Our Guide to Park City Gallery Stroll
The last Friday of each month brings art lovers to Park City’s historic Main Street for the monthly Gallery Stroll presented by the Park City Gallery Association. An enchanting evening riddled with creativity, camaraderie, and culture is a local favorite and Park City invites all to join. Gallery MAR has put together their suggestions on the best way to stroll... enjoy!
Start with a Cocktail
A quick visit to our nearby neighbors, the brand new cocktail bar on Main Street: The Palomino is the perfect first stop.
Named after a horse of a different color that perfectly complements the exceptional dining experience of their sister restaurant Riverhorse. With carefully curated menus of signature cocktails, spirits, artisanal beers, fine wines, and delicious bites, locals and travelers alike can revel in familiar favorites or adventures with something truly new and unique.
Grab a Bite
Stop by the Palomino sister restaurant and treat yourself to a lovely dinner at Riverhorse on Main.
One of the oldest and most distinguished restaurants on Park City’s Historic Main Street, you can enjoy. Located at exactly 540 Main Street, this culinary gem is where you can find American comfort food with a Southwest flair at this rustic yet refined Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant.
What’s not to love about great wine, amazing food and live music: the art! Pieces by our own Gallery MAR artists decorate the walls aiding in the creation of a casual but upscale ambiance fit for a ski town.
Where to Start your Stroll
Whether you start at the bottom of Main, up at the top or somewhere in the middle of the stretch, you can’t go wrong. Although, with the incline you would likely prefer you start at the top and walk down. Fret not, there is the free trolley that will take you where you need to go.
The Park City Gallery Association has created a very handy map that highlights the participating galleries – making it easy to follow along.
Call us biased, but we think starting at the top of the hill is the perfect way to stroll so that you can take in the view of the sunset and the mountains as you go. Look out for the Park City Gallery Association flags as you embark on your evening outing.
How to Stroll
As you stroll from gallery to gallery, revel in the incredible art scene that Park City has cultivated over the years. Each gallery boasts a different collection of artists, styles and mediums, ensuring that every viewer, from novice to expert, can find something to enjoy.
New to the art scene? Remember these tips when meandering through a gallery:
Take your time: Not all galleries are created equal. Some are meant to feature single artists while others might have multiple on one wall. Visiting a gallery is the perfect lesson in presence. Give each piece you view a moment to savor and appreciate what the artist is trying to convey to you. Notice how it makes you feel, what it makes you think.
View then photograph: Photos are often encouraged but give yourself a moment to be with the work before snapping a picture!
Be Curious, Not Judgemental: Whether the artists are onsite or not, the gallery professionals are there for a reason! Learn more about the artist’s inspiration, process, or medium by being curious and asking questions. You might find a great appreciation when the context behind the piece is more apparent.
Post Stroll Enjoyment:
Looking to continue to enjoy Park City’s iconic Main Street after the stroll? Head on over to the Spur Bar and Grill for live music and refreshments. A local hotspot and visitor favorite on the block, you can always find a full band in the “Back Bar” and a solo artist upstairs, making it impossible not to find an enjoyable environment to enjoy good drinks and good company! Also take a peek at the art on the walls there too. You might recognize some Western-inspired pieces by Gallery MAR artist Maura Allen.
The monthly Gallery Strolls are brought to you by the Park City Art Gallery Association. All locals, visitors, and neighbors are invited to stop by the galleries as they roll out the〝red carpet〞 on the last Friday of every month from 6 pm to 9 pm to explore their captivating exhibitions and vast collections while you create lasting memories.
