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Open Call for Artists in Utah

Utah’s art scene is thriving for emerging and established artists alike. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, multimedia artist, or interdisciplinary creator, these current calls for artists in Park City and beyond offer ways to exhibit your work, win commissions, and participate in local festivals, galleries, and community projects across Utah. 

  • Monster Drawing Rally

    Deadline: August 20
    Call for Artists

    Park City

    Monster Drawing Rally is a live drawing event and party that allows spectators to spy on the creative process, build relationships with local artists, and grow their art collections.

    Over the course of the afternoon, artists at all stages of their careers take shifts drawing and making artwork for 50 minutes. Sketches turn into finished pieces made from collage, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and other media. Finished drawings are immediately available for purchase for $50 each.

    Learn more and apply here.

  • Southeastern Art Show and Market

    Deadline: August 29
    Call for Artists

    Oklahoma

    The 2026 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth will be Oct. 2-3 on the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building grounds in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The competition art show and market is open to artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes. The deadline for entry for adults is Aug. 29 and Sept. 18 for youth. Learn more and apply here.

  • A Rich and Holy Legacy

    Deadline: October 1
    Call for Submissions

    Salt Lake City

    Sponsored by the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and the Church History Department, is seeking submissions in three categories: ART: 2-D, 3-D, digital, and photography; LITERARY: composition, poetry, and playwrights; PERFORMANCE: theater, dance, cinema, and musical composition. Learn more here.

  • An art installation features a vibrant, patterned wallpaper covering an entire wall, with a colorful, multicolored layered artwork mounted on it. The artwork includes various shapes and patterns, surrounded by a checkered background. To the right, there is a matching patterned piece on the floor, and to the left, a small sculpture or object is also placed on the wall.

    UMOCA Projects Gallery

    Deadline: Rolling
    Call for Artists

    Salt Lake City

    Located in the front of the building, the Projects Gallery is the first exhibition room that visitors encounter when coming to the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Dedicated solely to exhibitions by contemporary artists living in Utah, this gallery will provide a professional exhibition experience for the artist(s). Learn more and apply here.

  • An art gallery with a rust-colored wall displaying various abstract paintings and framed artworks, with seating along the wall and a polished marble floor.

    Snow Horse Gallery Exhibit

    Deadline: Rolling
    Call for Artists

    Layton

    The Davis Arts Council is seeking local artists to exhibit their work in the Snow Horse Galleries, located at the Davis Conference Center and the Intermountain Layton Hospital. They are seeking a wide range of mediums and subjects, and are open to various levels of experience and expertise. Learn more and apply here.

Grants, Residencies & Fellowships

There are countless opportunities for Utah artists to grow, create, and gain recognition. From competitive grants that fund projects to residencies that provide time and space for deep creative focus, and fellowships that honor artistic achievement, these programs help both emerging and established artists take their work to the next level. Explore the options available and find the support that can bring your next project to life.

  • Folk Arts Grant

    Deadline: August 17
    Grants

    Utah

    This grant supports the professional development and career advancement of individual artists. These grants are specifically designed to support artists by helping them take advantage of timely external professional opportunities and by providing access to resources to advance their artistic careers. Learn more here.

  • Great Basin National Park Artists-in-Residence

    Deadline: October 15
    Residency

    Nevada

    The Park selects artists of many mediums and encourages anybody who considers themselves an artist to apply. Past selections included painters, illustrators, musicians, composers, poets, architects, sculptors, carpenters, metal workers, and more. Learn more here.

  • Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship

    Deadline: Ongoing
    Scholarship

    Utah

    The Performing Arts Program provides scholarships for professional presenters or performing artists to attend regional booking conferences. These conferences provide opportunities for performing artists to market their art to presenters seeking to bring performances to their communities. The scholarship supports up to $1,000 in registration costs only. Learn more here.

  • ArtsAccess at Utah State University

    Deadline: Open Until Filled
    Residency

    Sandy

    ArtsAccess at Utah State University is seeking an Artist-in-Residence to support the growth in arts inclusion programming at Union Middle School in Canyons School District, Sandy, Utah. Canyons has an arts inclusion initiative that utilizes the arts to support social engagement and social learning in and through the arts. Learn more here.

  • A man and girl looking at artifacts or exhibits in a museum display case.

    America 250 Art Project Sponsorship Opportunity

    Deadline: Rolling
    Call for Artists

    United States

    On July 4, 2026, America will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s principles of equality, liberty, and government by consent of the governed. The Utah Division of Arts & Museums will be sponsoring art projects and events with art components across the state that celebrate America 250 in 2026. Apply here.

  • Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grants

    Deadline: Rolling
    Grant

    United States

    For four decades, Pollock-Krasner Foundation grants have enabled visual artists to create new work, purchase needed materials, cover studio rent, and more. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner Foundation grants have shared that this support is critical in allowing concentrated time for studio work, preparation for exhibitions, and other professional opportunities. Grants for artists are unrestricted and can be used in any way that allows an artist to meaningfully pursue their practice. Learn more here.

  • Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

    Deadline: Rolling
    Grant

    United States

    Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants support the confirmed, public presentation of completed experimental work through performances, exhibitions, screenings, poetry readings, installations, and more. Projects at artist-run and non-commercial spaces are, in most cases, eligible. Learn more here.

  • The Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants

    Deadline: Varies
    Grants

    United States

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its FY26 discretionary grant cycle. There are a number of museum grant programs to be aware of. IMLS is committed to advancing, supporting, and empowering America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Learn more here.

Arts Education & Resources

Looking to refine your creative skills or find a new hobby? Cities across Utah offer classes, workshops, and community programs for artists of all ages and experience levels. From hands-on studio courses to lecture series and online resources, these opportunities provide guidance, inspiration, and the tools you need to grow as a creator. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, there’s something here to spark your creativity and keep you learning.

  • Breaking Barriers

    Conference
    August 24

    Online

    This conference is for past participants of the Breaking Barriers program and their peers, as well as for anyone interested in advancing accessibility within their organization. The conference is free and will take place on Monday, Aug. 24, over Zoom. Learn more here.

  • Arts Learning Lab

    Online Courses
    Sept-November

    Online

    Arts Idaho is offering another year of its Arts Learning Lab series. This monthly virtual series is for educators interested in increasing access to arts education and is directly relevant to arts educators and teaching artists in the Intermountain West. Learn more here.

  • Hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel.

    Kimball Art Center Art Education

    In-Person Classes
    Ongoing

    Park City

    Kimball Art Center offers year-round classes in a variety of visual arts, including painting, drawing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, welding, and more! They also offer one-time workshops, and children’s classes and camps. See their complete list of classes, workshops, and camps here.

  • A woman with tattoos on her arm writing on paper with a pen at a desk.

    Taxes for Artists

    Online Course
    Ongoing

    Online

    Learn essentials for managing taxes as an artist—including filing requirements, income and expense tracking, common deductions, and when to work with an accountant. Get started here.

  • A silver saxophone placed on sheet music with musical notes.

    Utah Conservatory

    Private Lessons
    Ongoing

    Park City

    Take group or private classes in voice, acting, music theory and composition, and a variety of wood and string instruments. Utah Conservatory also offers instrument rentals and workshops. Find all classes and lessons here.

  • Living Folk Arts Education Series

    Workshop
    Ongoing

    Utah

    The Living Folk Arts Education workshop series is accepting applications. This free program allows folk artists from the UA&M Teaching Artists roster to offer hands-on workshops to schools and community groups around the state. Groups can select from a wide range of traditional arts workshops taught by Utah folk artists. You can hold a workshop at the Chase Home Museum in Salt Lake City or arrange to have the artist come to your location. Learn more here.

  • Book a Visit from the Utah Poet Laureate

    Appearance Request
    Ongoing

    Utah

    Are you interested in a reading or workshop with Utah Poet Laureate Lisa Bickmore for your school or community group? Requests are honored based on the nature of the request and the availability of the Poet Laureate. Learn more about booking an appearance here.

  • Professional Development Webinar Series

    Workshops
    Ongoing

    Online

    Creative West is offering a Capacity Building Webinar Series, a year-long lineup of free professional development workshops for artists and arts organizations. Join them on the second Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Learn more and register here.

  • An AI Roadmap for Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations

    Resource
    Ongoing

    United States

    The DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management is offering “An AI Roadmap for Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations.” Submit a request for the form here.

Jobs, Internships & Volunteer Roles

Get involved in the local arts and culture scene with Utah’s numerous job, internship, and volunteer openings. Gain experience, build skills, and contribute to the regional creative community. Paid positions, internships, and volunteer roles with galleries, museums, and arts organizations provide hands-on experience, expand professional networks, and help support the region’s vibrant creative scene.

  • RAP Tax Cultural Advisory Committee Volunteer Opportunity

    Deadline: Rolling Until Filled
    Advisory Board

    Summit County

    The Summit County Council is seeking individuals to fill five openings within the RAP Tax Cultural Advisory Committee.

    Qualified applicants must be residents of Summit County. The purpose of the Committee is to recommend to the County Council the best use of the funds collected from the RAP Tax for financing cultural organizations within Summit County.

    Apply Here

  • Park City Opera

    Deadline: Open Until Filled
    Various Roles

    Park City

    Park City Opera is looking for thoughtful, driven collaborators who care deeply about the performing arts and want to help build something ambitious, joyful, and truly distinctive.

    Team members work alongside PCO’s co-founding leadership to power a fast-paced season featuring two fully staged mainstage operas and dozens of concerts and community events. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience inside a growing company where initiative is valued, collaboration is constant, and every project contributes to the bigger picture of building a lasting cultural home for opera.

    Apply Here
  • Hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel.

    Kimball Art Center Roles

    Deadline: Open Until Filled
    Various Roles

    Park City

    The Kimball Art Center is looking to fill various roles! These include summer camp art instructor, teen summer camp counselor, clay instructor, and more.

    Apply Here

  • Park City Museum Volunteer

    Deadline: Rolling
    Various Roles

    Park City

    The Park City Museum offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for you to help preserve, protect, and promote the rich history and heritage of Park City. We wouldn’t be able to do all we do without our amazing and valuable volunteer base!

    Apply Here

“Now art should never try to be popular. The public should try to make itself artistic.”

— OSCAR WILDE