Art on Main 2024

Plein Air competition begins May 20

Live events, entertainment, and fun for the whole family— come experience the region’s best artists in Historic Downtown Brigham City on Memorial Day Weekend!

What's New for 2024


We plan to expand the number of artist and artisan vendor booths this year, with a more concentrated festival footprint. 


Our gallery events - Fine Art Show, Plein Air Competition, and Photography Show - will be hosted by local businesses.


The Chalk Art Competition will return to Artisan Alley East, so we can enjoy the artwork for a few more days (no sprinklers)!


We will focus more on celebrating our veterans and honoring those who have given so much. 

Smithsonian at Art on Main


Crossroads: Change in Rural America an extraordinary exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute and Utah Humanities, will be on display this year during Art on Main at the Brigham City Museum.


This exceptional collection is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program that provokes fresh thinking and sparks conversations about the future and sustainability of rural communities.


Visit the Museum for more info.

Join Us for Art on Main


Whether a casual observer or serious collector, you'll find an impressive collection of fine art and photography this year.


Just need a place to get out and enjoy the weekend? Stop by and visit one of our food trucks and listen to live music at the county courthouse parking lot.


All artists & vendors please click the button above to register for venue of your choice.


Fine art, chalk art, photography, pottery, and live music... You'll find it all at Art on Main in 2024.

The Line-up for 2024

Fine Art Show

The premier event at Art on Main is the ninth annual  Fine Art Show & Sale. We're moving to a new facility this year that is more intimate and will allow us to extend the gallery beyond festival dates.

Artwork will be hung starting May 20th and will continue on display through June 1st. Amateur and Professional fine artists will compete for cash prizes in the categories of oil/acrylic, water color, sketching, and mixed media.  

Plein Air Competition

The Historic Box Elder Plein Air Competition will focus on our award winning historic district and other structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with structures or places with historic significance located in Box Elder County.

Plein Air Work will be added to the Fine Art Show as work is completed, no later than Friday, May 24th at 11:00 am.


Annual Sidewalk Celebration

The unique retail shops in downtown will extend onto the sidewalks and into the alleys, offering an amazing assortment of activities, entertainment, and food

Hours:  Friday & Saturday from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Main Street Live Stage

Enjoy live music and performing arts all day at the Main Street Stage. The capstone event will be a live concert featuring singer/songwriter - To Be Announced



 Chalk Art Contest

The Chalk Art Contest returns to Artisan Alley this year, where you can watch real-time as images come to life. These incredible artists always produce some of the best artwork at Art on Main. The emotion evoked and the devotion displayed is sure to inspire you!

Birds of Bear River Photography Exhibit

Third annual invitational photography exhibit with a focus on birds, wildlife, and landscapes of the Bear River ecosystem. Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 7:00 pm

Sponsored and hosted by Andy Berchtold, Besst Realty.

Festival Parking

Parking is available in the City building Parking Lot, the County Courthouse Parking lot, and behind the stores on Main Street.

See a map of the venue locations here.

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Attendance at Art on Main is free and open to the public, with one minor exception. Premium tickets for the live concert (will provide 100 premium (front row) seats for the price of $10.00 each. The Artist Reception held Friday evening is no longer a paid event. Come enjoy refreshments and visit one on one with our amazing artists.

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Artist Sign-Ups

Whether you are a seasoned fine artist, a budding photographer, or a passionate performer or potter, we have a place for you this year at Art on Main in Historic Brigham City. We've significantly increased our prize pool, which always returns the registration fees we collect, begun an aggressive advertising campaign to up the visitor count, and have great support from our local Main Street community.



We're accepting artist applications until May 15, 2024. Please join us for the seventh annual Art on Main in Historic Brigham City on Memorial Day Weekend, May 2-25, 2024.

How to Participate

  • Click the button below to go to the Artist Registration Portal
  • Select the venue(s) of your choice
  • Complete the registration and upload images (if required by jury selection)
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