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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. 

  • Wild Winter Art Market

    Deadline: October 15
    Call for Artists

    Park City

    The Swaner Preserve and Eco Center seeks to support local artists who create handmade work that highlights the beauty of the natural world, fosters a deeper connection to nature, and/or inspires action to care for our environment. This can range from 2D artwork, ceramics, fiber art, glasswork, photography, woodworking, jewelry, handmade accessories, hand-poured candles, and so much more. Learn more and apply here.

  • Deer Valley Custom Large-Scale Light Fixture Concept Design

    Deadline: October 16
    Request for Qualifications

    Park City

    Seeking Utah-based artist qualifications to develop the conceptual design for a large-scale, site-specific illuminated light fixture/sculptural installation within a three-story “Beacon Stair” at the new Deer Valley East Village Base Skier Services Building. Artists are asked to briefly describe an approach/concept (no renderings) in order to apply. Selected artist will design against a $75,000 artwork and installation budget. Please submit all responses and questions to the attention of Angela Feddersen, afeddersen@alterramtnco.com and Laura Schonfeld, lschonfeld@alterramtnco.com.

  • CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market

    Deadline: October 23
    Call for Artists

    Park City

    Applications are now open for the CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market, launching Friday, November 20, and running through January 2027. This is your chance to showcase and sell your work, share your story, and connect with the community during the holiday season. Learn more and apply here.

  • Park City Library Exhibit

    Deadline: October 31
    Call for Entries

    Park City

    Park City Library hosts four three-month-long art exhibits each year. Exhibits are chosen by a committee according to the needs and interests of the community, the variety of shows, the artistic quality of the works, and the suitability of format for the Park City Library’s physical space. The Park City Library is interested in submissions that include a single or variety of 2D mediums. Learn more and apply here.

  • Student Poetry Writing Contest

    Deadline: December 11
    Call to Poets

    Utah

    Attention, high school poets! The entry period is open for Poetry Ourselves, the statewide poetry competition. Utah 9th- through 12th-grade students may submit either one or two of their own original poems of any format. Submitted poems must be 25 lines or fewer. Works may be submitted in English or Spanish. Winners will receive a cash award and be invited to present their works on the evening of state finals for Poetry Out Loud, Mar. 3, 2027. Learn more and apply 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.

  • 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.

  • Project Support Grants

    Deadline: November 1
    Grants

    Salt Lake City

    Project Support grants are awarded to individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for specific arts projects and programs which are determined to be of value to the community. Concerts, murals, performances, festivals, workshops, and readings are examples of projects eligible for funding through Project Support grants. 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.

  • 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.

  • Art Preservation Fund

    Deadline: To be Announced
    Grants

    United States

    This is a newly launched national initiative expanding access to conservation funding and expertise for museums, historical societies, archives, tribal organizations, and other collecting institutions across the nation. They are currently in the early stages of fundraising and organizational development, with plans to open their first grant application cycle in Fall 2026. Learn more here.

  • Teacher-Initiated Project Fund

    Deadline: Rolling
    Grant/Opportunity

    Utah

    This program is accepting applications from Utah educators for the Teacher-Initiated Project awards. In a Teacher-Initiated Project, an artist works one-on-one with a K-12 teacher to instruct the teacher in a specific art form. The emphasis is on the teacher’s personal growth in knowledge and skills in an art form of his/her choice. To apply, review the guidelines on our website, then reach out to a teaching artist on our roster with whom you'd like to work. 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.

  • Arts Are Core Workshop

    Workshop
    October 21

    Logan & Virtual

    In “Pixels & Patterns: Exploring Math and Technology through 3D Art,” presenter Mike Whiting will help participants learn new ways of connecting math, technology, and visual art with a hands-on project and walk away with ideas for engaging students through creative problem-solving. Learn more here.

  • “Kaboom! Art in Motion”

    Workshop
    October 22

    Ogden & Virtual

    Inspired by the 2026 Caldecott Medal-winning book “Fireworks,” “KABOOM! Art in Motion” is an arts-integrated workshop that explores the vibrant intersections of visual art, dance, and literacy. This teacher workshop is led by visual art and dance educators and will explore accessible movement strategies and expressive mark-making inspired by the book. 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.

  • Free Advocacy Resources

    Resource
    Ongoing

    United States

    The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies has free advocacy resources for nonprofit arts organizations. Learn more here.

  • Poetry Out Loud

    Resource
    Ongoing

    Utah

    Teachers can register now to hold a Poetry Out Loud competition in their school, classroom, or youth organization. This annual, nationwide poetry reciting competition gives 9th- through 12th-grade students the chance to dig deep into great works of poetry. Your school winner will go on to compete for cash prizes and the chance to represent our state at the national finals in Washington, D.C. next spring. Learn more here.

  • ArtsHub Resources, Training, and Support

    Resource
    Ongoing

    United States

    ArtsHub has resources, training, and support to help arts and culture organizations advance accessibility. 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.

  • 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