Submit your artwork today!
My BeUTAHful Community Student Art Competition is now open for submissions through March 20, 2023. This competition gives students the chance to self-express through public art, spark joy and creativity in others’ lives, enhance the public transportation experience, and represent all things Utah.
Utah K-12 students are invited to submit visual art based on this year’s theme: Imagine – Lead – Change. Learn more and submit your artwork here.
Twelve winners from four age categories will be selected by a panel of community artists. The winning artists will receive a $100 VISA gift card, a UTA Rider’s License pass, tickets to the Utah Arts Festival, and $100 for their teachers to use on classroom supplies.
These young artists will share their work with thousands of people through a “moving art gallery” on UTA buses and trains. Their artwork will also be displayed around the community in parks, libraries, and at the 2023 Utah Arts Festival.
Several community organizations have partnered with UTA to create this competition and help us spread the word! Read more about each organization and the work they do below:
Utah Division of Arts and Museums
The Utah Division of Arts and Museums works to encourage and celebrate the arts in Utah. They provide support for the development of arts organizations and venues, as well as programs for individuals to become involved in the arts. They act as the state coordinator and advisor on topics of importance to arts and museums committees. They are also involved in public funding for arts and museums in Utah.
To learn more about UA&M and to get involved, you can visit their website here.
Utah State Library Division
The Utah State Library Division works to promote, preserve, and improve library services throughout the state. They create policies, administer grants, and provide training and support for libraries. They also work to ensure access to library resources for all Utahns through the Program for the Blind and Disabled, Utah Bookmobiles, Interlibrary Loan program, Book Buzz for Book Groups, Utah’s Online Public Library, and the Utah Government Digital Library.
To learn more about USL and find the library near you, you can visit their website here.
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
The Utah Division of Indian Affairs helps to improve the quality of life for members of Utah’s American Indian Tribes. They provide educational, economic, and cultural opportunities to members of the community, as well as supporting Utah American Indian-owned businesses. Agency liaisons meet with tribal leaders for the eight federally-recognized sovereign tribes of Utah to discuss items of shared concern within the state.
To learn more about the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, you can visit their website here.
Utah Arts Festival
The Utah Arts Festival is the largest multi-disciplinary outdoor event in Utah annually. The festival celebrates and showcases the best of the local art scene. It features performances, art exhibitions, music, and more. The 2023 Festival will be held from June 23-25, 2023 at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. The winning art pieces from My BeUTAHful Community Student Art Competition will be prominently displayed there, and all winners will receive tickets to attend.
To learn more about UAF and buy your tickets, visit their website here.
The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs works to promote diversity and inclusion in the state. They host events and programs to engage individuals from different backgrounds and foster understanding of different cultures. They also work to ensure that all Utahns have access to the same opportunities, regardless of cultural background. Their mission is to promote an inclusive climate for Utah’s multicultural communities by ensuring opportunity building resources and services to all Utahns.
To learn more about the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, you can visit their website here.
Submit your artwork today!
Visit the art competition website to learn more about the My BeUTAHful Community Student Art Competition and to submit your visual artwork today! Submissions will be accepted till March 20, 2023.
Questions? Please reach out to us at studentart@rideuta.com
