CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola Art Walk at Canyons Village
To see more about artists chosen and gondola locations, visit www.cvma.com/gondola-art-stroll
See the finished Gondolas at Canyons Village through April 2024
Accepting concepts for creating outdoor interactive gondola interiors that reflect the theme “Winter Wonderland.”
PROJECT GOALS:
Canyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’) is seeking 5 Utah-based artists/artist teams to creatively decorate the interior of inactive gondolas. The gondolas will be stationed around the Canyons Village Base Area at Park City Mountain Resort, and will invite resort guests to peer through the gondola windows; those who do will be greeted by a magical winter wonderland scene created by a local Utah visual artist. Each gondola will have a QR code display on the exterior of the gondola giving guests access to artist information, what to find in that specific gondola, and a map of the other gondolas throughout Canyons Village. Each gondola will have a provided 60”x69” plywood platform that must be decorated with unique artwork. Ideal proposals will include:
Winter/Holiday themes.
Element(s) of movement.
Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 60”x69” plywood platform. The platform will be placed inside the gondola, and the installation must fit between the platform and the ceiling of the gondola. Full dimensions of the provided Gondola are shown at the end of this Call.
Festive Lighting is encouraged and welcomed (Basic interior lighting and shore power will be provided).
Hidden objects for guests to find as part of a Gondola Art Walk scavenger hunt (objects will be specified by CVMA team- this could include snowmen, skis, and other Winter-themed objects, etc.).
Content appropriate for all ages.
Please note: All installed elements must be attached with removable elements that do not damage the interior of the gondola, including the paint and seats.
PROJECT BUDGET:
A budget of $4,000 per gondola is inclusive of artists’ fees, materials, labor, insurance (artist agreement will require either worker’s comp insurance or waiver), and equipment to design and produce artwork, artwork installation, and travel costs including ground transportation. The exterior of the gondola will be wrapped by CVMA.
PROJECT INSPIRATION/EXAMPLES:
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The artwork install period will take place from December 18-21, 2023 with the launch date of December 22, 2023. Artwork must be installed onsite at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain in Park City, UT. Canyons Village Management Association will provide selected artists with heated tents during the install period.
The gondolas will remain at the Canyons until April 2024, at which time they will be decommissioned and the artworks will be uninstalled by the Canyons Village Management Association.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any artist or team of artists interested in creating designs driven by the project goals, to be completed in December 2023, may produce a proposal in accordance with the guidelines provided below. Artist(s) must be a resident of Utah State, and preference will be given to artists who are residents of Summit County, UT.
APPLICATION:
Artists and/or artist teams residing in Utah may submit concepts for the Gondola Art Walk. Submission of digital materials is required. Please review all guidelines in this Call to Artists before submitting an application. Incomplete responses will not be considered.
DEADLINE:
Applications are due by 5 PM Mountain Time on Friday, December 1st, 2023. Interested artists must also email required application materials via email to thea@pcscarts.org. Please put “CVMA Gondola Art Walk Proposal” in the subject line. Required application materials can be found below in the ‘HOW TO APPLY’ section of this Call to Artists.
TIMELINE:
Call to Artists launch: Monday, November 13, 2023
Artist Applications Due: Friday, December 1, 2023 (5pm MST)
Artists Selection: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Project Execution Period (onsite at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain): December 18-21, 2023
Project Launch: December 22, 2023
Gondola Art Walk live at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain: December 22, 2023-April 2024
Gondolas decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: April 2024
PROCESS + ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA:
The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County will accept all artwork applications and submissions on behalf of the CVMA team. CVMA staff and board members will review all eligible applications and make selections based on the criteria outlined below. All final decisions will be made by management at CVMA.
Applications will be reviewed on the following criteria. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
● A proposed concept that helps achieve the stated goals of the Gondola Art Walk.
● Integration of Winter/Holiday design themes aligned with previous artwork examples (i.e. color scheme, design layout, etc.).
● Quality of skills and the ability to develop a unique and creative gondola interior display.
● Demonstrated applicant ability to create artworks appropriate in concept for this project.
● Potential to successfully complete the project within the required timeframe.
● Adherence to the maximum budget of $4,000.
● Functionality and durability of the proposed services. The gondola will be displayed outdoors; while the artwork inside the gondolas will be protected, artists should take into consideration the variable temperatures and weather conditions of Park City’s winter.
● Professional References - Applicants should list and provide contact information for at three (3) references to contact for similar work performed.
● Additional sustainable or “green” practices and qualities of your materials preferred.
● Overall professionalism and presentation of ideas and application materials.
● Artist residency in Summit County and/or Utah State.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email an brief artist bio, three images of your artwork (JPG, PNG, or PDF), along with a visual rendering and description of the proposed artwork for the Gondola Art Walk and 3 professional references to thea@pcscarts.org,
Any questions may be sent via email to:
Thea Henney, Public Art, Grants, and Communications Coordinator
Arts Council | Park City & Summit County
thea@pcscarts.org
Media Contact:
Jocelyn Scudder, Executive Director
Arts Council | Park City & Summit County
jocelyn@pcscarts.org
413-847-0975
GONDOLA DIMENSIONS:
Height of the gondola interior from the plywood platform to the ceiling will vary slightly, but will not be greater than 35 inches. The platform will provide a flat surface for the installation and will sit above the chairs.
Pictured: interior of gondola, minus seats, windows, and 60”x69” platform. The windows and platform will be installed by the time selected artists being their work on the gondolas.
