Arts Council of Park City Summit County

What Arts Council of Park City Summit County does

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and designated as the Local Arts Agency for Park City, North Summit, and South Summit/Kamas Valley in Utah. It advances and coordinates arts and culture across the region by producing signature events (Latino Arts Festival, Summit Arts Market, Art on the Trails, Día de los Muertos), operating the CREATE PC Local Artist Collective cooperative studio and retail gallery at 1500 Kearns Blvd in Park City, partnering with peer nonprofits (Kimball Art Center, Park City Gallery Association, Mountain Town Music), and providing public art advisory services including administration of Summit County's 1% Percent-for-Art Policy. The organization completed the Arts & Culture Master Plan for the region in 2026 and now serves as its lead implementer, guiding long-term cultural policy and investment with formal endorsement from Park City Council and Summit County Council.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack rather than a commercial sales model: donations and charitable contributions, government grants and RAP Tax allocations, program fees and corporate sponsorships, and retail sales through the CREATE PC gallery. Funder partners include the National Endowment for the Arts, Park City Community Foundation, Eccles Foundation, BW Bastian Foundation, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, and Swire Coca-Cola, alongside individual community donors and 2,481 volunteers. Pricing is largely free for community programming; the gallery and Holiday Makers Market are the only direct transactional revenue surfaces.

Operations run on a small core staff of approximately 11-12 people under Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder, supported by a 14-member board of directors and a network of community partners. The technology stack is non-technical, focused on website (pcscarts.org), an events calendar platform, social media (Instagram @pcsarts), and bi-monthly email newsletters; no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or API products are disclosed. The AEP6 economic impact study and the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan are the organization's primary data and planning assets.

Name

Arts Council of Park City Summit County

Legal name

Arts Council of Park City & Summit County

Website

https://pcscarts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and designated Local Arts Agency that coordinates arts programming, public art, and cultural policy across Park City and Summit County, Utah, operating the CREATE PC gallery and signature festivals funded by donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts & Cultural Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Public art administration
• Local arts agency
• Arts festival management
• Cultural nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Park City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations & Charitable Contributions: The Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from supporters passionate about the health of Arts & Culture in the county.
2. Government Grants & RAP Tax: The organization advocates for sustainable arts funding including the RAP Tax and percent for art policies. They receive support from local governments and various foundations.
3. Program Fees & Sponsorships: Revenue generated through program participation fees, sponsorships, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
4. CREATE PC Gallery Sales: The CREATE PC Local Artist Collective operates as a cooperative artists studio and retail gallery space where local artists can make and sell work, generating revenue through art sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Local Arts Agency, producing signature arts festivals (Latino Arts Festival, Summit Arts Market, Art on the Trails, Día de los Muertos), running the CREATE PC cooperative artist studio and retail gallery, hosting partnership events (Monster Drawing Rally, Art & Music Gallery Stroll), and providing public art advisory and administrative services for Summit County and Park City Municipal.

Product overview

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County operates as a nonprofit Local Arts Agency offering a portfolio of signature programs and partnership events. Core offerings include CREATE PC Local Artist Collective (a cooperative studio and retail gallery space) and the CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market; signature festivals such as the Latino Arts Festival, Summit Arts Market, Art on the Trails, and Día de los Muertos; and partnership events including the Monster Drawing Rally, Art & Music Gallery Stroll, and Summit County Fair Fine Art Show. Additional services encompass public art advisory support, the Arts & Culture Master Plan implementation, Arts & Economic Prosperity research (AEP6), a Creative Opportunities portal for artist funding and calls, Art Adventure seasonal guides, and an events calendar platform. The organization serves as the designated Local Arts Agency for Park City, North Summit, and South Summit/Kamas Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREATE PC: A cooperative artists' studio and retail gallery space for Summit County artists, including the Holiday Makers Market and Local Artist Collective.
• Holiday Makers Market
• CREATE PC Local Artist Collective
• Latino Arts Festival
• Summit Arts Market
• Art on the Trails
• Día de los Muertos

Products and services

• CREATE PC Local Artist Collective A cooperative artists studio and retail gallery space providing local Summit County artists opportunities to make and sell work in the same space. Located at 1500 Kearns Blvd, F110 Park City, open Wed-Sun 12-6PM.
• CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market A creative marketplace celebrating local makers during the holiday season, providing entrepreneurs and artists an opportunity to showcase their creative products and tell their stories to the community.
• Latino Arts Festival A free, vibrant, family-friendly celebration highlighting the arts, crafts, cuisine, music, and folkloric dance of Latino and Hispanic cultures, featuring live music, artist booths, dance, and food.
• Summit Arts Market An annual summer art market held outside at the Red Barn in Oakley, UT with the goal to build support for local artists and cultivate collectors on the Eastern side of Summit County.
• Art on the Trails A partnership program with Basin Recreation connecting art and nature, featuring immersive art experiences on a local trail with outdoor art installations accessible to residents and visitors.
• Día de los Muertos Annual traditional celebration honoring loved ones who have passed, featuring food, face painting, art activities, and a community Ofrenda.
• Public Art Advisory Services Advisory and administrative support for public art programs including the Summit County 1% Percent-for-Art Policy and Park City Public Art Advisory Board, supporting artist calls, selection processes, and community engagement.
• Arts & Culture Master Plan A comprehensive roadmap completed in 2025 for guiding the future development and growth of the local arts and culture sector throughout Park City and Summit County, with implementation led by the Arts Council.
• Arts & Economic Prosperity Study (AEP6) Partnership with Americans for the Arts conducting Summit County's first Arts & Economic Prosperity Study, demonstrating significant economic and social benefits of arts and culture to the community.
• Creative Opportunities Portal A curated collection of opportunities, funding, and programs supporting artists, organizations, and the broader creative community in Utah, including grants, residencies, fellowships, and open calls for artists.
• Art Adventure Guides Seasonal local guides covering music, film, theater, cultural events, and art activities in Park City and Summit County for every season: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Quantifiable outcome

• $176.8 million in economic activity generated in Summit County (2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Basin RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program presenting Art on the Trails, connecting art and nature while celebrating the local performing arts sector. Basin Recreation provides access to trails and facilities for immersive art experiences.
• Kimball Art CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Monster Drawing Rally events - a live drawing party allowing spectators to observe creative process, build relationships with local artists, and grow art collections.
• Park City Gallery AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducing partnership for Art & Music Gallery Stroll, transforming Park City into a walkable showcase of creativity with live music performances.
• Mountain Town MusiccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides live performances curated for bi-annual Art & Music Gallery Stroll events, bringing energy and movement to the gallery experience.
• Art AccessstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreaking Barriers Cultural Accessibility Project partnership to provide disability accessibility training and mentorship to Utah's cultural institutions at no cost.
• Utah Division of Arts & MuseumsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Breaking Barriers Cultural Accessibility Project providing 6 weeks of disability accessibility training for staff of Utah cultural organizations.
• Historic Park City AlliancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Snowglobe Installations as part of private and partner-led public art projects.
• Canyons Village Management AssociationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Gondola Cabin Installations as part of private and partner-led public art projects.
• Deer Valley ResortsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for artist-created books and creative publications as part of private and partner-led public art projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Basalt Regional Arts Council: Small-town mountain community local arts council (Colorado) operating under a similar LAA-style model in a resort-driven economy, with arts programming, public art coordination, and partnership events — highly comparable in scale and operating context.
• Houston Arts Alliance: Designated Local Arts Agency for Houston providing grantmaking, public art management, and cultural programming; structurally analogous to the Council in mission and program mix, though at a much larger urban scale.
• Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council: Independent Local Arts Agency providing grantmaking, advocacy, and technical assistance for artists and cultural organizations in Allegheny County — closest functional analog to the Council's LAA operating model.
• Park City Gallery Association: Member-based association of Park City galleries that co-produces the Art & Music Gallery Stroll and competes for the same donor, sponsor, and visitor mindshare in Summit County.
• Kimball Art Center: Sister arts nonprofit in Park City with overlapping mission around exhibitions, education, and community programming; already a producing partner (Monster Drawing Rally) and shares fundraising territory in Summit County.

Broad incumbents

• Utah Division of Arts & Museums: State-level arts funder that channels grants and training (including accessibility partnerships) to LAAs statewide; comparable because it competes for and channels the same pools of public arts funding.
• Mass Cultural Council: Statewide quasi-governmental local arts agency distributing grants and providing technical assistance to cultural organizations across Massachusetts; comparable LAA structure though at much larger scale.
• Americans for the Arts: National membership organization supporting local arts agencies (including through the AEP6 study the Arts Council participates in); provides the macro infrastructure, advocacy, and research framework the Council operates within.
• National Endowment for the Arts: Federal arts funding agency that channels major grant dollars through LAAs like the Arts Council; an upstream incumbent funder rather than a direct competitor, but the primary national voice shaping LAA funding and policy priorities.

Regional players

• Mountain Town Music: Park City-based presenting nonprofit for live music that co-produces Gallery Stroll programming and competes for the same tourism-and-resort sponsorship dollars within Summit County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pcscarts
• Xx.com/pcscarts

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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