Accepting concepts for creating outdoor Gondola and Snow Globe interiors that reflect the theme “Winter Olympic Legacy”.

PROJECT GOALS:
Canyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’) and Historic Park City Alliance (‘HPCA’) are seeking Utah-based artists/artist teams to creatively decorate the interior of 5 inactive Gondolas and 7 Snow Globes. The Gondolas will be stationed around Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, and the Snow Globes will be stationed around Park City’s historic Main Street. Both structures will invite guests to peer inside; those who do will be greeted by a magical scene created by a local Utah visual artist. Each Gondola and Snow Globe will have a QR code display on the exterior, giving guests access to artist information, and a map of the other Gondolas and Snow Globes throughout Park City.

NOTE: The Gondolas and Snow Globes differ in their structure and dimensions. When submitting your application, please specify whether your design is intended for the Gondolas or the Snow Globes. If your design is able to be adapted to fit either structure, please note this in your application as well.

PROJECT DETAILS:
Each Gondola will have a provided 60” x 69” plywood platform. Each Snow Globe will have a provided 30” rotating base. The platforms and bases must be decorated with unique artwork. Ideal proposals for both Gondolas and Snow Globes will include:

Winter Olympic Legacy themes.
Element(s) of movement.

Festive Lighting is encouraged and welcomed (Basic interior lighting will be provided).
Hidden objects for guests to find as part of a Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll scavenger hunt (objects will be specified by CVMA and HPCA teams- this could include olympic rings, skis, and other Winter Olympic-themed objects, etc.).
Content appropriate for all ages.
For Gondolas: Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 60”x69” plywood platform. Full dimensions of the provided Gondola are shown at the end of this Call.
For Snow Globes: Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 30” rotating base. These bases spin constantly, and as such it is recommended you do not design your installation to be more than 30 pounds. Full dimensions of the Snow Globes are shown at the end of this Call. The plexi globe has a seam down the center of the plexi so please have this in mind as you consider how your design will be enclosed. Lighting for the Snow Globes must not exceed 20 amps.

PROJECT BUDGET:

A budget of $4,000 per Gondola/Snow Globe 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.

For Gondolas: The exterior of the Gondolas will be wrapped by CVMA.

PROJECT INSPIRATION/EXAMPLES:

Gondolas

Video from the 2023 Gondola Art Stroll: https://vimeo.com/899553930

Snow Globes

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The artwork install period will take place from November 18-21, 2024 with the launch date of November 22, 2024. Gondola 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 tents and electric heat sources during the install period. Snow Globe artwork must be installed onsite at locations along Park City’s Historic Main Street, Park City, UT. Snow globe fabrication will take place indoors in a fabricator warehouse.

The Gondolas and Snow Globes will remain at Canyons Village and on Main Street until April 2025, at which time they will be decommissioned and the artworks will be uninstalled by CVMA and HPCA.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any artist or team of artists interested in creating designs driven by the project goals, to be completed in November 2024, 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 & Snow Globe Art Stroll. 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 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. Interested artists must also email required application materials via email to thea@pcscarts.org. Please put “Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll 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, September 16, 2024
Artist Applications Due: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (5pm MST)
Artists Selection: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Project Execution Period (onsite at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain and Main Street, Park City): November 18-21, 2024
Project Launch: November 22, 2024
Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll live at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain and on Park City’s Historic Main Street: November 22, 2024-April 2025
Gondolas and Snow Globes decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: April 2025

PROCESS + ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA:

The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County will accept all artwork applications and submissions on behalf of the CVMA and HPCA teams. CVMA and HPCA 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 and HPCA.

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 & Snow Globe Art Stroll.

● Integration of Winter Olympic Legacy 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 and/or Snow Globe 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 Gondolas and Snow Globes will be displayed outdoors; while the artwork inside the structures 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 least two (2) 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 a 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 & Snow Globe Art Stroll and 2 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

GONDOLA DIMENSIONS:

SNOW GLOBE DIMENSIONS:

CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll