Park City Kimball Art Festival

Robin Marrouche is the Executive Director of the Kimball Arts Center and highlights some of the festival’s activities.

The three-day festival is set to offer a newly programmed multi-sensory artistic experience for its anticipated 45,000 attendees, including visual-art exhibitions, live musical performances, cuisine-related activities, art-focused film screening, child-specific art activities, as well as its largest fundraising event, The Park City Kimball Arts Festival Opening Night Gala and Auction. For more information, visit www.kimballartcenter.org.

After reviewing almost a thousand submissions, the Park City Kimball Arts Festival jury selected more than 230 to showcase their work in 12 categories – ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. This year’s line-up includes young emerging artists, past Park City Kimball Arts Festival “Best In Show” winners and multi-year veterans, and many internationally- and locally-based artists.

So much to do, something for everyone

• Visual Arts – Artwork by artists, art-focused film screenings
• Performing Arts – Musical performances from BMI artists, Cracker, Randy Travers and Michael McDonald
• Culinary Arts – “Taste of Art” a multi-sensory experience through food and beverage throughout the weekend.
• Kids’ Art – A hands-on experience with multiple activities and one-of-a-kind artwork including Tie Dye, HatRageous!, Postcard Art, Face Painting, Scavenger Hunt and Andrew Smith’s Water Rig Sculpture .

Attend the Festival, spend the weekend in Park City
• During The Day – Artist exhibitions, indoor and outdoor musical performances, children’s activities and “Taste of Art.”
• Festival After Dark – Musical performances by major recording artists, “Taste of Art,” and film screenings.

Kids’ Art

Enjoy a hands-on experience at the 2010 Park City Kimball Arts Festival in the Kids’ Art area located at the Kimball Art Center patio. From printmaking and mixed media collage to tie dye, painting and prizes there are many different activities for all to experience. Let the Kimball Art Center’s Kids’ Art area open your door to creativity! The Kids’ Art area is open Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Taste of Art

The “Taste of Art” program was developed in conjunction with Park City’s incredible restaurants, cafés, and eateries to offer festival attendees a multi-sensory experience through food and beverage throughout the weekend. Local establishments will be participating in various ways, including creative presentations and demonstrations, artful arrangements and sculptures, and pricing specials (e.g. buy one get one free- entrees, appetizers, deserts or drinks).

BMI Music Café @ Downstairs

In partnership with Downstairs on Main Street, attendees can get out of the sun and listen to music from emerging musical talent. The BMI Music Café @ Downstairs (625 Main Street) will be open on Friday 9:00pm to 1:00am, Saturday noon to 7:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 1:00am. Admission is free with a Festival wristband, attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Hours of Operation

Friday, 8/6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.,

Saturday, 8/7, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, 8/ 8, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tickets / Pricing

Donations are encouraged for entrance on Friday evening.
Saturday, $10 adults, kids 12yo and under free, tickets purchased Saturday may be used for entry on Sunday.
Sunday, $10 adults, kids 12yr and under free.
Available at KAC front desk daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

For more information on the festival or other activities in Park City, visit www.parkcityinfo.com.