Salt Lake Community College welcomes you to the submissions website for President’s Art Show 2026.

The Call for Entries is open from June 26 - September 1, 2026.
What You Need to Know

• All Utah Artists, amateur and professional, may enter this show.
• This is an annual, juried show which awards a total of $5,000 in prize money.
• Artists may submit up to two (2) original works, the entry fee is $15 per submission.*
• Work must have been completed within the last 2 years.
• All works must be exhibition ready. 2D works are required to have a hanging wire attached to the back and 3D works cannot exceed 6 feet or 150 pounds
• See Submission Guidelines for all details

• Call For Entry deadline is September 1, 2026 11:59 PM.

Submit Your Entry NowStep 1: Register

• Create an account by clicking the ‘Register’ button at the top right corner. A confirmation will be sent to your email.

Step 2: Submit

• Login to your account.
• Submit up to two (2) artworks. Each work is a submission or application.
• Each submission requires at least one .jpg photo. Learn how to resize images for upload here. 
• No changes to the artwork and artist details can be made after the deadline. Please ensure accuracy of artist information and artwork details (including list-price), as this information will be published, if the artwork is accepted.

Step 3: Notifications

• Artists will be notified of acceptance by September 15 by email.
• Note the show’s key dates and times in the sidebar. 

QuestionsContact James Walton, Gallery & Art Collection Manager at james.walton@slcc.edu or call at 801-957-4530.
*Submission fees are not returned for artworks that are not juried into the show.   

UPDATE: This event is still ON, but watch this space for changes due to FIRE in the area. Should be fine by Saturday.

Paint out, Saturday June 27 8am-11am. Memory Grove (below the state capitol) 300 N Canyon Rd. Lunch right after at Avenues Proper (beat the rush) 376 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Co-sponsored by Intermountain Society of Artists and Utah Watercolor Society. New artists and visitors welcome.

DETAILS and STATUS as of Monday 6/22

Fire Update & Park Status

• Status: Memory Grove Park is 100% open and safe to visit.

• The Damage: A minor 0.5-acre fire on Friday, June 19, affected only 15 trees on the lower east hillside.

• Impact: The main scenic features (lawn, creek, chapel, fountain) were completely untouched. Expect minor charred areas or faint smoke odors on the far east side.

Top Painting Spots (Wagon-Friendly)

• The South Lawn & Memorial House: Best for zero walking. Located right next to the parking area. Deep morning tree shade and historic brick architecture.

• Peredra Fountain (Sunken Garden): A flat 2-minute walk up the central paved path. Features stone tiers, ivy, and deep cliffside shadows.

• Meditation Chapel Pond & Creek: A flat 5-minute walk up the paved path. Ideal for those wanting to walk further. Features weeping willows, still pond reflections, and rushing water.

Parking & Logistics

• Target Arrival Time: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM this Saturday. Space fills up rapidly by 8:30 AM.

• Primary Parking: Parallel street parking along Canyon Road or the small turnaround loop at the park gate.

• Wagon Route: Stick to the main Canyon Road entrance. The asphalt paths are wide, smooth, and perfectly flat for pulling gear carts.

• Late Arrival Overflow: Latecomers can park in the neighborhoods off 3rd Avenue/Spencer Court or the east lots of the Utah State Capitol.

• Warning: The trails down from the State Capitol are steep and difficult for anyone hauling a gear wagon.

Restrooms

• Location: The public, wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located near the Memorial House at the lower end of the park.

• Tip: If you set up further up-canyon at the Chapel Pond, it is a flat 3-to-4-minute walk back down to use these facilities.​​

Here are some photos shared by our members: