Park City's Public Art Program
The Park City Council approved $200,000 in funds for public art projects in June of 2003. In December 2003, after working closely with the Park City Summit County Arts Council, a policy was adopted forming the Public Art Advisory Board and launching the City’s public art program.
The seven-member Public Art Advisory Board, appointed by the City Council, makes recommendations to City Council regarding public art expenditures. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month, at 5:00 p.m., at Miners Hospital. The meetings are open to the public. Members serve two-year terms. The next vacancies will occur on June 30, 2008.
Park City’s public art projects have included the Park City Sound Garden, public park benches and bike racks, bus shelter artwork, Olympic monuments, and sculptures on City trails. Projects currently underway include artwork for the City’s new public safety building and a fish sculpture along Poison Creek Trail.
Visit the Park City Municipal web site at www.parkcity.org (click Government/Boards & Commissions/Public Art Advisory Board) to find information about the public art program, a list of advisory board members, current calls-to-artists, and how to apply for a position on the board.
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