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Presenters Directory

    The Utah Arts Council's Presenter's Directory includes community-oriented organizations or government entities willing to undertake local responsibility for presenting artists to audiences. Presenters plan, organize, and promote residencies and ensure non-discriminatory public access and good attendance.

    Presenters who wish to be included on this list or update their information may call Anna Boulton at (801) 236-7546 or email aboulton@utah.gov to receive an information form.

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ALPINE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Ann Gray
4084 Alpine Cove Cir
Alpine UT 84004
(801) 763-1137
Discipline presented: Classical music
Performance space: 200-225 seats
Price range paid: $750-$1000
Season: Year round

ALTA COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
Creighton Hart
PO Box 8142
Alta UT  84142
(801) 742-0830
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space:
Price Range Paid:
Season:

ARTS INC. (ARTISTIC RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS)
Ernie Doose
360 S Rio Grande
Salt Lake City UT 84101
(801) 328-3883
Fax: (801) 328-3885
Contact preference: Phone or mail
Disciplines presented: Classical and non-classical music; dance; theater.
Performance space: Schools
Price range paid: Wage scale of the American Federation of Musicians Local # 104
Season: Year round

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BALLET WEST
Richard Lane
50 W 200 South
Salt Lake City UT 84101
(801) 323-6883
Email: rlane@balletwest.org

BICKNELL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
James Anderson
PO Box 318
Bicknell UT 84715
(435) 425-35543
Email: james@waynetheatre.com
Disciplines presented:
Performance space:
Price range paid:
Season:

BLUE MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT
Derryl R. Jack
PO Box 728
265 N 100 West
Monticello UT 84535
(435) 587-2218 wk or (435) 587-2753 hm
Fax: (435) 587-2219
Contact preference: mail
Email: djack@zionsbank.com
Disciplines presented: Music, dance and drama
Performance space: Monticello High School auditorium (600 seats)
Price range paid: $700 to $3,000
Season: Oct-April
Updated: 10/25/05

BOULDER TOWN
Tina Carlson
Boulder Town Council Person
PO Box 1385
Boulder UT 84716
(801) 335-7312
Contact preference: Mail
Email: tina@colorcountry.net
Performance space: Floor space for dancing
Price range paid: $400-$700
Season: 4th of July weekend celebration

BOUNTIFUL/DAVIS ART CENTER
Emma Dougal
745 S Main St
Bountiful UT 84010
(801) 292-0367
Contact preference:
Mail, flyer with type of music info, include fee
Email:
bdac@networld.com
Discipline presented: Music: band
Performance space: Floor space for dancing
Price range paid: $400-$700
Season: 4th of July weekend celebration

BRAITHWAITE FINE ARTS GALLERY
Lydia Johnson
Southern Utah University
351 W Center St
Cedar City UT 84720
(435) 586-5432
Fax: (435) 865-8012
Contact preference: Mail or phone
Email: museums@suu.edu
Disciplines presented: Visual arts. This is a fine arts gallery that generally presents performing artists informally in conjunction with exhibits.
Performance Space: Art gallery — room to stand
Price Range Paid: $100
Season: Year round

BRIGHAM CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Brigham City Summer Concert Series
Monica Holdaway
Executive Director
6 S Main St
Brigham City UT 84302
(435) 723-3931
Contact preference: Send contact/promo packet
Discipline presented: Music: band, chamber, choral, new age, ethnic, jazz, popular, solo/recital
Performance Space: Outdoor plaza-crowd approximately 500- 700, can accommodate up to 2000 seats.
Price Range Paid: $300-$2000
Season: June-Aug

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Paul Duerden
Performing Arts Series
BYU F358 Harris Fine Arts Center
Provo UT 84602
Contact preference: Phone for an appointment
(801) 422-6340
Fax: (801) 422-0027
Email: paul_duerden@byu.edu
Disciplines presented: We represent dance, theater, musical theater, and music.
Performance space: We have three venues that hold 400, 600 and 1400
Price range paid: $5,000-$40,000
Season: Sept-April

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Bob Nelson
Theater Department
D-581 HFAC
(801) 378-3406
Provo UT 84
Discipline presented: Theater: produce and perform plays at BYU-ensemble adult theater
Performance space: We have three venues that hold 400, 600 and 1400
Price range paid:
Season:


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CACHE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Wally Bloss, Executive Director
43 S Main St
Logan UT 84321
(435) 753-6518
Fax: (435) 753-1232
Email: wbloss@centerforthearts.us
Website: www.centerforthearts.us
Contact preference:
Email
Disciplines presented:
All but full orchestra
Performance space: Ellen Eccles Theatre: fully restored historic theatre with 1100 seats. Proscenium opening is 36' wide by 27' high. Stage is 38' from proscenium to back wall, and 44' from apron to back wall.
Season: Sept-May
Updated: 10/25/2005

CANYLONLANDS ARTS COUNCIL
Theresa King
59 S Main St #236
Moab UT 84532
(435) 259-8431
Contact preference: Phone/mail
Fax: (435) 259-8431
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz; Theater: drama/comedy, puppet, young audiences; Music: band, chamber, ethnic, jazz, popular, orchestral.
Performance space: Star Hall: 350, High School: 650
Price range paid: $100-$2000
Season: Oct-Mar

CANYON COUNTRY WESTERN ARTS FESTIVAL
Marlo Jensen
2114 N Wedgewood Ln
Cedar City UT 84720
(435) 586-5124
Contact preference: Phone/mail
Disciplines presented: Cowboy poetry, western music, western art and working displays.
Performance space: Sharwan Smith Center, capacity 300-765.
Price range paid: $500-1500
Season: 2 day festival in spring

CASINO STAR THEATRE FOUNDATION
Diana Maror Spencer
PO Box 459
78 S Main
Gunnison UT 84634
Email: docdms@gtelco.net
Disciplines presented: This will be our first season. Disciplines represented will be storytelling, classical, and non classical music.
Performance space: 20' x 30', wood floors, narrow wing space.
Price range paid: $0-$1000
Updated: 5/05

CEDAR CITY MUSIC ARTS
Cynthia J Line (Cindy)
337 S Kimberley Ct
Cedar City UT 84721 or
P O Box 3371
(435) 865-7325
Contact preference:
Disciplines presented: Dance, music
Performance space: Heritage Theatre
Price range paid: $500-$5,000
Season:

CELEBRITY CONCERT SERIES
(also see, TANNER AMPHITHEATER SUMMER CONCERTS &
SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE)
Gail Bunker
225 S 700 East
St George UT 84770
(435) 652-7994
Fax: (435) 656-4080
(435) 586-6605
Email: gbunker@dixie.edu
Website: www.dixie.edu/concerts
Disciplines presented: Multi disciplines: Symphonic, chamber, band, dance, ethnic, opera
Performance space: 1200-seat-Cox Performing Arts Center
Price range paid: Contact for pricing
Season: Celebrity Concert Series: Oct-Apr

CELTIC STEW INC.
George Schoemaker
PO Box 521746
Salt Lake City UT 84152-1746
(801) 918-1258
Contact preference:
Email:
celticstew@comcast.net
Website: www.celticstew.org
Disciplines presented: Celtic music of all kinds
Performance space: Small and large stages (duo to groups) 200-500 seats
Price range paid: $100-$600
Season: Early spring, Mar or April
Updated: 6/2005

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LOGAN
Marilyn Wagner
PO Box 3620
Logan UT 84323-3620
Email: wagner@cc.usu.edu 
Discipline presented: Chamber music
Performance space: 400 seat recital hall
Price range paid: $3,000-$10,000
Season: Sept-May
Active current season
4/1/2005

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY
Linda B Schweikarot (President)
123 N St
Salt Lake City UT 84103
(801) 363-8625
Contact preference: Through agent by fax or phone
Discipline presented: Chamber music (classical ensembles)
Performance space: Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Price range paid: $1,000-$15,000
Season: September-May
Updated: 6/05

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF UTAH
Leah Zumbrennan
840 N 300 West
Salt Lake City UT 84103
(801) 328-3383
Fax: (801) 382-3384
Contact preference: Phone or send brochures. Must have experience with small children.
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz, modern, theater: mime, puppet, young audiences; Musical theater; literary; Music: chamber, choral, ethnic, solo/recital; interdisciplinary
Performance space: 5060 seat theater
Price range paid: $25 to $50 for 1 hour workshop
Season: Year round

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CONSORTIUM
Jeffrey Price
3147 S Dorie St
Salt Lake City UT  84106
Contact preference: Mail
Disciplines presented: Contemporary music: soloists or small ensembles
Performance space: Jewett Gallery or Nunemaker Hall at Westminster College in SLC.
Price range paid: $100-$1500
Season: Nov-May

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DAVIS ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL
Charlene Nelson
445 N Wasatch Dr
Layton UT 84041
Fax: (801) 546-8575
Contact preference: Email
Email: charlene@davisartscouncil.com
Website: www.davisarts.org
Disciplines presented: Concerts, theatre, visual arts and some dance
Performance space: Kenley Amphitheater (2000 seats); Davis Conference Center; (1000 seats)
Price range paid: $100 and up
Season: June-Aug and Feb

CELEBRITY CONCERT SERIES
Gail Bunker
225 S 700 East
St George UT 84770
(435) 652-7994
Fax: (435) 628-1619
Email: gbunker@dixie.edu
Website: www.dixie.edu/tanner
Contact preference: Mail
Disciplines presented: Dance: ballet, ethnic/jazz, modern; theater: drama/comedy; opera; musical theater; music: band, chamber, choral, new age, ethnic, jazz, solo, orchestral
Performance space: Dixie Center:1200 seats; Dunford Auditorium: 200 seats
Price range paid: up to $15,000
Season: Oct-April

THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE
Robert Farrington Jr
No 9 Exchange Pl, Ste 701
Salt Lake City UT 84111
Contact: By mail with application
(801) 359-5118
Fax: (801) 359-5136
Website: www.downtownslc.org
Disciplines presented: All disciplines
Performance space: Varies
Price range paid: $100-$5,000
Season: Special events year round Highlight: New Year's Eve, First Night

DRAPER ARTS COUNCIL
Leslie Johnson, President
1020 E Pioneer Rd
Draper UT 84020
(801) 501-7508
Web:
Disciplines Presented: Musical theatre, youth program
Performance Space: 
Price Range Paid: Directors are paid a stipend.
Season: 5 productions per year. July 1-June 30.
Updated: 6/05

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE
Brenda Ahlemann
12366 S 900 East
PO Box 1191
Draper UT 84020
(801) 572-4611
Web: www.drapertheatre.org
Disciplines presented: Theater, symphony guest artists/ soloists, choral tours
Performance space: Live theatre. Intimate, 180-seat theatre in the heart of Draper. Concessions available. All acting positions are volunteer, small stipend for directors. For current season information see website.
Price Range Paid: Varies
Season: Year round
Updated: 5/05

GEORGE S. & DOLORES DORÉ ECCLES CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS
Teri Orr
PO Box 1297
Park City UT 84060
Contact preference: Mail or phone
(435) 655-3114
Disciplines presented: All disciplines
Price range paid: Larger price range
Season: Year round

 


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EGYPTIAN THEATER

PO Box 3119
328 Main St
Park City UT 84060
(435) 649-0446
Fax: (435) 649-0671
Website: www.themarkstudio.com
Disciplines presented: A black box theater serving as both an educational facility and professional venue for the local film, stage, writing and voice industries, including comedy, variety, and children's entertainment.
Performance space: A small stage, 266 seat theatre, some cabaret tables
Price range paid: up to $10,000 for 2 performances
Season: Sept 1-Aug 31
Updated: 5/05

EMERY COUNTY FAIR
Kathy Justice
PO Box 1160
Huntington UT 84528
(435) 687-2403
Disciplines Presented: All disciplines
Performance space: Full size tent area-1000 seats
Price Range Paid: $500-$700
Season: Event dates July-Aug

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FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Contact:
Jo Ann Poulsen
7700 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-770
Contact Preference: Phone
(435) 797-1143
Fax: (435) 797-1143
Disciplines Presented: Pioneer, Native American, and Spanish traditional craftsmen, demonstrators, and performers.
Price Range Paid: Negotiable depending on arts form and participation dates.
Season: Major event is eight days in July and August, other events scheduled year-round.


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GALLIVAN UTAH CENTER
Shawn McDonough
Special Events Administrator
239 S Main
Salt Lake City UT 84111
(801) 535-6245
Contact Preference: Phone or mail
Email: www.gallivanevents.com
Disciplines Presented: Music: Band, Chamber, Choral, New Age, Ethnic, Jazz, Popular, Solo/Recital, Orchestral
Performance Space: Outdoor amphitheater and other less formal outdoor areas
Price Range Paid: $40 for matinee, $100-$1,500 for evening
Season: June-Oct

GARDNER HALL CONCERT SERIES
Rebecca Durham, Director
David P. Gardner Hall
1375 E Presidents Cir
Salt Lake City UT 84112-0030
(801) 587-9483
Fax: (801) 581-5683
Email: B.Durham@m.cc.utah.edu
Disciplines presented: Classical, jazz, world music
Performance space: 680 seats - Gardner Concert Hall;
350 seats - Chamber Music Room
Price range: $500 and up
Season: Sept 1-April 30

GARDNER VILLAGE
Marcia Banks
1100 W 7800 S
West Jordan UT 84088
Contact Preference: Phone or email
(801) 566-8903
Fax: (801) 566-5390
marcia@gardnervillage.com
Disciplines presented: Theater: mime, puppet; Music: band, new age, jazz, solo/recital, blue grass; Magicians, balloon artists
Performance space: Outdoor. Music generally presented during special events
Price range paid: Not much artists can sell CDs.
Season: Year round

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HALE CENTRE THEATRE
Tammy Morgan
3333 S Decker Lake Dr
West Valley City UT 84108
(801) 984-9000 Direct: (801) 415-2306
Email: tammym@halecentre.com
Website:
www.halecentretheatre.org
Description: Live theater: musicals and comedies
Preferred space: $8 million theatre in the round. Also, 208 seat Black Box Theatre
Category: Musical theatre/comedies
Season: Year-round
Updated: 10/05

HUNTINGTON HERITAGE DAYS
Kathy Justice
PO Box F
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2403
Contact preference: Phone
Disciplines presented: Music: band
Price Range Paid: $2,500
Season: July 4th


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INTERMOUNTAIN ACOUSTIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION (IAMA)
Tony Polychronis
PO Box 2187
Salt Lake City UT 84110-2187
(801) 339-7664
Contact Preference: Email
Email: iama@xmission.com
Website: www.iamaweb.org
Disciplines presented: Acoustic music, jazz, folk, and bluegrass; Celtic-British Isles, acoustic blues, classical guitar
Performance space: 125-1900 for concerts, 3505000 for festivals
Price range paid: $100-$10,000
Season: Sept-May concerts and June-Aug festivals

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JUAB FINE ARTS COUNCIL
Tana Esplin
PO Box 400
Nephi UT 84648
(435) 623-5000 or (435) 623-5988
Contact preference: Mail
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space:
Price range paid:
Season:

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KANAB VARIETY ARTS COUNCIL
Marsha Cooper
37 E 200 North
Kanab UT 84741
(435) 644-5013
Contact preference: Mail or phone
Disciplines presented: Folk dance; theater for young audiences; musical theater; visual arts; Music: band, choral, solo/recital orchestral
Performance space: Live theatre stage seating 180. Kanab City Park, Main Street Gazebo, Kanab Middle School
Price range paid: $500-$2000
Season: Jan, Feb & Mar
Updated: 5/05

KIGALIA FINE ARTS COUNCIL
Diane Carroll
PO Box 113
Blanding UT 84511
(435) 678-2760
Contact preference:
Mail
Email: dcarroll@sisna.com
Fax:
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space: High school auditorium stage (400+ seats)
Price range paid: $500-$1000
Season: Sept-April

KIMBALL ART CENTER
Jessica Hunt, Director of Development & Marketing
638 Park Avenue
PO Box 1478
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-8882 ext: 112
Fax: (435) 649-8889
Email: development@kimball-art.org

KINGSBURY HALL
John Caywood
1395 E Presidents Cir Rm 190
University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT 84112-0040
Fax: (801) 581-8452
Contact preference: Email
Email: John.caywood@kingsbury.utah.edu
Website: www.kingsburyhall.org
Disciplines presented: Dance, music, theatre, lectures, conferences
Performance space:  Proscenium - 45' wide x 50' deep -  1977 Seat
Price range paid: Up to $40,000
Season: Year round
Updated: 3/05

 


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MADELEINE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
Ann Collopy or Drew W. Browning
331 E South Temple St
Salt Lake City UT 84111
(801) 328-8941
Contact preference: Email
Email: madeleinefestival@saltlakecathedral.org
Website: www.saltlakecathedral.org/arts.php
Disciplines presented: Music, dance, humanities lectures and visual arts
Performance space: 1909 Cathedral of the Madeline
Price range: Negotiable
Season: Sunday evenings typically in April and May
Updated: 10/05

THE MARK STUDIO
Tami Whisker
3188 S 400 E
Salt Lake City UT 84115
(801) 484-5662
Email: info@themarkstudio.com
Website: www.themarkstudio.com
Disciplines presented: A black box theater serving as both an educational facility and professional venue for the local film, stage, writing and voice industries
Performance space:
Price range paid: varies
Season: Year round

MIDVALE ARTS COUNCIL
Suzanne Walker
116 W Alta View Dr
Midvale UT 84047
(801) 567-0087
Contact preference: Email or mail
Email: producer-suzanne@msn.com
Disciplines presented: Theater, music, dance
Performance space: Performing Arts Center - 115 seat auditorium thrust stage, outdoor stage in Park - unlimited seating large stage.
Price range paid: Up to $2000
Season: Year round
Updated: 6/05

MOAB ARTS FESTIVAL
Rex Holman
59 S Main #3
Moab UT 84532
(435) 259-8431
Fax: (435) 259-2418
Contact preference: Mail/fax
Disciplines Presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz, modern; theater: mime, puppet, young audiences; musical theater; visual; literary; music: band, jazz, popular, orchestral
Performance Space: City Park
Price Range Paid: $300-$1500
Season: Memorial Day Weekend

MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL
Theresa King
59 S Main St #3
Moab UT 84532
Contact preference: mail
(435) 259-7003
Disciplines Presented: Music
Performance Space: Star Hall: 250 seat historic building; outdoor venues (110-600 seating capacity)
Price Range Paid:
Season: Varies, usually 3 weeks in September
Updated: 4/05

MOAB COMMUNITY THEATRE
Michaelene Pendleton
PO Box 44
Moab UT 84532
(435) 259-8695
Disciplines presented: Stage plays and radio theatre from dramatic works to melodramas
Performance space: Small (300-400) house
Season: Year round

MURRAY ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
Mary Ann Kirk
5025 S State
Murray UT 84107
(801) 264-2638
Fax: (801) 264-2507
Contact preference: Mail bio and demo tape, indicate willingness to negotiate fee.
Email: mkirk@murray.utah.gov
Disciplines presented: All types of of performing arts including: Music and Dance: classical, jazz, ethnic and modern and Theater: musical and non-musical, storytelling, mime, puppetry and juggling
Performance space: Murray Outdoor Amphitheater (800 seats), Murray Park Gazebo (300 plus), Murray High (1000 seats), Hillcrest Jr. (750 seats), Murray Plaza (300)
Price range paid: $75 per individual artist and up; group (based on a group of four) $300 and up, Large high profile groups $1000 to 5000.
Season: Summer Arts in the Park as well as a limited winter series
Updated: 11/05

MUSEUM OF ART AT BYU
Cheryll May
382 MOA
Provo UT 84602
(801) 378-8201
Fax: (801) 378-8222
Contact preference: Directly
Disciplines presented: All, poetry, musical, vocal, dance, storytelling, artist in action (visual) etc., Performance space: auditorium and gallery space
Price range paid: $100-$600
Season: Usually open Sept-May

 

 

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NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Stuart Craig
173 E Broadway
Salt Lake City UT 84111
(801) 328-8827
Fax: (801) 994-0221
Contact preference: Mail
Disciplines presented: Music: chamber
Performance space: 230-350 seats
Price range paid: $75-$200
Season: Nov-April

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OGDEN CITY ARTS, CULTURE & EVENTS
Carolyn Bachman
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden UT 84401
Contact preference: Phone to receive application
(801) 629-8247
Fax: (801) 627-8375
Disciplines presented: All disciplines but opera and musical theater
Performance space: Amphitheater, seats 1000
Price range paid: $100 to $500
Season: Year round

OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOC.
Sharon Macfarlane
638 26th St
Ogden UT 84401
(801) 399-9214
Fax: (801) 612-0757
sharon@symphonyballet.org
Disciplines presented: Music, ballet, and dance
Performance space: Ogden Symphony Ballet performs at the Browning Center at Weber State and the Egyptian Theater in Ogden. The Browning Center is a theater complex: Austad Auditorium seats 1700 seats, theater in the round 350 seats. The Egyptian Theater 750 seats
Price range paid: We primarily book Utah Symphony and Ballet West for season from September to May
Season: Sept-May
Updated: 4/05

OREM PUBLIC LIBRARY AND TIMPANOGOS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Janet Low
58 N State ST
Orem UT 84057
Contact preference: Email
jlow@orem.org
(801) 229-7132
Fax: (801) 229-7130
Disciplines presented: Storytelling, music, puppetry, authors, illustrators.
Performance space: Library: indoor rooms for audiences 45-150 seats
Season: Library-year round, Festival - August
Updated: 6/05

 

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PARK CITY JAZZ FOUNDATION
Contact:
Kris Seversen, Director
PO Box 680720
Park City UT 84068-0720
(435) 940-1362
Kris@parkcityjazz.com
www.parkcityjazz.com
Fax: (435) 940-1464
Disciplines presented: The Park City Jazz Festival
Performance space: Deer Valley, 2,000-8,000 seats
Price range paid: $500-$20,000
Season: 3 day festival in August, year-round education program

PARK CITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
Teri Orr, Festival Director
PO Box 1297
Park City UT 84060
Contact preference: Phone or email
(435) 655-8252
Website: Torr@ecclescenter.org
Fax: (435) 940-9676
Disciplines presented: Multidisciplinary
Performance space: The Main Auditorium (seats 1269) and American Express Blue Box Theatres (seats 180) are available for rental. Both are part of The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts
Price range paid: Contingent upon client's needs.
Season: Year round
6/05

PEERY'S EGYPTIAN THEATRE
H. Chris Sorensen
2415 Washington Blvd
Ogden UT 84401
Contact preference: Email or phone
(801) 395-3222
Fax: (801) 395-3201
Email: hcsorensen@weber.edu
Website: www.oecenter.com
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz, modern; Theater: drama/comedy, mime, puppet, young audiences; Musical Theater
Performance space: 40' x 36' legitimate stage with 35 fly lines, four overstage electrics, one FOH beam, 32 channel sound board. 855 seats for film, 800 for live events in main theater, 80 seats in the outdoor amphitheater
Price range paid: $3,000-$35,000
Season: January to December
Updated: 5/05

PROVO ARTS COUNCIL
Kathryn S. Allen
PO Box 1849
Provo UT 84603
Contact preference: Phone or mail
Phone: (801) 852-6646
Fax: (801) 852-6648
Email: kallen@provo.utah.gov
Website:
provo.org
Disciplines presented: Dance, theater, visual arts, children's celebration of the arts and music
Performance space: Currently building new center for the arts to open Christmas, 2006; Presently at the Historic Provo Tabernacle (1500 seats)
Price range paid: $0-$5,000
Season: Year around
Updated: 10/05

 

 

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RED BUTTE GARDEN AND ARBORETUM
Tonya Egan
Community Programs Manager
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City UT 84108
(801) 585-5656
Fax: (801) 585-6491
Email: tegan@redbutee.utah.edu
Website: www.redbuttegarden.org
Disciplines presented: Red Butte Garden features spectacular floral gardens, a playful Children's Garden, and an Orangerie with exotic and fragrant floral which is available for special parties and business retreat rental. Red Butte Garden is open year round and offers educational, cultural and recreational activities including festivals, kids programs, nature outings, outdoor exhibits, tours, and an award-winning Outdoor Concert Series. Disciplines presented include music, dance, theater, and family entertainment.
Performance space: Red Butte has both an indoor and outdoor space. Outdoor concert capacity is 2500 and the series runs June through September. For more information call (801) 581-4747 or visit our website
Price range paid: Varies
Updated: 5/05

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SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
Brown Bag Concert Series
Casey Jarman
54 Finch Ln
Salt Lake City UT 84102
(801) 596-5000
Fax: 801-530-0547
Contact preference: Mail
Email: casey.jarman@ci.slc.ut.us
Website: www.slcgov.com
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz; music: chamber, ethnic, jazz, popular
Performance space: Outdoor various sizes
Price range paid: $50-$4,000
Season: June 1-Aug 30

SALT LAKE CITY LIBRARY
Ginny McOmber
210 E  400 S
SLC, UT 84111
(801) 524-8200
Email: gmcomber@mail.slcpl.lib.ut.us
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space: Library auditorium (320 seats)
Price range paid: Varies
Season: All year

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jennifer Best
SLCCSA Fine Arts & Lectures Series
PO Box 30808
Salt Lake City UT 84130
(801) 957-4015
Contact preference: First send a demo tape and press kit, then call and ask if we received them and opinion.
Disciplines presented: Represent dance, visual arts, and ethnic, jazz and orchestral music. Performance space: Redwood Campus, seats anywhere from 50, 100, 300, 800, 1300, 6000
Price range paid: $500-$5,000
Season: Year round

SALT LAKE ETHNIC ARTS COUNCIL
Lloyd Miller
PO Box 526362
Salt Lake City UT 84152
(801) 487-9208
Contact preference: Call
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz, Music: ethnic/jazz and classical
Performance space: U of U Union deli, patio, ballroom. We provide high quality ethnic performances and technical assistance.
Price range paid: $100-$500
Season: Year round

SANDY CITY COMMUNITY EVENTS/AMPHITHEATER
Mearle Marsh
Sandy City Corporation
10000 Centennial Pkwy
Sandy UT 84070
(801) 568-6057
Email: mmarsh@sandy.utah.gov
Website: www.sandy.utah.gov
Disciplines presented: All
Performing space: Located on the northwest corner of 9400 South and 1300 East. Accommodates an audience of nearly 2,500 in fixed and lawn seating
Price range paid:
Season:
June-September
Updated: 10/05

SCERA
Dana Robinson
745 S State ST
Orem UT 84058
(801) 225-6966
Fax: (801) 225-6066
Contact preference: Phone
Email: dana@scera.org
Website: http://www.scera.org
Disciplines presented: Vocal, instrumental, musical theatre, drama, dance, comedy, and visual arts.
Performance space: We have two venues for live productions. The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre seats over 4,000. ShowHouse II in the SCERA Performing Arts Center seats 470.
Price range paid: Negotiable
Season: Arts and entertainment year round; Shell Season (outdoor) from May to September; Encore Season (indoor) from October to April. (4/2004)

SEVIER COUNTY SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Kevin Arrington
250 N Main St
Richfield UT 84701
(435) 893-0457
Contact preference: Phone or promotional packet
Disciplines presented: Will consider all options
Performance space: 600 seats inside, or outdoor festival
Price range paid: $1,000 or less
Season: Year Round

SNOW COLLEGE
Toni Bosch
Snow College Dance Dept
Ephraim UT 84627
(435) 283-7419
Fax: (435) 283-6879
Contact preference: Mail
Email: toni.bosch@snow.edu
Disciplines presented: Dance: ballet, ethnic/jazz, modern
Performance space: 489 seats
Price range paid: Not above $2000
Season: Sept-May

SNOW COLLEGE
Steve Peterson
Convocations Series
Snow College English Department
Ephraim UT 84627
(435) 283-7410
Fax: (435) 528-7966
Contact preference: Email
Email: Diana.Spencer@snow.edu
Website: www.snow.edu
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space: 800 seat theater
Price range paid: $500 to $1000
Season: School year - Sept. 1 - May 1
Updated: 10/05

SNOW COLLEGE
Becky Hermansen
Director of Student Activities
150 E College AVE
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7120
Fax: (435) 283-7119
Email: beckie.hermansen@snow.edu
Disciplines presented:
Price range paid: $500-$1,000
Season:

SNOWBIRD SKI & SUMMER RESORT
Katie Fulghum
PO Box 929000
Snowbird UT 84092
(801) 933-2110
Fax: (801) 933-2264
Contact preference: Send demo tapes, fee schedule
Email: ese@snowbird.com
Disciplines presented: All types of music
Performance space: Outdoors, under tent, with risers for stage.
seating 25 to 2500
Price range paid: $500-$1000
Season: Summer
Updated: 3/05

SOUTH JORDAN ARTS COUNCIL
Kevin Romph
2256 W Hobbs Dr
South Jordan UT 84095
(801) 254-2721
Contact preference: Mail brochure/background info.
Disciplines presented: Dance: ethnic/jazz; Musical Theater; Visual Arts; Music: band, choral, popular, orchestral
Performance space: 750 seats and 1500 seats
Price range paid: $750-$2200
Season: Year round

SOUTH OGDEN CITY SPECIAL EVENTS
Christy Love
3950 S Adams Ave
S Ogden UT 84403
(801) 622-2705
Contact preference: Phone or email
Email: clove@southogdencity.com
Disciplines presented: All
Performance Space: Stage 24' x 30'
Price range paid: Varies
Season: June 19 - 24

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE
see CELEBRITY CONCERT SERIES

SPRINGVILLE ARTS COMMISSION
Teddy Anderson
50 S Main
Springville UT 84663
(801) 489-2700
Fax: (801) 489-2709
Contact preference: Letter, fax, phone
Email: springville@sisna.com
Disciplines presented: Multidisciplinary
Performance space: 75 to 100 at museum and 5000 at Artspark
Price range paid: $200 to $30,000
Season: Chamber is year round; Arts Park is June 1-Aug. 31

ST. GEORGE ARTS COMMISSION
Gary Sanders
86 S Main St.
George UT 84770
(435) 634-5942
Fax: (435) 634-5946
Contact preference: Mail with press packet
Email: artadmn@infowest.com
Disciplines presented: All disciplines presented.
Performance space: Opera House, 200; Outdoor parks, unlimited.
Price range paid: $500
Season: Year round

STAGERIGHT THEATER COMPANY
Raelynn Potts
4407 Roxborough Pk
West Valley City UT 84119
(801) 485-8038
Contact preference: Call or Email
Email: rpotts@cs.utah.edu
Disciplines presented: Acting, directing, some music
Performance space: Stage
Price range paid: Open
Season: Sept-August

SUMMERFEST ART FAIRE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Kelli Excell
Summerfest
1400 N 500 East
Logan UT 84341
(435) 716-5415
Fax: (435) 716-5409
Contact preference: Send Bio and a CD or video to above address to the attention of the Entertainment Selection Committee.
Email: lolhlava@ihc.com
Disciplines presented: Present dance, theater, musical theater, visual arts and other types of music.
Performance space: Outdoor summer festival, amphitheater. Average attendance is 27,000. Stage size is 30 x 40.
Price range paid: $50-$3,500
Season: Annual summer festival held Fathers Day weekend

 

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TANNER AMPHITHEATER SUMMER SERIES
see CELEBRITY CONCERT SERIES
Gail Bunker
225 S 700 East
St. George UT 84770
(435) 652-7994
Fax:
(435) 628-1619
Contact Preference:
Mail
Disciplines presented:
Music: band, chamber, choral, new age, ethnic, jazz, popular, orchestral. Performance space: 2000 seats
Price range paid:
Up to $5,000
Season:
May-Sept

TAYLORSVILLE ARTS COUNCIL
Helene Smith
1555 W 4800 South
Taylorsville UT 84123
(801) 262-4705
Contact preference: Mail or phone
Disciplines presented: Modern dance;Theatrical drama & comedy; Musical theater; Literary Arts; Music: choral, popular, orchestral
Performance space: SLCC Auditorium, Bennion Jr. High, Taylorsville High School Music Room
Price range paid: Varies or free
Season: July 1-June 30

TIMPANOGAS INTIMATE CONCERT SERIES
Boyd Peterson
1442 E 800 South
Provo UT 84606
(435) 375-4072
Email: bpetersn@burgoyne.com
Disciplines presented: Bluegrass, Folk music, Celtic, Singer/Songwriter
Performance space: Private homes in Orem, Provo and Alpine
Price range paid: Gate is $6 a person, artist keeps proceeds
Season: Year round

TIMPANOGAS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Janet Low
58 N State St
Orem UT 84057
(435) 229-7132
Fax: (435) 229-7130
Contact Preference: Send press kit/photo and Email
Email: ejlow@ci.orem.ut.us
Discipline presented:
Storytelling
Performance space: Mostly outdoor spaces under tents and a large amphitheater.
Price range paid:
$150-$2,000, depending on the scope of the performance
Season:
Last weekend in August

TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Kevin Smith, C.O.O
1100 Tuacahn Dr
Ivins UT 84738
Office (435) 652-3307
Reception (435) 652-3202
Fax: (435) 652-3227
Email: information@tuacahn.org
Type of Venue: Three musicals on the outdoor stage, one musical in the indoor stage (Educatiional Outreach Program), Spring and Fall music concerts prior to play season. Also houses a public charter school "Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts."
Disciplines presented: Musical Theatre, Childrens Theatre, Dance, Vocal training, movement, auditioning, all things theatrical. Summer Theatre Institute includes 30-40 student performers in a high school summer camp atmosphere.
Visual Arts: Traveling art shows highlighting Utah artists and Western art, gift shop.
Performance space: 150 seat black box theatre; 330 seat Indoor Hafen Theatre; 1960 seat Outdoor Amphitheatre.
Season: Theatrical season runs primarily from May to November, High School open from August to July, Presenters available year-round.

TUACAHN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Tuacahn Summer Theatre Institute
Jan Shelton Hunsaker, Artistic Director
Office: (435) 652-3324
Reception
(435) 652-3201
Fax: (435) 653-3306
Type of Venue: General Education for Utah State High School Diploma. In addition, students must graduate from one of the five Performing Arts Academies (electives) alongside their regular graduation requirements. They are Dance, Music (either vocal or instrumental), Acting, Technical Theatre and Musical Theatre.
Disciplines Presented: All performing arts teachers are also professionals in their fields; Theatre, Dance, Music. Emphasis in Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Movement for the Stage, Childrens Theatre, music and dance, etc.
Performance Space: All Tuacahn spaces available to the students.
Season: School year. Two musicals and two straight plays from August to June.

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UINTAH ARTS COUNCIL
Ron Litton
PO Box 1417
Vernal UT 84078
(888) 240-2080
(435) 781-1304
Contact preference: By phone or mail
Email:
ron@myartscouncil.org
Disciplines presented: Dance: ballet, modern; Theater: drama/comedy; Music: ethnic, popular, solo/recital
Performance space: 1000 seat Vernal Middle School
Price range paid: $600-$2500
Season: Early fall to spring

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (ASUU PRESENTER'S OFFICE)
Amanda Johnston, Program Advisor
ASUU Presenter's Office
200 S Central Campus DR Rm 234
Salt Lake City UT 84112-9110
(801) 585-9010
Fax: (801) 581-7872
Contact preference: Mail
Email: Ajohnston@ASUU.utah.edu
Disciplines presented: Speakers, performing arts, concerts
Performance space:
Price range paid: $0-$40,000; varies depending on artist
Season: Sept-May
Updated: 5/05

UTAH ARTS FESTIVAL
Robyn Nelson
331 W Pierpont Ave
Salt Lake City UT 84103
(801) 322-2428
Fax: (801) 363-8681
Contact preference: Email
Email: Robyn@uaf.org
Website: www.uaf.org
Disciplines presented: Music, dance, film, spoken word and street theater
Performance space: Outdoor venues at Library Square - temporary stages
Season: Four days, usually the 3rd weekend in June
2006 June 22-25, 30th Anniversary
Updated: 10/05

UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER
Susan Klinker and Michael Christensen
1355 W 3100 South
West Valley City UT 84119
Susan: (801) 965-5101; Michael: (801) 965-5108
Fax: (801) 965-5111
Contact preference: Email
Email: Susan: sklinker@wvc-ut.gov ; Michael: mchristensen@wvc-ut.gov
Disciplines presented: Multidisciplinary
Performance space: The UCCC Great Hall can accommodate 1,000 patrons theatre-style, and 500-600 banquet-style. Outdoor: The UCCC outdoor amphitheater holds up to 1,200 with both chair and lawn seating while the festival grounds can accommodate 6,000 festival-goers.
Season: year round
3/05

UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS
Heather Davis
50 S 600 East #150
Salt Lake City UT 84102
(801) 328-1601
Fax: (801) 531-1872
Contact preference: Mail & demo tapes
Email: hdavis@ulct.org
Disciplines presented: Theater: dinner theater; Musical Theater; music: band, chamber, choral, new age, ethnic, jazz, popular, solo/recital, orchestral
Performance space: 900 seats
Season: Feb-Sept

UTAH PUBLIC RADIO
Nora Zambreno
Utah State University
8505 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-8505
(801) 826-1495 or (435) 797-3138
Fax: (435) 797-3150
Contact preference: Mail & demo tapes
Email:
Disciplines presented: Varied - from classical to folk music or literary readings
Performance space: On location; special events away from the station
Price range paid: Negotiable
Season: Varied
Updated: 3/05

UTAH SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION
Dodd Greer
302 W Pommel
Provo UT 84651
(435) 634-5500
Email:
Disciplines presented:
Multidiscipline, folk arts
Performance space: Park, unlimited
Price range paid: Varies
Season: Annual festival event in summer

UTAH STATE PARKS
Karen Krieger, Parks and Recreation
1594 W North Temple Ste 116
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7367
Fax: (801) 538-7378
Contact preference: Mail
Disciplines presented: Storytelling
Performance space: Varies widely
Price range paid: $400
Season: Mar-Nov

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
Colin Johnson (on sabbatical till May 06) or Dennis Hassan, Acting Dept Head
Taggart Student Center #326 Utah State University
Logan UT 84322-0105
(435) 797-1732 Fax: (435) 753-4976
Contact preference: Phone
Email: randyj@admissions.usu.edu
Disciplines presented: Dance: ballet, ethnic/jazz, modern;opera; musical theater; music: chamber, choral, New Age, jazz, orchestral
Performance space: 2200 seats
Price range paid: $7,000 to $20,000
Season: Oct 1-May 15

UTAH STATE FAIR
Jamie Tate
Special Events Director
155 N 1000 West
Salt Lake City UT 84116
(801) 538-8454
Fax: (801) 538-8455
Contact preference: Email
Email: Jamiet@fiber.net
Website: www.utahstatefair.com
Disciplines presented:
Performance space: State Fairpark has several indoor and outdoor venues. Call for information and availability.
Price range paid: Varies
Season: State Fair runs Sept 7-17, 2006
10/05

UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
Phil Clegg
800 W University Pkwy
Orem UT 84058
(801) 222-8620
Fax: (801) 222-8620
Contact preference: Mail or phone
Email: cleggph@uvsc.edu
Disciplines presented: Theater: drama/comedy; Visual; Literary Arts; Music: band, popular
Performance Space: Theater (400), Activity Center (1500), Ballroom (450), Events Center (5,000)
Price range paid: $500-$1500
Season: Sept-April

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WASSERMANN PIANO FESTIVAL
Dennis Hirst
USU Music Dept. 4015 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322
(435) 797-3018
Fax: (435) 797-1862
Contact preference: They contact artists.
Email: ycpiano@hass.usu.edu
Disciplines presented: Solo piano recital, master classes, lectures
Performance space: Kent Concert Hall
Price range paid: $5,000 to $10,000
Season: Spring

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Diane Neri Stern, Director Office of Cultural Affairs
1909 University Cir
Ogden UT 84408-1909
(801) 626-6570
Fax: (801) 626-7422
Contact preference: Letter/fax
Email: dstern@weber.edu
Disciplines presented: Dance, theater: drama/comedy, music: chamber, choral, jazz
Performance space: Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 2 theatres - Allred Theatre, 330 seats. Austad Auditorium, 1752 seats
Price range paid: $2500 to $25,000.
Season: August through April
5/05

WEST MILLARD CULTURAL COUNCIL
Ron Draper
PO Box 28
Delta UT 84624
(435) 864-5591 or (435) 864-4716
Fax: (435) 864-4186
Contact preference: Letters
Email: ron.draper@m.millard.K12.ut.us
Disciplines presented: All
Performance space: Delta high school auditorium seats 450, Delta high Palladium seats 8502,000.
Price range paid: $400-$1,200
Season: Winter-Spring

WESTERN LEGENDS ROUNDUP INC.
Robert D. Houston
116 W Kanab Creek Dr
Kanab UT 84741
(435) 644-5484
Fax:
Email:
rhouston@xpressweb.com
Disciplines presented: Western, folk, multidiscipline
Performance space: 650 seats
Price range paid: Up to $3000
Season: Annual festival in summer

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ZION CANYON ARTS & HUMANITIES (Z-Arts)
Joan Fisher, Performing Arts Director
PO Box 115
Springdale UT 84767
(435) 772-5666
Contact preference: Mail or email
Disciplines presented: Dance-Modern, Jazz, Ethnic; Literary arts; Music- blues, chamber, ethnic, and jazz; Performance arts - theatre, avant-garde.
Performance space: (A) 4060 seats, outdoors, (B) 4060 seats, indoors; (C) 1,000 seats outdoors (D) 200 seats indoors
Price range paid: $500-$1,500
Season: Fall-summer

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