The mission of the Arts Council is to promote, present, and support artists, arts organizations, and arts activities in order to further the development of the arts community and to benefit the public by expanding awareness, access, and participation.
Festival de la Preservación de las Tradiciones del 2025: Pautas para Artistas Escénicos
El plazo para los formularios de interés es el miércoles 12 de febrero a las 11:59 p.m.
La fecha de notificación es el viernes 28 de febrero.
CONSEJO DE ARTES DE SALT LAKE CITY / SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
La misión del Consejo de Artes de Salt Lake City consiste en promover, presentar y apoyar a los artistas, organizaciones artísticas y actividades de arte de Utah con el fin de potenciar el desarrollo de las comunidades artísticas y beneficiar al público mediante un mayor reconocimiento, acceso y participación. https://saltlakearts.org/
FESTIVAL DE LA PRESERVACIÓN DE LAS TRADICIONES
El Festival de la Preservación de las Tradiciones apoya la diversidad de tradiciones artísticas y perspectivas mediante la presentación de costumbres históricas y contemporáneas, lo que favorece a conversaciones reflexivas acerca de las cualidades únicas de varias culturas y las similitudes de la experiencia humana, mientras que crea lazos entre los miembros de las comunidades. https://saltlakearts.org/livingtraditionspresents/festival/
FECHAS Y HORARIOS DEL FESTIVAL
Viernes, 16 de mayo - Programa de Día Escolar, desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta el mediodía
Viernes, 16 de mayo, de 5:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m.
Sábado, 17 de mayo, desde el mediodía hasta las 10:00 p. m.
Domingo, 18 de mayo, desde el mediodía hasta las 7:00 p. m.
LUGAR DEL FESTIVAL
Library Square y la adyacente Washington Square en 451 S. State St. en el centro de Salt Lake City.
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA PREPARACIÓN
Le darán una franja horaria para que pueda vestirse en los vestuarios y 15 minutos para prepararse para su puesta en escena. Prepárese para estar listo en poco tiempo. Si tiene que hacer una prueba de sonido, debe hacerla en los 15 minutos del período de preparación.
CUMPLIMIENTO DEL HORARIO
El Líder de relaciones artísticas le asignará una franja horaria de 15 minutos, 30 minutos, 45 minutos o 60 minutos.
HONORARIOS DE LOS ARTISTAS
Después del festival, cada grupo de artistas escénicos recibirá un honorario de artista, que se deberá determinar, mediante depósito directo o un cheque que se enviará por correo.
PROCESO DE SELECCIÓN Y REVISIÓN
El personal del Consejo de Artes de Salt Lake City revisa los formularios de interés, la División de Utah del personal de Artes y Museo, así como el Comité de Asesoramiento del Festival de la Preservación de las Tradiciones, está conformado por participantes del festival y miembros de la comunidad seleccionados. El Consejo de Artes de Salt Lake City se esfuerza en hacer que el formulario de interés y el proceso de selección sea justo y equitativo. Por limitaciones de espacio, le daremos prioridad a la diversidad entre los artistas intérpretes y limitaremos las representaciones que sean parecidas a las de otras organizaciones.
AYUDA DURANTE LA PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES
Puede pasar por las oficinas de Art Barn (54 Finch Lane) personalmente los miércoles 7, 14 y 21 de enero de 3:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. o programar una cita.
Hacemos lo mejor para responder a las inquietudes en tiempo y forma; sin embargo, es posible que no podamos responder sus dudas oportunamente durante los últimos días previos al plazo final del envío del formulario de interés. Tómese mucho tiempo para completar la solicitud.
SUBMITTABLE SOPORTE
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CONTACTO DE AYUDA
Dawn Borchardt, Directora del Programa de Artes Escénicas
dawn.borchardt@slc.gov
(801) 535-6553
2025 Living Traditions Festival - Performing Artist Guidelines
Applications are due Wednesday February 12th at 11:59pm
Notification date is Friday February 28th
SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
The mission of the Salt Lake City Arts Council is to promote, present, and support Utah-based artists, arts organizations, and arts activities in order to further the development of the arts community and to benefit the public by expanding awareness, access, and participation. https://saltlakearts.org/
LIVING TRADITIONS FESTIVAL
The Living Traditions Festival supports the diverse artistic traditions and perspectives through the presentation of both historical and contemporary customs, facilitating thoughtful conversations about the unique qualities of various cultures, and the similarities of the human experience, while creating bonds among community members. https://saltlakearts.org/livingtraditionspresents/festival/
FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS
Friday, May 16 - School Day Program 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Friday, May 16 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 Noon – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 Noon – 7:00 PM
FESTIVAL LOCATION
Library Square and the adjacent Washington Square at 451 S. State St. in downtown Salt Lake City.
SETUP INFORMATION
You will be given a time slot to be able to get dressed in the dressing rooms, and 15 minutes to get your staging set up. Please be prepared to get ready in a quick turnaround time. If you need to do a sound check it must be done within the 15 minutes setup period.
TIME COMMITMENT
You will be assigned either a 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute time slot by the Artist Relations Lead.
ARTIST HONORARIUM
Each performing artist group will be provided with an artist honorarium, to be determined, after the festival via direct deposit.
REVIEW & SELECTION PROCESS
Interest forms are reviewed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council staff, Utah Division of Arts and Museum staff, as well as the Living Traditions Festival Advisory Committee which is made up of selected festival participants and members from the community. The Salt Lake City Arts Council strives to make the interest form and selection process fair and equitable. Due to space limitations, we will be prioritizing diversity among performers and limiting performances that are similar to other organizations.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
You may stop by the Art Barn offices (54 Finch Lane) in person Tuesday January 7, 14 or 21 from 3-5pm for open office hours, or by scheduling an appointment.
If you require further resources to complete the application materials or have other questions, contact Dawn Borchardt at the info provided below. We do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, however we may not be able to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner during the final days prior to the interest form due date. Please give yourself ample time to complete the application.
SUBMITTABLE SUPPORT
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CONTACT SUPPORT
Dawn Borchardt, Performing Arts Program Manager
dawn.borchardt@slc.gov
(801) 535-6553
2025 Living Traditions Festival - Food Vendor Guidelines
Applications are due Wednesday February 12th at 11:59pm
Notification date is Friday February 28th
SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
The mission of the Salt Lake City Arts Council is to promote, present, and support Utah-based artists, arts organizations, and arts activities in order to further the development of the arts community and to benefit the public by expanding awareness, access, and participation. https://saltlakearts.org/
LIVING TRADITIONS FESTIVAL
The Living Traditions Festival supports the diverse artistic traditions and perspectives through the presentation of both historical and contemporary customs, facilitating thoughtful conversations about the unique qualities of various cultures, and the similarities of the human experience, while creating bonds among community members. https://saltlakearts.org/livingtraditionspresents/festival/
FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS
Friday, May 16 - School Day Program 9:00 a.m. – Noon (Food Market closed)
Friday, May 16 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 Noon – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 Noon – 7:00 PM
FESTIVAL LOCATION
Library Square and the adjacent Washington Square at 451 S. State St. in downtown Salt Lake City.
TIME COMMITMENT
We ask that all food vendors activate their vendor booth for the duration of the festival, Friday through Sunday. Please do not pack up early.
SETUP INFORMATION
You will be able to set up your booth on Friday between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The following will be provided:
- One 10’ x 20’ canopy, fire code certified. You may not use your own tent.
- Portable fire extinguisher
- Culinary water available onsite
- Trash and recycling cans, waste water containers and hot oil/ash containers
- Two banquet tables & four folding chairs
- Trash and recyclable dumpsters
- Space in a refrigerator truck
- A banner with your organization’s name
- Limited power
- Lighting
HEALTH DEPT. & WASTE INFORMATION
The Salt Lake County Health Department will be doing an onsite inspection just prior to the 5:00pm opening of the festival. Please be prepared.
More information and requirements will be provided if you are selected. The following are some of the requirements:
- Propane or charcoal barbecues work well and are encouraged. Generators are not allowed to be used on the festival grounds.
- Certificate of insurance required.
- Temporary Event Permit required.
- Vendors need to use plant-based, recycled plastic, paper disposable or other sustainable options for food service. No Styrofoam containers of any kind are allowed.
You will also be required to attend a training session located at the Art Barn (54 Finch Lane) hosted by the Salt Lake County Health Department.
FOOD VENDOR FEE
If you are selected to be a food vendor, there will be a fee of $700 to participate plus a refundable security deposit. Both the fee and the deposit must be paid prior to Friday May 2, 2025 in order to participate.
ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION
The Salt Lake City Arts Council will be responsible for the final selection of all food vendors, marketing announcements, press releases, and management of festival grounds.
REVIEW & SELECTION PROCESS
We are looking for not-for-profit community organizations such as churches, civic leagues and associations to participate as food vendors in our Festival. Proceeds from Festival sales must be used to support your organization’s cultural programming.
- Food sales are limited to traditional foods only and are subject to review by Festival staff.
- Menus must be approved by staff prior to the Festival. Any changes to your menu before or during the Festival must be approved.
- Sales of traditional ethnic beverages are encouraged, but sales of commercial soft drinks & bottled water are not allowed.
- Food trucks are not permitted if you need to use a generator and/or keep the truck running.
Applications are reviewed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Living Traditions Festival Advisory Committee, which is composed of Arts Council staff and members from the community. The Salt Lake City Arts Council strives to make the application and selection process fair and equitable.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
You may stop by the Art Barn offices (54 Finch Lane) in person Tuesday January 7, 14 or 21 from 3-5pm for open office hours, or by scheduling an appointment.
If you require further resources to complete the application materials or have other questions, contact Dawn Borchardt at the info provided below. We do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, however we may not be able to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner during the final days prior to the interest form due date. Please give yourself ample time to complete the application.
SUBMITTABLE SUPPORT
Need technical support with your submission?
https://submittable.help/en/collections/185534-help-for-applicants
CONTACT SUPPORT
Dawn Borchardt, Performing Arts Program Manager
dawn.borchardt@slc.gov
(801) 535-6553
2025 Living Traditions Festival - Craft Artist Guidelines
Applications are due Wednesday February 12th at 11:59pm
Notification date is Friday February 28th
SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL
The mission of the Salt Lake City Arts Council is to promote, present, and support Utah-based artists, arts organizations, and arts activities in order to further the development of the arts community and to benefit the public by expanding awareness, access, and participation. https://saltlakearts.org/
LIVING TRADITIONS FESTIVAL
The Living Traditions Festival supports the diverse artistic traditions and perspectives through the presentation of both historical and contemporary customs, facilitating thoughtful conversations about the unique qualities of various cultures, and the similarities of the human experience, while creating bonds among community members. https://saltlakearts.org/livingtraditionspresents/festival/
FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS
Friday, May 16 - School Day Program 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Friday, May 16 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 17 Noon – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 Noon – 7:00 PM
FESTIVAL LOCATION
Library Square and the adjacent Washington Square at 451 S. State St. in downtown Salt Lake City.
SETUP INFORMATION
The Salt Lake City Arts Council will provide tents, tables and chairs. Additional requests for items such as power, tarps, etc may be requested in the form below and provided on an as-available basis. If you have any special setup requests for your tent, please include that information.
You will be able to set up your booth on Friday May 16th between noon and 5:00pm.
TIME COMMITMENT
We ask that all craft artists activate their booth for the duration of the festival, Friday through Sunday. Please do not pack up early.
ARTIST HONORARIUM
Each craft booth will be provided with an artist honorarium, to be determined, after the festival via direct deposit.
REVIEW & SELECTION PROCESS
The Living Traditions Festival celebrates many traditions and cultural heritage with festival goers. These art forms, often passed down over generations, reflect shared values and customs of a community expressed through artwork. Sales of folk art is allowed.
Are you unsure if your art form qualifies? Please reach out to Ian Hallagan with any questions you may have.
ihallagan@utah.gov (801) 645-2821
Applications are reviewed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council staff, Utah Division of Arts and Museum staff, as well as the Living Traditions Festival Advisory Committee which is made up of selected festival participants and members from the community. The Salt Lake City Arts Council strives to make the application and selection process fair and equitable.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
You may come to the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, located in the middle of Liberty Park, to complete an application with Ian Hallagan. Please call or email Ian Hallagan using the contact information provided in this application to schedule an appointment.
We do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, however we may not be able to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner during the final days prior to the interest form due date. Please give yourself ample time to complete the application.
SUBMITTABLE SUPPORT
Need technical support with your submission?
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CONTACT SUPPORT
Ian Hallagan, Folk Arts Coordinator
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
ihallagan@utah.gov (801) 645-2821