UTAH'S LARGEST FREE ART FESTIVAL
Saturday August 22, 2026
Smith's Ballpark, Salt Lake City, Utah
12pm-10pm
Rooted in the social and cultural life of the community, Urban Arts Festival provides a platform for cultural art, music, and performance.
Apply to be a part of UAF 2026!
Volunteer Application
Open until August 15th
Help bring one of Utah's biggest free arts festivals to life!
Urban Arts Festival is powered by an incredible community of volunteers who help create a welcoming, vibrant experience for thousands of attendees.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support the arts, gain event experience, and be part of an unforgettable day.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Stage & Performance Support
- Setup & Teardown
- Info Booth & Merch Support
No previous experience is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.
Join us on Saturday, August 22, and help us make Urban Arts Festival an inspiring experience for our community.
Food Vendor Application
Open until August 1st
Help bring one of Utah's biggest free arts festivals to life!
Urban Arts Festival is now accepting applications for food vendors for the 2026 festival!
Join thousands of attendees for a full day of art, music, performances, live mural painting, workshops, and community celebration at our exciting new home, Smith's Ballpark.
We're looking for a diverse lineup of food trucks, trailers, pop-ups, and culinary vendors offering delicious food and beverages that help create an unforgettable festival experience. Whether you're serving local favorites, international cuisine, sweet treats, or refreshing drinks, we'd love to hear from you.
Festival Details
📍 Smith's Ballpark, Salt Lake City
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕛 Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pocket Performers Application
Open until August 1st
Got a 5-15-minute set and a talent to showcase? We want you!
Pocket Performers are the heartbeat between our main acts: spoken word artists, solo performers, and short-set talent who keep the energy alive and the stage lit during band transitions, filling in our pockets of time. If you have an idea, we want to hear it!
Media Team Application
Now Hiring: UAA Events Bar Manager & Coordinator
The Events Beverage & Bar Operations Coordinator oversees all aspects of bar setup, staffing, and alcohol service for Utah Arts Alliance festivals and events.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaborative communication are essential. This position is a seasonal (around scheduled events) position within the Festivals and Events Department and contributes to the success of UAA’s vibrant community programming.
Festival Activities
Artist Marketplace
Featuring local artists practicing a variety of mediums, this open-air market shows off the skills and creativity of local artists and makers. Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces for yourself or others while supporting local artists.
**Please review our updated AI Policy before applying**
Live Music All Day
This year’s festival line up boasts an incredible range of local entertainment, from rap to the blues and everything in between. Prepare to be dazzled by dancers, drag artists, and other non-musical performers both on and off the stages.
Live Mural Painting
See art come to life before your eyes. Over a dozen local muralists and graffiti artists will come together for a live painting exhibition. Muralists will be scattered throughout the festival to allow for casual and focused viewing of these artists at work.
Skate Deck Show Show at Urban Arts Gallery
Urban Arts Gallery’s most popular show returns for the 15th year in a row! Come vote for your favorite decks and see the diversity and creativity of Salt Lake artists. Five prizes are available to artists: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Utah Arts Alliance’s Executive Director’s choice, and Urban Arts Gallery Manager’s choice.
Lowriders Custom Car Exhibit & Local Art Installations
Always a crowd favorite, come take a look under and over the hood of these custom lowriders, hoppers and bikes.
Interested Lowrider Artists Contact Shorty:
801-755-0304 | Josecornejo24@yahoo.com
Full schedule coming soon!
Sponsor Utah's only Urban Arts Fest
Interested in being a sponsor? Download the Sponsorship packet to find out about an array of sponsorship opportunities to fit every budget.
Our Stance on AI & Art
Utah Arts Alliance is committed to celebrating and amplifying human creativity. We recognize that AI is an evolving tool that can support learning, experimentation, and efficiency. However, we believe that:
- Art is a reflection of human experience, culture, and lived expression
- Communities are strongest when artists are valued, supported, and compensated.
AI Artist Guidelines
Artists may use non-generative tools such as:
- Editing support tools (digital brushes, color correction)
- Assistive technologies that do not generate original artwork.
We do not allow
- Artwork that is wholly or partially generated by AI
- Submissions that rely on AI for core creative elements
- AI-generated visuals presented as original human-made work.