CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll
CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll
Accepting concepts for creating outdoor Gondola and Snow Globe interiors that reflect the theme “Winter Wonderland”.
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 a series of inactive Gondolas and 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 Wonderland themes.
Element(s) of movement.
Festive Lighting is encouraged and welcomed (basic interior lighting will be provided). Lighting for the Snow Globes must be 12–24 volts max, compatible with a standard low-voltage outlet.
As part of a Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll scavenger hunt, artists must integrate a specific object into their design for audiences to find. This year, the object is a silver snowflake.
Content appropriate for all ages.
For Gondolas: Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 60” x 69” plywood platform. Full dimensions of the provided Gondola are shown on pages 8 and 9 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 on page 11 of this Call. The plexiglass globe has a seam down the center of the plexiglass so please have this in mind as you consider how your design will be enclosed.
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:
Gondolas:
Artists will be selected and notified by October 10, 2025. From October 10 - November 10, 2025 Artists will contract with CVMA and fabricate their artworks. The artwork install period will take place from November 12-19, 2025. CVMA will meet with the artists on November 20, 2025 for final inspection and sign-off. Gondola artwork must be installed onsite at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain in Park City, UT.
The Gondolas will remain at Canyons Village until April 2026, at which time they will be decommissioned and the artworks will be uninstalled by CVMA.
Snow Globes:
Artists will be selected and notified by October 10, 2025. From October 10 - November 10, 2025 Artists will contract with HPCA and fabricate their artworks. Once artists are selected and contracted, they will need to go to Webb Productions in Salt Lake City, UT to pick up the Snow Globe base. Artists will construct their artwork on top of the base. Artists must ensure that the artwork is well anchored to the base so artwork can be safely transported by Webb Productions.
November 10-14, 2025 is the final installation period with Webb Productions. Artists will bring their completed artwork (already adhered to base) and will be onsite with the Webb team. They will work directly with Snow Globe fabricators at Webb to ensure they successfully integrate their artwork inside the Snow Globes.
Webb Productions will transport the completed Snow Globes to their install sites on Park City’s Historic Main Street on November 21, 2025.
The Snow Globes will remain on Main Street until January 5, 2026, at which time Webb Productions will remove them and transport them to their facility for decommissioning. Once deinstalled, the Snow Globes will be available at Webb Productions for artist pickup. Any creations not collected by January 30, 2026, will no longer be the responsibility of Webb Productions or HPCA.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any artist or team of artists interested in creating designs driven by the project goals, to be completed in November 2025, 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 Friday, October 3, 2025. 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: Friday, September 5, 2025
Artist Applications Due: Friday, October 3, 2025 (5pm MST)
Artist Selection process: October 6-10, 2025
Artists Selected/Notified: October 10, 2025
Contracting and artwork development period: October 10 - November 10, 2025
Artwork ready for install/complete: November 10, 2025
Gondolas:
Gondola artworks installed on-site in Canyons Village: November 12-19, 2025
Gondola final inspection with CVMA team: November 20, 2025
Gondolas decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: April 2026
Snow Globes:
Snow Globe drop off/installation at Webb Productions in SLC: November 10-14, 2025
Snow Globes transported to Main Street: November 21, 2025 (this is done by Webb, not the artist)
Snow Globe Art Stroll live on Park City’s Historic Main Street: November 22, 2025-January 2026
Snow Globes decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: January 5, 2026
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 Wonderland 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.
● Quality of materials proposed for the artwork.
● 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 and Grants Coordinator
Arts Council of Park City & Summit County
thea@pcscarts.org
GONDOLA DIMENSIONS:
SNOW GLOBE DIMENSIONS:
