop for handmade goods, and collect fine artwork from close to 40 Wasatch Back creatives! SAM is one of our longest-running programs, and we love highlighting the energy and artistry of the East side. 

“I've always been an artist,” says recent Park City High School graduate Scout Maziarz. “I think many people are almost born that way, but I didn't get really into it until maybe freshman or sophomore year. Truthfully, I think I just wasn't doing a whole lot else, and I didn't feel excited about doing things besides art. It's always something that feels natural. Something to lean back into.”

Cole sees the value of creative community not just for her own artistic growth, but for the wellness and enjoyment of all people who connect with our region. “Life is....interesting, and making or learning to see and enjoy art wherever we can is life-saving.”

Nizhoni also knows the importance of supporting the creative scene in Utah. “Access to Arts & Culture events means humanity and heritage. When people—locals and visitors alike—experience powerful art, it sparks conversation, connection, and pride. High-quality arts events can help shape the identity and preserve the history of a place while making people feel like they belong to something larger. For Indigenous artists such as myself, it’s also an opportunity to be seen and to share stories that are deeply tied to the land.”

Her fellow Summit County creatives also spark Brenner’s artistic innovation. “This community is full of brilliant, generous artists, and I have been continually inspired by the work of those around me. The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County plays a vital role in fostering this creative landscape.”

Beverly Brown moved to Utah four years ago to be closer to her daughter’s family, and she aims to stay in Park City for good. Given that Brown identifies as an avid hiker, biker, and photographer (“I have accumulated thousands of reference photos!”) she is well-suited to the Summit County lifestyle. Brown is also a current CREATE PC Gallery Artist, and much admires her colleagues at the Local Artist Collective.  “I think the CREATE PC gallery is a wonderful opportunity for the artists and for the community to see how much talent there is right here in Park City.”

Mark Conklin, who joined the Follies crew over a decade ago, says legend has it that the first few years of Follies was “a pretty rag tag affair.” The first show never made it to the second act. Tom Clyde confirms that the show was indeed cut short at the intermission. “The cast ran over to The Alamo [now the No Name Saloon] for a quick one and never came back. Given how the first act went, that was probably for the best.”

If you’ve strolled down Park City’s Historic Main Street this season, you may have noticed that the town takes Winter seriously! Among the holiday decorations are seven snow globes commissioned by the Historic Park City Alliance (HPCA) as part of a partnership project with Canyons Village Management Association to bring the Gondola & Snow Globe Art Strolls to life. 

Canyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’) and Historic Park City Alliance (‘HPCA’) are seeking Utah-based artists/artist teams to creatively decorate the interior of 5 inactive Gondolas and 7 Snow Globes. The Gondolas will be stationed around Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, and the Snow Globes will be stationed around Park City’s historic Main Street. Both structures will invite guests to peer inside; those who do will be greeted by a magical scene created by a local Utah visual artist. Each Gondola and Snow Globe will have a QR code display on the exterior, giving guests access to artist information, and a map of the other Gondolas and Snow Globes throughout Park City. 

Marshall found living in Park City gave her artistic latitude; “it has been remarkable how many opportunities have been presented for art shows, gallery opportunities, artist in residence programs, and cultural events.” She goes on to say that “art enhances and complements the natural beauty we find in Summit County and the Arts Council has such an inclusive perspective of art that it seems to encompass anyone looking for an art experience.”

Eskind is a proponent of Summit County’s expanding Arts & Culture scene: “I'm thrilled that the Arts Council is expanding its offerings. Public art is not a luxury, it is essential. It teaches us to reflect, to feel and be deeply human, to be connected and care about each other and about all of the precious creatures on Earth, and even care about Earth itself.”

Not only is the Jeremy Ranch Roundabout Project an opportunity to create a stunning visual impact in an area that serves as the gateway to Summit County—the artworks could improve traffic safety in the roundabout.