BDAC Artist Calls
FEBRUARY
Summerfest Performers and Artisans
BDAC’s Summerfest call invites cultural performers and artists to share their talent and celebrate creativity at our vibrant summer event.
FEBRUARY
DSD Student Art Show
The exhibition is a juried competition showcasing the best young artists from across the district. We invite a guest judge to evaluate the artwork,and award prizes to recognize outstanding achievement.
APRIL
Next Year
Exhibition Proposals
Individual artists may apply for solo exhibitions in the Annex and Front Galleries, while curators can submit proposals for curated exhibitions in the Main Gallery.
JUNE
Statewide Annual
We invite submissions from early-career artists and current BFA or MFA students for a competitive juried exhibition. Each year, works are selected by a guest curator, with cash awards granted to artists whose pieces exemplify exceptional creativity and promise, offering a platform to elevate emerging talent.
JULY
Plein Air Competition
2025 Theme: Water's Edge
Each year, BDAC invites Utah artists to create in the plein air tradition, with a rotating theme and exhibition. A guest judge will select prize-winning works, and all are encouraged to submit work.
NOVEMBER
Gingerbread Houses
Artists, bakers, and builders are invited to create imaginative gingerbread houses for our annual festival and exhibition. Entries are part of a silent auction supporting BDAC programs, with a guest judge selecting top designs and prizes awarded. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.