The Art and Photo Contest in conjunction with the Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival was a success. Twelve pieces will exhibited at the Cedar City Library for November. For full report go to https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/10/2026-cedar-livestock-heritage-center.html
We also hosted the Mayor’s Poster Concert. Poster by Isabela De Las Casas to be submitted as the official Cedar City entrant for the national Mayor’s Conference. https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/10/mayors-poster-contest-winners.html
We continue to offer mini-grants and the next deadline is Feb. 28. Application on this website under Support.
The Literary group completes the reading year on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Main Street Books. Come with suggestions for next year. Everyone welcome. Book being discussed is Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Marcus Zusak.
We were excited to see the new Mural installation at the Southwest Utah Youth Center. More information at https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/08/murals-at-south-west-utah-youth-center.html
The August Social went well. More information at: https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/08/thanks-to-everyone-involved-in-aug-2026.html
The Final Friday Art Walks were well attended. Thanks to all the artists and musicians who are part of this four event project. Photos available
June https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-final-friday-art-walk-2026.html
July https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/08/july-2026-final-friday-art-walk.html
August https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/09/august-2026-final-friday-art-walk.html
September https://cedarcityartscouncil.blogspot.com/2026/10/september-2026-final-friday-art-walk.html
Ann Olberhelman edits a monthly arts newsletter to promote local events and organizations. Submit to cedarcityartscouncil@gmail.com by the 15th of the month. Arts newsletter available to your email with CCAC your membership and on our social media.
The Iron County Today publishes a weekly column about the arts. To submit a guest column send to cedarcityartscouncil@gmail.com Columns are designed to build our arts community and are about 500 words.
We appreciate all of the members who renew their memberships to help fund the CCAC. We appreciate the businesses and art organizations who provide discounts to CCAC members. To join go to Support on this website.
Many thanks also to the Cedar City RAP (Recreation, Arts, and Parks) Fund and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums for funding help.
A few of the participants in the Art and Photo Contest:
The Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival provided the prize money and ribbons. Photo with Paul Moen, Randy Seely, Heidi Birmingham and Donna Christiansen.