07/14/2026
Submissions for the Dark Arts Festival of Utah for 2026 are now open. The Dark Arts Festival of Utah will be Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, at Area 51, located on 451 South 400 West. The submission process is fairly simple. So please follow the instructions below and become part of the Dark Arts Festival of Utah experience!
BANDS: (SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31)
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Put the band name in the subject line. In your submission you'll need to include the names of all of the members who will be performing on stage with you, a brief description of your band as you would like it appear in any press or promotion we may do for the festival, any links to your website or whichever medium you prefer where we can preview your music!
In addition, THIS IS VERY, VERY, VERY IMPORTANT: We require a very detailed description of your bands set-up and all the technical requirements you have for your performance (these will be forwarded to 'Uncle Sh*tty', the festival sound engineer so he can be prepared in advance to meet all your sound needs). I ask for this every year, and all too often it is ignored. Please have this information submitted by September 1st. For example: do you have a live drum kit? Do you use backing tracks from a computer or other device? How many vocal mics do you need? How many guitars do you have? How many keyboards do you have? Do you have visuals? THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION YOU GIVE US, THE MORE WE WILL BE PREPARED FOR YOUR SOUND CHECK AND PERFORMANCE. This benefits you, us, and the audience, so please don't skimp on the details! In addition if you use any extras in your performance such as blood, elaborate props or if you have special lighting requests, please include these. Really, just let us know about anything special you would need, so that we are prepared in advance. We want everyone who participates to have the best performance possible!
DJS: (SUBMISSIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31)
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Put your DJ name in the subject line. In your submission you'll need to include the styles of music you play, links to online mixes/shows (so we can preview your work), a photo and brief description as you would like it appear in any press or promotion we may do for the festival, and finally, a description of your gear and technical requirements you have for your performance (these will be forwarded to DJ Eris Monk, the festival DJ liason so he can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
DANCE: (SUBMISSIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31)
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Put your Troupe name in the subject line. Dance includes all forms and variations of dance including Bellydance, Burlesque and Art performances. Let us know if you are doing a solo or group performance. Please include the name of your group AND the names of all those who will be performing with you. Include photos and a description of yourself or group as you would want it to appear in any press or promotions we may do. Please include the completed questionnaire below and your performance music. If you have any special props or technical requests, such as a particular style of lighting, please include those so we can be prepared for your performance in advance (these will be forwarded to Ophelia Folies, the festival performance coordinator so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). Submissions need either attached examples of your work or a link to a website where your art can be previewed. Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
PERFORMANCE ART SUBMISSIONS:
The email address to submit is: [email protected]
Put your Performance name in the subject line. Performance art is broad category, but, it basically refers to any style of performance that does not fit into the band or dance categories, for example spoken word, short film, etc. Please include the name of the project you'll be performing under, as well your name and the names of anyone who will be performing with you. Please include a photo and description of your performance as you would want it to appear in any press or promotion we may do. Please include the completed questionnaire below and your performance music. If you have any special technical requirements, such as a specific style of lighting, please include those so we can be prepared for your performance in advance (these will be forwarded to Ophelia Folies, the festival performance liaison so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). Submissions need either attached examples of your work or a link to a website where your art can be previewed. Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
FASHION SHOW SUBMISSIONS:
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Please put your Designer name in the subject line. Please include the name you'll be showing under as well as a brief description of what you do as you would want it to appear in any press or promotion we may do. Please include the completed questionnaire below and your performance music. If you have any special technical requirements, such as a specific style of lighting, please let us know so we can be prepared for your show in advance (these will be forwarded to Ophelia Folies, the festival performance coordinator so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs. Submissions need either attached examples of your work or a link to a website where your art can be previewed. Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
ART GALLERY SUBMISSIONS: (SUBMISSIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31)
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Put your Artist name in the subject line. Please include the name you would like to show under and please include a description of the kind of pieces and style of art you would like to display in the gallery and how many pieces you would like to display. We suggest no more than 5 small to medium pieces. Also include a brief description of yourself and your art as you would want it to appear in any press or promotion we may do. If you have any special needs or requests please include those as well (these will be forwarded to Jen, the artist liaison, so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). Submissions need either attached examples of your work or a link to a website where your art can be previewed. Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
VENDOR SUBMISSIONS: (DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL JULY 31)
The email address to submit to is: [email protected]
Please put your Vendor name in the subject line. Please include the business contact, phone number, address, as well as, a brief description of what you'll be selling as you would want it to appear in any press or promotion we may do. Please include a link to your socials, website, etc. Please include any technical needs you will have so we will be prepared to meet your needs in advance (these will be forwarded to Jen, the festival vendor liaison so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). You will need to include your own setup materials (canopy, large tables, etc.). Specifics will be included in the FAQs you will receive after your booth approval. Please have this information submitted by September 1st.
VOLUNTEER SUBMISSIONS: (SUBMISSIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31)
The e-mail address to submit to is: [email protected]
Please put your name in the subject line. Please include how often you think you would be available over the week before and the days of the festival. We need all flavors of volunteers - band drivers/helpers, merch slingers, door watchers, set up and tear down helpers, and many more. There are so many tasks that we need done before and during the festival that we usually don't know what they will be until the moment we need them done. It always extremely helpful to have volunteers on hand. There will be times when as a volunteer that you'll be extremely busy and there may be times when your just waiting for someone who needs help. As a volunteer, you will have free admission for the weekend and green room access. Please let us know if there are tasks you are unable to do (such as carrying heavy equipment or climbing ladders) and also please let us know if you have a car and would be able to run quick errands (there is almost always something someone has forgotten) or make runs to hotels or the airport to pick up our out-of-state talent (these will be forwarded to Jen, the festival volunteer liaison so she can be prepared in advance to meet all your needs). Volunteers may not be in the spotlight at the festival, but they are crucial to the success of the festival and we are deeply grateful to anyone who is willing to sacrifice their time to help out!
If you are interested in participating in the Dark Arts Festival of Utah but what you would like to do does not fit it any of the above categories feel free to make general inquiries to [email protected].
After your submission you should receive an automatic response. Please be aware it might take a little while to receive a response. If you don't hear from us after a few days, please check in with us and make sure your submission wasn't lost. As always, you can ask questions in our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DarkArtsFestivalofUtah/ or message our page.
If you know someone who you think would like to participate, please feel free to pass this information along to them!
Thank you all for you continued interest and support. We look forward to your submissions!
