Mayor's Artists Awards

Now Accepting Nominations

Presented by the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office and the Utah Arts Festival

The Mayor's Office honors the contributions artists and organizations make to the cultural life of the Salt Lake City community. Four awards are presented to recipients in the following categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts and Service to the Arts. Awards are presented by the Mayor at the Utah Arts Festival in June.

Selection Process

Nominees for the MAYOR’S ARTISTS AWARDS will be juried by a panel including representatives from the Office of the Mayor, the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the Utah Arts Festival and past recipients of the Awards.

Submitting Nominations

Nominations must be received by Friday, March 6, 2009.

Download the Mayor's Artists Awards nomination form.

Supporting materials should address the criteria listed on the Nomination Form and may include a vita or resume, awards and citations, clippings and reviews, and letters of recommendation.

All materials must be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 paper and not exceed 10 total pages.

Submit applications to:

Mayor's Artists Awards
c/o Utah Arts Festival
230 S 500 W Ste 120
Salt Lake City Utah 84101

For additional information please contact the Utah Arts Festival Office at 322-2428 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it