The Show
The 50th annual Utah Arts Festival is scheduled for June 18-21, 2026, at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Each summer the Utah Arts Festival transforms downtown Salt Lake City, attracting 35,000+ attendees and generating over one million in art sales. Being one of the only remaining multi-disciplinary events in the nation, we strive to combine high quality artistic presentations bringing together the best local, regional and national talent across all programs. We proudly present four days of award-winning, fine arts in the artist marketplace, music performances, dance, literary and street theater performances along various stages throughout the grounds, as well as an internationally recognized short film program, urban arts program, a children’s art yard filled with free make-and-take projects, demonstrating artists, workshops and a wide variety of culinary and beverage options.
About the Program
The Festival is looking for Graffiti and Mural Artists to participate in the Mural Wall in the Urban Art Program. If accepted artists will be given the opportunity to paint an original graffiti/ street art piece on a mural wall.
- Selected artists will be paid $150
- Spray paint and materials will be provided by the Festival
2026 Deadlines & Important Dates
- February 27, 2026: Application Deadline
- March 13, 2026: Notification Emailed
- April 3, 2026: Contracts Due
- June 18-21, 2026: Utah Arts Festival
