Urban Talent Management Expands to Phoenix, Bringing Decades of Expertise

The Utah-based modeling and acting agency opens an office in Arizona's fast-growing talent market.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:05pm

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A high-end, minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a sleek desk setup with a laptop, pen, and potted plant, conceptually representing the professional, corporate nature of the talent management industry.Urban Talent Management's expansion into Phoenix signals the city's growing prominence as a hub for the entertainment and commercial industries in the Southwest.Phoenix Today

Urban Talent Management, a full-service modeling and acting agency founded in 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah, announced the grand opening of its new Phoenix, Arizona location on April 14, 2026. The agency, which has offices in Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and now Arizona, represents models, actors, voiceover artists, and other talent for various industries. The Phoenix expansion will allow Urban Talent Management to serve Arizona's growing talent pool and commercial production sector.

Why it matters

The expansion of Urban Talent Management into the Phoenix market highlights the city's rising prominence as a hub for the entertainment and commercial industries in the Southwest. By bringing its nearly three decades of talent representation expertise to Arizona, the agency aims to discover and develop local talent, providing them with professional opportunities they may not have previously accessed.

The details

Urban Talent Management's new Phoenix office will be located at 1990 W Camelback Rd. Suite 101A and will be led by a team of experienced bookers. The agency operates on a commission-only model, earning a 15% cut only when talent is booked and paid. In addition to representation, the agency's sister company, Style Incorporated, will offer training and portfolio services to help talent develop their skills and become market-ready.

  • Urban Talent Management was founded in Salt Lake City in 1997.
  • The agency's new Phoenix office will open on April 14, 2026.

The players

Urban Talent Management

A full-service modeling and acting agency founded in 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices in Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and now Arizona.

Tina Bullen

Co-Founder and President of Urban Talent Management.

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What they’re saying

“Phoenix is currently one of the most dynamic talent markets in the country. The commercial production sector, the film industry, and the live events market in Arizona have been growing for years, and there are extraordinary talent here that have never had access to professional representation and opportunities. We've spent nearly 30 years in Salt Lake City and our other markets building talent careers from the ground up. We're excited to do the same for Phoenix.”

— Tina Bullen, Co-Founder and President of Urban Talent Management

What’s next

The new Phoenix office of Urban Talent Management will begin accepting new talent appointments on April 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Urban Talent Management's expansion into the Phoenix market demonstrates the city's growing prominence as an entertainment and commercial hub in the Southwest. By bringing its decades of talent representation expertise to Arizona, the agency aims to discover and develop local talent, providing them with professional opportunities they may not have previously accessed.