Park City — Named a “can’t miss summer festival” by Smithsonian Magazine, Kimball Art Center announced today details for the Park City Kimball Arts Festival taking place August 6-8, 2021. 

“Our mission at Kimball Art Center is to connect and inspire through art,” explains Kimball Art Center executive director Aldy Miliken. “The Arts Festival, which has taken place annually for more than 50 years, allows our organization to introduce Park City residents and visitors to artists from around the country while also featuring artistic experiences throughout the weekend.”

Festival Manager Hillary Gilson continues, “We hear time and time again how valuable the Park City Arts Festival is to our attending artists. Connections created at the event between attendees and artists and between attendees and the Kimball Art Center are often the first introduction to lifelong relationships. This event supports the mission of our organization while also providing resources that support us year-round.”

Attending artists

The 52nd Annual Kimball Arts Festival welcomes juror-selected artists from around the world, with 13 different art mediums represented at the festival.

Tickets and passes

Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged to ensure entrance to the festival and save time by bypassing the line at the entrance gates. Daily access tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages six to 17 when purchased in advance. Ticket prices will increase at the festival entrance gate.

Locals’ Night returns Friday, August 6, welcoming all Park City and Summit County residents and homeowners to the festival with free admission. While admission is complimentary for residents, Friday, August 6, residents must register in advance.

Weekend Packages, providing access to all three days of the festival, are available for $25. A resident Weekend Package is available for $15 for Summit County residents and homeowners.

Elevated Arts Festival experiences are available with VIP access or a party package for the inaugural pARTy Like a Local event on Friday, August 6.

  • VIP access is $200 for one pass or $300 for two and includes weekend festival access, a private VIP lounge stocked with artisanal cuisine and spirits, restrooms, and lounge furniture. VIP access must be purchased online by August 3.
  • The pARTy Like a Local event on Friday, August 6, located in the Heber Avenue Spirit Garden, is open to all festival attendees; pARTy people will enjoy artist demonstrations, lounge access, and a chance to relax with local bands Friday, August 6, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. pARTy packages are available for $50 and include weekend festival access, limited-edition Hydro Flask drinkware sponsored by Gallery MAR, a drink ticket, and High West Distillery popcorn. In addition, an opportunity drawing with prizes ranging from $600-$1,200 in value will take place. Tickets, one for $10 or five for $40, will be available at the Spirit Garden Friday evening. pARTy packages must be purchased online by August 3.

Art experiences 

In addition to viewing and purchasing art, festival attendees are invited to explore the many art experiences taking place during the weekend, including live music, artist demonstrations led by Kimball Art Center education staff, art classes, and education programs. Artisanal cuisine, as well as craft beer and cocktails, will also be available.

  • Studio on Main programming introduces Park City Kimball Arts Festival visitors to the experiences offered at Kimball Art Center year-round.
  • The Kimball Arts Festival kids’ area provides even the littlest art aficionados a place to engage in and be inspired by the art-making process.
  • In addition to Historic Park City’s more than 50 bars and restaurants, Kimball Arts Festival partners with local restaurants and food trucks to host featured culinary artisans.
  • Park City non-profit organization Mountain Town Music has programmed two outdoor stages with performance art experiences throughout the weekend.
  • In collaboration with Ballet West, pop-up performances are scheduled throughout the weekend at each of the festival stages.

A complete list of Festival artists and activities is available at parkcitykimballartsfestival.org.

Historically, Arts Fest brings more than $20 million in economic impact to the state of Utah each year. The Park City Kimball Arts Festival is supported by the Utah Office of Tourism, Park City Municipal, Park City Chamber of Commerce | Convention & Visitors Bureau, High West Distillery & Saloon, Kimball Terrace, Gateway Center, David Frank Luxury Swing Company, the YARD, Wicked Fast Internet, Swire Coca-Cola, The Rockwell Listening Room, Roadhouse Brewing Company, OK3 AIR, Rocky Mountain Power and Subscriber Solar, Brothers III, Culinary Crafts, Gallery MAR, Goal Zero, In the Event, OC Tanner, Vine Lore Wine & Spirits.

Complimentary media passes are available for members of the press who wish to cover the event. Please email meisha@kimballartcenter.org to secure media credentials.

Kimball Art Center follows guidelines provided by the State of Utah and Summit County for safety during the Covid pandemic.