The 2025 Springville Art Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 19-20, 2025.
 

Food vendors will participate:

Saturday, September 20 (by selection) from 6:00-10:00pm at the Spring Acres Arts Park, 700 S 1300 E, Springville, Utah. Setup begins at 5:00pm.

-or-

Friday, September 19 from 5:00-9:00pm AND 

Saturday, September 20 from 10:00am-5:00pm (by selection) at the Springville City Civic Center, 110 S. Main St., Springville, Setup for food trucks on Friday is between 4:00 - 4:45pm, for food booths between 12:00pm and completed by 4:00pm. If you are leaving Friday night and returning on Saturday, setup is between 9:00-9:45am.
 

FEES:

$50 - Food Truck (Friday-Arts Park)

$100 - Food Truck (Friday and Saturday-Civic Center)

$150 - Food Booth (Friday and Saturday) - must provide your own canopy, table, etc.
 

Below are the rules and regulations of the Festival and the definition of the rights and obligations of the Festival and the participating artist with regard to participation. You are not confirmed until your fees are paid and you have agreed to the rules located under "Terms of Use" below. 

*Applications are accepted January-October of each year. November-December will be closed for new applications to allow for current mural artists in the pool to update or withdraw their information.

Introduction
Springville City’s Public Art Program seeks to commission artists to create original murals at various sites around Springville City. A selection panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals, and civic leaders will be assembled to select and recommend an artist or artist team for the projects. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is ongoing and applicants will be added to the artist pool. Springville City, city departments, and Springville businesses will review applications as projects arise. Artists in the pool may or may not be contacted to create a proposal for a project.
 

Eligibility
This project is open to all artists, but preference will be given to local and regional artists. Artists may apply as individuals or as a group. Up to five artists from the pool may be selected as finalists to present a design concept proposal for a project. Finalists will receive an honorarium to develop and present their artwork design concepts. Each finalist will be required to sign a release of liability and indemnity agreement. .
 

Project Description
The Springville Murals Program is designed to enhance Springville by adding refreshing vibrancy and beauty to public spaces in Springville. Successful murals will contribute to Springville’s brand as “Art City.”
 

Design, Theme, and Selection Criteria
The Public Art Program seeks artists that will develop designs that are vibrant and refreshing, while celebrating Springville’s heritage, identity, and unique characteristics. Murals could speak to Springville’s rich traditions, natural beauty, “Art City” moniker, or emerging mixture of old/traditional and new/fresh. Abstract and realistic designs are both welcome. Selected designs will be appropriate for family viewing, and not contain images or words that are profane, lewd or politically divisive.
 

Site Descriptions
Descriptions for specific projects will be sent to finalists chosen for specific projects.
 

Submission Process
Applications will be received through our submittable account. You must have an account to apply. To request an accommodation for a disability, please email the Public Art Coordinator, Leslie Makai Gleaves at: lgleaves@springville.org
 

1. Artist Information, which includes the following:

 a. Contact information
 b. Artist bio and/or personal statement
 d. CV or resume
 

2. A statement of approach which communicates experience with projects of similar scope and scale. 

3. At least 3-5 references of fabricated and installed artwork. Relevant mural projects preferred, but not required. If applicable, information to provide includes the following:

a. Scope and description of project

b. Project location

c. 3-6 digital images of the project.
 

Selection Criteria

The selection panel will select finalists and award the project based on the following criteria:

• Artistic excellence, vibrancy, and originality
• Documented experience of the artist in completing similar projects
• Appropriateness of the approach and/or design for its site in the Springville community

Policies

• Artists in the Mural Artist Pool may or may not be chosen as a finalist for a mural project in Springville.

If an artist or artist group is chosen as a finalist and then is selected as the artist:

• Springville City will issue a contract outlining the terms of the mural project.
• Springville reserves the right to change or cancel any project at any time.
• The selected artist must have liability insurance for the duration of the mural project and provide a Certificate of Insurance at the time a contract is issued that lists Springville City and its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured or sign a liability and indemnification release provided by Springville City. 
• The artist is responsible for cost overruns of the mural project.
• The artist will keep the project manager up to date on status, timeline, and progress of mural. 
• Upon completion, the City will become the owner of the mural.
• The mural may be removed and/or painted over by the City at any time.

Application Edits

At the end of the calendar year, an email will be sent allowing you to choose one of three options:

1. update your application information (including adding new projects, new website, address, etc.)

2. keep your application information the same

3. withdraw your application from the pool

Project Contact
Leslie Makai Gleaves

Public Art Coordinator
lgleaves@springville.org
801-491-5700

The 39th Annual Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah exhibition will be on display October 15, 2025 - January 7, 2026.

This exhibition will be juried online.  Accepted artworks will be announced on the SMA website.

• Artists may submit one or two works of any medium or style.  (Each submission will be a separate form and we will take the two most recent entries under your name)
• Artwork must have been completed in the past three years.
• All works must be original in conception and execution.
• Artwork must be prepared securely for display and must be prepared with a wire for hanging. Any artwork that requires hanging from ceiling or additional installation needs must notify SMA curatorial staff before submitting. 
• Artwork cannot exceed 11ft. on its largest dimension and 2D pieces that hang on the wall cannot exceed 9 feet in height, unless prior approval is received by Museum staff. Artworks exceeding 150 pounds must be approved by SMA curatorial staff in advance. Advance notice must also be given for artworks over 7ft on their largest side. For any exceptions to size requirements please contact SMA staff.
• Any digital media that is submitted must be accompanied with the necessary hardware and technology to exhibit the work.

The online submission form will be live July 21, 2025 through September 1, 2025. All entries must be submitted before 11:59pm on September 1, 2025.

Artwork will be juried by a panel of judges digitally.  More info on the jurors can be found on our website (opens in new window).  A list of accepted entries will be posted on September 15th before 5pm. Accepted entries must be brought to the Springville Museum of Art between Thursday, September 25th - Saturday, September 27th, 2025 between 10am-5pm.