The Latino Arts Festival is set to return to Canyons Village Forum from June 12–14, 2026. The event brings a multi-day celebration of Latino arts and culture to Park City, featuring visual arts, live performances, culinary experiences, and World Cup soccer screenings.
New Community Art Installation
At the center of this year's festival is a new community art installation led by Miriam Gutierrez, who serves as the 2026 Latino Arts Youth Program Coordinator for the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County.
Collaborative Student Tile Project
The featured project is a large-scale Talavera tile installation designed to connect students across Summit County through collaborative art. Students from several local institutions, including Ecker Hill Middle School, Weilenmann School of Discovery, Park City Library, Holy Cross Ministries, Park City Day School, and Park City High School, will each create hand-painted, Talavera-inspired tiles.
Learning Mexican Ceramic Traditions
In this project, students will keep one tile while another becomes part of a collective installation to be unveiled at the festival. The initiative blends art education with cultural history, allowing participants to learn about Mexican ceramic traditions through the use of symmetry, geometric patterns, and vibrant color palettes.
Inspiration from Puebla, Mexico
The Talavera tile project is inspired by Gutierrez's travels in Puebla, Mexico. These hand-painted ceramic tiles are known for their intricate designs and a multi-step process involving clay shaping, glazing, and firing.
Interactive Workshops for Attendees
Festival attendees will have the chance to view the completed community installation and participate in a free, hands-on workshop led by Gutierrez. During the workshop, participants can learn about the cultural significance of Talavera tiles and create their own tile to take home.
Gutierrez's Commitment to Community Art
Gutierrez, a Mexican American artist living in Utah since 2009, utilizes her role with the Arts Council to create accessible art experiences for youth and the broader community.
