ArtOPS



Opportunities for Artists in Utah


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ArtOps is dedicated to bringing art opportunities to Utah artists. Opportunities are from local, national, and international sources, and include exhibitions, residencies, funding, and professional development.

These opportunities are listed here as a service and are not administered by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Our agency is not responsible for content or views published on external sites. 


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local opportunities

Artist Applications for Kimball Arts Festival 2026 are now open. Apply now for their award-winning, three-day visual arts festival nestled in the mountains of Park City. Festival dates: August 7–9, 2026. Deadline: Feb. 7

The 5th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival will take place April 6-11.

The inaugural Salt Lake Art Show launches May 14-17, 2026 at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah. The SLAS will present +100 galleries and studios from Utah and all over the world; talented sculptors in the nation’s largest indoor sculpture exhibit; a 10,000’ Bespoke furniture showcase; and Utah Treasures, highlighting talented Utah independents and featured First Nations and Indigenous Peoples. Space available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Boulder Project in Salt Lake city is designed to be a welcoming space that forges a vibrant community centered around health, friendship, and purpose. Our Community Arts Program was created to amplify the artistic expression of our community members. We believe that fresh, community-generated art breathes life into our facility and inspires a more meaningful and thoughtful experience for our members and guests.
Deadline: Rolling

Sorenson Community Campus Art Galleries - The Sorenson Campus serves the public as a place where the city conducts its business, maintains the facility, and offers the public access to the space for rentals, exhibitions, and community services. There is no fee to apply, individual artists, individual artists applying as a group, and non-profit organizations are eligible. Deadline: Rolling

UMOCA Projects Gallery - An initiative to promote Utah artists as they engage the contemporary art world locally and nationally. It is the first exhibition space that visitors encounter when entering UMOCA and is solely dedicated to exhibiting the work of Utah artists, providing them with a professional exhibition environment, prominent exposure to UMOCA visitors, and through UMOCA’s increasing national ties, the possibility of greater exposure around the country. Deadline: Rolling

Davis Arts Council is looking for gallery submissions from solo artists and art groups to hang in our Snow Horse Art Galleries at Intermountain Layton Hospital and the Davis Conference Center. The artist(s) should plan to exhibit approximately 15-25 pieces. To apply to participate, complete the submission appication. Deadline: Rolling

Millcreek Commons hosts markets on various dates throughout the summer that are open for vendor applications.  Deadline: Rolling



National and International Opportunities




ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


Art in the Heart of Farmington, NM is calling for sculptural public art that will enhance Downtown Farmington and support artists from New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. Up to 25 sculptures will be chosen by a juror to be displayed for a period of one year and made available for sale. The selected artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium after installation. A reception for the selected artists will be held on Friday, May 8. In addition, all selected artists from out of town will receive lodging for two nights on May 7, 8, or 9, 2026, depending on the date of their installation. Deadline: Jan. 31

The National Gallery of Art is calling all creatives across the U.S. to submit a proposal for a 15- to 30-second social media video inspired by a work from our collection. If your video idea is selected, you’ll receive $3,000 to bring it to life. Your final video creation will be featured online and inside the museum. Each top creator will receive $3,000. Deadline: Feb. 28

MAXmachina is now accepting applications. Media Art Xploration’s laboratory supports live and immersive works that integrate technology, science, and storytelling. Centered on Human Stories inside Complex Systems, they look for projects that humanize technological complexity through strong narrative, and offer a $5,000-$7,500 stipend, production support, expert collaboration, and a fully produced New York City showcase. Deadline: Mar. 1


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Visual Arts Manager
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