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


The University of Utah will host a Summit for the Visual Arts March 25–26, 2027. The two-day summit will bring together artists, arts leaders, educators, and creative professionals to address the opportunities and challenges shaping Utah’s growing creative economy. Through panels, presentations, break-out sessions, and networking, the summit seeks to develop actionable strategies that foster a healthy, sustainable future for Utah’s skilled artists while uniting and educating our community.

Great Basin National Park’s Artist in Residence opportunities for 2027 are now open. Artists of any and all disciplines are welcome to apply here. Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026

The Dinosaur Billboard Contest! “Whether you're an experienced artist or an infrequent doodler, we hope our world-famous dinosaur exhibit will inspire your next masterpiece for entry into our Dinosaur Billboard Contest!” - Natural History Museum of Utah. Three age categories: kids, teens, and adults. Deadline: Nov. 9, 2026

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


New American Paintings 2026 Annual MFA Call for Artists now accepting applications. All current MFA candidates and graduates since 2021 are eligible to apply. Juror: Lauren Rosati, associate curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2026

Call for Applications: Eyebeam NYC Residency Spring 2027. Eyebeam is inviting artists to explore questions of agency at a moment when AI systems are increasingly acting, making decisions, and carrying out tasks on our behalf. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026

Open call for the 2027 CURRENTS Art & Technology Festival taking place June 11–20, 2027, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since 2010, CURRENTS has brought together established and emerging artists from around the world to present innovative work at the intersection of art and technology. They invite artists working across new media disciplines to submit. Deadline: Dec. 8, 2026. 

Call for Applications: Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship, Saugatuck, Michigan, is a fully-funded, summer-long residency for emerging visual artists, offering studio time, peer mentorship, professional development, and exhibition opportunities. Deadline: Jan. 3, 2027


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Free Online Tools for Artists (from Creative West)

Grant Writing Checklist For Artists (from Creative West)

Teaching Artist Pay Rate Calculator serves as a catalyst for the field for understanding appropriate pay for teaching artists allowing collective work toward a living wage — stabilizing and strengthening their contributions to arts education, creative youth development, and community arts across the United States.

W.A.G.E. Fee Calculator determines fair compensation using a four-tiered system in an attempt to set an industry-wide minimum payment for artists and arts workers based upon institutional budget size.

How to Write an Appealing Artist Biography

Artist Statements: A Quick Guide

Visual Artist Curriculum Vitae: Recommended Conventions

Choosing the right residency for you

Tips for entering juried exhibitions & competitions

A Brief Guide on How to Get Your Creative Work Seen, Funded, and Supported


Questions?

 
 
Visual Arts Manager
801.600.2786