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Arts & Culture

When the Department of Economic Development was created, Mayor Biskupski elevated a major economic driver for Salt Lake City: the arts. The Capital City boasts a diverse arts and culture scene, including museums, art galleries, world-class ballet and modern dance companies, opera, Broadway and symphony performances, folk and fine art, and more. On average, over 2,000 individuals and organizations benefit from our Arts, Culture, and Events funding and City arts grants. From the glowing Eccles Theater to the cultural campus of Library Square, Salt Lake City has become recognized as an international arts and culture destination.

2019 Westside Music, Arts and Food Festival Returns for Third Year

Posted on:June 20th, 2019
With financial support from the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, the Westside Music, Arts and Food Festival returns this Saturday,June 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm at Sugar Space (132 S. 800 W.) in Salt Lake City. The Festival features a variety of food, art and performers on several stages. Along with live entertainment, an […]

Salt Lake City Mayor’s Artists Awards honor art educators, visual artists, museum initiative and a rock n’ roll camp

Posted on:June 18th, 2019
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Mayor’s Artists Awards, which will be presented in conjunction with the Utah Arts Festival on Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Square.  A Utah Arts Festival tradition for more than 25 years, the Mayor’s Artist Awards recognize individuals […]

Mayor Biskupski Appoints New Arts and Culture Leaders

Posted on:November 29th, 2018
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the appointment of Felicia Baca and Kristian Anderson to help lead Salt Lake City’s arts and culture efforts. Felicia Baca was selected to become the City’s new Arts Division Director and Kristian Anderson will be appointed as Mayor Biskupski’s Senior Advisor for Arts and Culture. Since 2012, Felicia Baca has […]

COLOR SLC: Community Street Art Program

Posted on:October 15th, 2018
Are you interested in bringing some COLOR to your SLC neighborhood? Through the COLOR SLC program, residents and community groups can find a streamlined way of bringing art to their neighborhoods by “adopting” a storm drain, utility box, or intersection. For more information and application instructions, email colorslc@slc.gov  

Arts for All Program

Posted on:March 9th, 2018
Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts have partnered to make the arts accessible to all through the recently announced Arts for All program. The program will reserve a select number of tickets for this season’s Broadway shows.