Art In Kayenta 2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 ART IN KAYENTA FESTIVAL!

Every October, thousands of art enthusiasts and families make their way to the Kayenta Art Village for our annual three-day FREE art festival in Ivins, Utah. Guests will have the opportunity to visit a collection of over 50 juried regional and national artists who specialize in sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics, wood, metal, and other media. Not only do festival goers enjoy spectacular art, they are also treated to stunning desert vistas, culinary delights from festival vendors, a beer and wine garden, live music, and Kayenta’s own delicious Xetava Café and The Rusted Cactus.

The Art in Kayenta Festival hosts a silent auction featuring original work from the attending artists and offerings from local businesses. Festival guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on selected art pieces. Proceeds benefit the Center For the Arts at Kayenta and the performing arts in Southern Utah.

2026 Schedule:

• Friday, October 9th-Sunday, October 11th in the Kayenta Art Village
• Artists are required to attend all three days of the festival
• Load in will begin on Thursday, October 8th at 10am. Artists must be checked in by 5pm that day, and fully set up by Friday, October 9th at 10am
• Daily public hours are 10am-5pm

Mediums Accepted:

• Ceramics, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber/Textiles/Batik/Wearables, Glass, Graphics/Printmaking, Jewelry, Leather, Metal Work, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture & Wood.
• If your art does not fit into one of the above categories, submit an application with the category selection of "Other" or reach out to our Box Office (435.674.2787) to see if your medium is accepted

Waitlist:

• If placed on the waitlist, you will be contacted on or near August 4th after the confirmation deadline of August 1st to fill any remaining spaces

1. Only complete applications will be considered. Completed applications include all required responses in this form, a submitted $25 application fee, up to five photographs of the artists' work, one photograph of booth set-up, and all electronic signatures where requested. Kayenta Arts Foundation retains the right to use photographs and artwork submitted by the artist to Kayenta Arts Foundation for use in advertising and promotion of the event. 

2. If selected, booth fees must be received by online payment or mailed-in check no later than August 1st, 2026 to reserve your space. Alternate artists will be selected on August 4th after the August 1st payment deadline to fill any unpaid booth spaces. All booth fees are nonrefundable after September 1st, 2026. 

3. Original Work: All work exhibited must be original artwork produced by the artist. No preformed molds, imports, manufactured goods, or mass produced work is accepted. Work which has been produced with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods is not permitted. No unlimited offset reproductions may be exhibited. Only limited edition prints (limit 250), signed & numbered by the artist, will be permitted. Each exhibitor shall exhibit one medium with complimentary items related to that medium. Every medium will be limited to ensure a well-balanced show. Booths will be inspected to assure the work described in the application is the work shown. 

4. Committee: A committee of Kayenta Arts Foundation staff, board members, advisors, and artists will select participating booths. Selection will be made based on the photos submitted by the applicant. The quality of photos and accuracy of representation of the work is the responsibility of the applicant. Work presented for the committee must represent 80% of the work to be displayed and/or sold at Art in Kayenta. Applicants will be notified of committee selection decisions by July 14th, 2026. 

5. Sharing: A maximum of two (2) artists can share one booth. The booth must contain one medium or complimentary items related to that medium. Artists sharing booths must each submit a separate application and application fee and note that they are sharing the booth within this application. 

6. No Representatives: Artists must be present during the entirety of Art in Kayenta. You may not leave early any of the event days, nor arrive past festival opening times.

7. Exhibit: Artists are responsible for constructing and tearing down their exhibits and are solely responsible for their contents. The exhibitor's entire booth and exhibit must fit within the booth site measurements. Total display area must be within the allocated booth site size. Kayenta Arts Foundation, its promoters, and the sponsoring agents shall NOT be liable for personal liability, claims, loss, or damage arising out of or in conjunction with participation in Art in Kayenta. All spots must be covered in a white canopy. Artists shall be liable for delivery, handling, erection, and removal of artist's displays and materials. All pertinent fire codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to public health, fire prevention and public safety shall be strictly obeyed. Nothing shall be nailed, stapled, taped, or otherwise affixed to the wall, the ground, or any part of the exhibition area in such a way to damage the area. Kayenta Arts Foundation prohibits the installation and operation of any exhibits not meeting its approval. Kayenta Arts Foundation, in its sole discretion, may prohibit the conduct of any activity whatsoever which it deems harmful and not in the best interest of Art In Kayenta or the Kayenta Arts Village. 

8. Weather: The Southwest is notorious for its gusty winds and occasional rains. Artists should anchor their booths accordingly to prevent injury to themselves and others. Heavy weights (of at least 50 lbs including hanging sandbags or cement filled tubes) on each leg of the booth are mandatory. Booths will be located on asphalt or concrete. 

9. Security: Kayenta Arts Foundation will provide roaming security on the nights of Art In Kayenta. Artists are solely responsible for securing the contents of their booth. 

10. Check-In and Set-Up: Artists will receive the July notice of acceptance by email. Artists will also be provided with arrival and set-up information, as well as booth assignments during the month of September. Load in will begin on Thursday, October 8th at 10am. Artists must be checked in by 5pm that day, and fully set up by Friday, October 10th at 10am. A move-in packet will be available at check-in at the information table located in the Center for the Arts at Kayenta, and will contain specific set-up instructions. All artists must check in at appointed times prior to setting up their booths. Please be considerate of other artists during setup: unload the contents of your booth, then move your vehicle prior to constructing the exhibit.

11. Teardown: Under no circumstances will early teardown be permitted. Do not remove your work from assigned space before 5pm on Sunday. Non-compliance results in elimination from future Kayenta events. Tear down the booth first, and then retrieve your vehicle for loading. 

12. Parking: Designated artist parking will be assigned at check-in. Under no circumstances is overnight parking allowed in the Kayenta Art Village. 

13. No Overnight Camping: Camping within Kayenta Art Village is prohibited. Camping is permitted on Bureau of Land Management property located within 15 minutes from the Kayenta Art Village, and many trailer parks can be found nearby.

14. Utah State Taxes: Artists are solely responsible for submitting sales tax and for obtaining applicable tax information and forms from the Utah State Tax Commission. Contact the Special Events Unit for a temporary sales tax license at 801-297-6303 or 800-662-4335, or by email at specialevent@utah.gov. A temporary sales tax license for the state may be issued to a vendor over the telephone. Each artist must provide one of the following numbers with this application in accordance with the Utah State taxes: SSN (must be 9 digits and cannot start with a 9 or 666), ITIN (Individual Tax ID Number, must be 9 digits), STC (Sales Tax Account ID, must be 14 characters ending with STC), SSE (Sales Special Event ID, must be 14 characters ending with SSE) or FEIN (Federal Employer ID Number, must be 9 digits).

15. Insurance: Insurance must be obtained by and at the artist's expense. Kayenta Arts Foundation assumes no risk with regard to general liability within the artists' designated booth, and/or with regard to the artists' artworks or property. 

16. Liability: Kayenta Arts Foundation will not be liable for refunds or any other damages arising from or related to the condition of the area in which Art in Kayenta is to be produced, caused by, but not limited to, wind, fire or other calamity, public enemy, strikes, any cause/condition beyond Kayenta Arts Foundation control.

General Info:

• Artists must bring all their own equipment and supplies, including a white canopy, corner weights (50lbs per corner minimum), point of sale/cash bank, and other display items desired (tables, stands, hanging tools, chairs, etc.) They must also be responsible for the set up of their own booth
• Display space will be a pre-assigned 10' x 10' section on cement or asphalt
• Festival Coordinators will assign booths based on several factors including artists’ booth preferences, booth size, venue constraints, & art medium

Pricing:

• Regular (10' x 10') $250
• Corner Booths [Two Open Sides] (10' x 10')  $400
• Double Booth (10' x 20') $500
• Double Booth w/ Corner [Two Open Sides] (10' x 20') $650

• Application fee is non-refundable
• Booth fees are non-refundable after September 1st, 2026