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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.

Summit County Fair Fine Arts Exhibit

Deadline: Rolling through July 31st
Call for Entries
Coalville

Get creative and share your talent with Summit County! The Fine Arts Show, offers residents from novice to the professional the opportunity to exhibit their craft in a public display. It includes: Fine Art painting, drawing, photography, pottery, sculpture, and ceramics. Learn more and here.
Backyard Film Bash

Deadline: August 14
Call for Entries
Salt Lake City

Spy Hop’s Backyard Film Bash is a national short film competition and outdoor festival celebrating emerging voices and original stories. At its heart is the 7-Minute Film Challenge: Create something bold, make it under 7 minutes, and utilize this year’s required signature item: salt. Twelve finalists will be selected for premiere screenings at the Backyard Film Bash to compete for cash prizes in front of a live audience. Learn more and apply here.
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.
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.
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.

Alta Community Enrichment

Deadline: August 1
Residency
Alta

The ACE Artist in Residence Program seeks to support an artist working in digital art & illustration whose creative practice aligns with themes of the outdoors, landscapes, environmental stewardship and sustainability. The residency provides one digital artist with dedicated time and space to create in the inspiring mountain environment of Alta, Utah. Applications are limited to 50 artists. Learn more here.
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.
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.
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.

ART BAR - iPhone Photography Class with Amy Eskind

Class
July 28
Park City
Learn the basics of composing dramatic photos and become familiar with fun iPhone camera features and editing tools. We'll discuss composition, editing tools, and more. *Bring your iPhone - this is a hands-on class.
Amy Eskind is an award-winning iPhone photographer, as well as a Nikon devotee and owner of Images by Amy, LLC.
Wine and light refreshments will be served. Register here.
ArtWORKS: The Business of Being an Artist

Class
August 14
Park City
Join us for ArtWORKS, a professional development series presented by the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County, designed to help creative professionals build sustainable, thriving careers.
The Business of Being an Artist is a workshop exploring the practical skills and strategies that support a successful creative career.
RSPVs encouraged. For any accommodation needs, please contact emma@pcscarts.org. Register here.
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.
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.
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
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