*Note: As of 2006, all applicants for Utah Arts Council grants and fellowships must register for a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. This number is free and can be used as an important advocacy tool for the arts. You may apply online as an Organization or an Individual. Call (801) 236-7555 if you have any questions.

Artist Grants*
Artist Grants are funded by interest drawn from the Individual Artist Endowment, made possible by a National Endowment for the Arts Challenge Grant. Grants are for Emerging and Established artists in all disciplines. For more information, contact Katie Woslager, Individual Artist Services Coordinator, at (801) 236-7549, or kwoslager@utah.gov

Design Arts Competition & Exhibition
The Utah Arts Council Design Arts Program proudly continues the annual salute and celebration of Utah’s designers with the annual exhibition DesignArts Utah.

Folk, Traditional, and Ethnic Arts Grants
Teaching grants are available for artists who create or teach folk, tradional, and ethnic arts. Funding opportunities are available for individual projects, community programs, and educational opportunities. Project grants are available to qualified artists and arts organizations. Ethnic dancers, musicians, singers, crafts workers or ethnic community organizers who need assistance in planning and funding ethnic arts projects and activities can apply for matching funds through this grant category.

Public Art Commissions
Utah's Public Art Program helps bring the arts to all of the citizens of the state through the commission and installation of site-specific art for State public buildings. Here are some opportunities.

Visual Arts Fellowships*
Fellowships are available for individual artists practicing crafts, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, artist's bookmaking, and working in new genres, conceptual arts and video. Fellowship grants do not require matching funds.

Other Funded Artist Opportunities through the UAC:

Arts Education Roster
Artists in all disciplines may apply to be on the Arts Education Roster. Funding is not guaranteed, as it is dependent on hosting organizations and schools.

Utah Performing Arts Tour
The Utah Peforming Arts Tour is currently undergoing an assessment and subsequent changes. A new and exciting program will soon be announced and published. Auditions will not be held for the 2008-2009 Tour year.