JOIN THE FESTIVAL

Our Mission Partners are nonprofits and educational programs that share ZCAF's commitment to creativity, conservation, and community. Together, we celebrate the arts while protecting the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Zion Canyon.

Mission Partners help us:

• Support local artists and creative expression
• Promote conservation and environmental stewardship
• Celebrate Zion Canyon’s cultural heritage
• Strengthen community connections
• Inspire future generations through art and education

Provide financial support that helps fund festival programming, operations, artist opportunities, and long-term growth.

Sponsors provide monetary contributions that support artist opportunities, educational programming, community activities, event operations, and festival development.

• Corporate sponsorships 
• Monetary donations 
• Grants 
• Event underwriting 
• Individual financial contributions

Share expertise, creativity, professional knowledge, or educational experiences that enrich the festival and its community impact.

Partners contribute their experience, knowledge, creativity, and professional services. 

• Artists, demonstrators 
• Workshop instructors 
• Guest presenters 
• Industry experts 
• Educators and mentors 
• Related event collab
• Consultants

Contribute resources, lodging, transportation,  facilities, equipment, products, or services that help bring the festival to life.

Supporters provide tangible items, supplies, equipment, food, printing, materials, or services that help reduce costs and enhance the experience for artists and attendees.

• Lodging 
• Transportation services 
• Equipment, production  
• Printing , marketing  
• Food , beverage  
• Supplies, resources

If you have a business on SR-9 in Springdale and would like to be added to the ART WALK for 2026, get in touch! We'll create an informative interactive way for visitors to explore your unique contributions to the canyon. This is free of charge, no cost to your establishment.

The Zion Canyon Art Festival's official commemorative poster celebrates the inaugural year of the event through original artwork created specifically for the festival. Available through select Official Poster Locations, the poster serves as both a collectible keepsake and a way to support the festival's future growth and community initiatives. A portion of proceeds go to selling locations. More information below.

As a host art or an art experience location, we welcome your input and value your ideas about how you can engage visitors. Let's talk more!

Highlight a delicious plant-based menu option as part of the festival's sustainability initiative. We'll spotlight your option(s) on the official website and more.

Share your work with visitors from around the world, connect with fellow creatives, and become part of a growing arts community in one of the most inspiring landscapes in the country. Find application details, exhibition opportunities, event logistics, setup information, and resources to help you prepare for a successful festival experience. Stay tuned as event gets closer.

Bring your music, performance, or creative talent to unique venues throughout Springdale while connecting with new audiences and fellow artists. Learn about performance opportunities, application requirements, scheduling, venue information, and festival logistics.

Showcase your films, multimedia projects, photography, storytelling, or other creative work while engaging with a vibrant community of artists and visitors. Explore submission opportunities, participation guidelines, screening information, collaboration opportunities, and festival resources.

The Zion Canyon Art Festival Poster Program features limited-edition artwork created by invited artists, designers, illustrators, and creative collaborators. Each release is designed as a collectible piece of art that celebrates creativity, music, culture, and the landscapes of the Zion Canyon region.

Posters are produced in limited quantities and may include signed, numbered, or special-edition releases. Select posters will be available during the festival, online, and through future exhibitions and partner locations. Availability may vary by edition and artist participation.

Proceeds from poster sales help support participating artists, community organizations, and cultural initiatives that benefit the Town of Springdale and the broader Zion Canyon region. Every purchase helps invest in future creative opportunities, public programming, and the continued growth of arts and culture in our community.

Share professional insights, creative expertise, and real-world experience with artists at various stages of their journey.

Provide feedback, encouragement, and practical advice through workshops, discussions, portfolio reviews, or one-on-one conversations.

Help cultivate a welcoming and collaborative environment that connects artists, creatives, and community members across generations.

Volunteer your time, energy, or skills to help create a welcoming and memorable festival experience.

Help distribute promotional items like posters and flyers, stickers and more. Help us spread the word!

Volunteer your skillset to help keep things running smoothly. Let us know how you think you can lend a hand. We truly appreciate our volunteers!