CALL TO ARTISTS: Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll
Accepting concepts for creating outdoor Gondola and Snow Globe interiors that reflect the theme “Holiday Lights”.
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 interactive 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 can be adapted to fit either structure, please specify this in your application.
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: ● “Holiday Lights” theme.
Element(s) of movement.
Festive Lighting is encouraged (basic interior lighting will be provided). Lighting for the Snow Globes must be 12–24 volts max, compatible with a standard low-voltage 110V 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. We ask that artist only hide this object in their artwork, as adding additional scavenger hunt items can confuse the viewer.
Content appropriate for all ages.
For Gondolas: Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 60” x 69” plywood platform. Artist will screw or otherwise attach elements to the plywood platform. Hanging elements are allowed (from the top of the gondola) but may need an additional platform or connections from the ceiling installed by the artist. Each gondola will have one 110V outlet and a power strip below the plywood to plug into. The height from the plywood to the top of the gondola is 35 inches, with a 23-inch door opening. The width of the space is narrower at the top because of the shape of the gondola (47 inches x 62 inches). Full dimensions of the Gondola provided are shown below.
For Snow Globes: Sculptural/3-dimensional aspects that fit the 30” rotating base. Artwork should be visually engaging from every angle. We hope artists will think in three dimensions, creating designs that reveal new details as they spin and can be enjoyed from all sides. 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 below. The plexiglass globe has a seam down the center of the plexiglass so please bear 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. Artists should include an itemized list of materials of at least $500 to but not to exceed $1,000 total.
For Gondolas: The exterior of the Gondolas will be wrapped by CVMA.
PROJECT INSPIRATION/EXAMPLES:
Gondolas
Video Gondola Art Stroll: https://cvma.com/gondola-art-stroll/
Snow Globes
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Gondolas:
Artists will be selected and notified by October 9, 2026. From October 10 - November 8, 2026, Artists will contract with CVMA and fabricate their artworks. The artwork installation period will take place from November 9-19, 2026. CVMA will meet with the artists on Thursday, November 19, 2026, 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 9, 2026. From October 9 - November 8, 2026, 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 9-13, 2026, 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 19, 2026.
The Snow Globes will remain on Main Street until January 4, 2027, 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, 2027, 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 2026, may produce a proposal in accordance with the guidelines provided below. Artists 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 applying. Incomplete responses will not be considered.
DEADLINE:
Applications are due by 5 PM Mountain Time on Friday, October 2, 2026. Interested artists must submit required application materials as one single PDF not to exceed 10pages to jenny@pcscarts.org. “Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll Proposal” must be in the subject line. The artists must clearly state if their application is for Gondolas, snow globes or both in the body of the email and in the proposal. 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 3, 2026
Artist Applications Due: Friday, October 2, 2026 (5pm MST)
Artist Selection process: October 6-10, 2026
Artists Selected/Notified: October 9, 2026
Contracting and artwork development period: October 10 - November 8, 2026 ● Artwork ready for install/complete: November 9 to 19, 2026
Artwork completion deadline including installation is November 19, 2026. Any artists who cannot meet this deadline may be disqualified and will not be eligible to apply next year.
Gondolas:
Gondola artworks installed by the artist on-site at Canyons Village: November 9- 18, 2026
Gondola artworks final inspection with CVMA team: November 19, 2026
Gondolas decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: April 2027
Snow Globes:
Snow Globe drop off/installation at Webb Productions in SLC: November 9-13, 2026
Snow Globes transported to Main Street: November 19, 2026 (this is done by Webb, not the artist)
Snow Globe Art Stroll live on Park City’s Historic Main Street: November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027
Snow Globes decommissioned and artworks uninstalled: January 4, 2027
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 the Holiday Lights 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. Artists must provide a detailed materials list for their project proposal. Artists may choose to incorporate additional sustainable or “green” practices and qualities of materials. All materials must be of professional quality, intended for long term public display and can withstand cold outdoor temperatures and direct sunlight.
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.
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 as a single PDF not to exceed 10 pages, along with a visual rendering and description of the proposed artwork for the Gondola & Snow Globe Art Stroll and 2 professional references to jenny@pcscarts.org.
PRE-SUBMISSION MEETING:
Artist may choose to attend a resubmission meeting on Monday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. via zoom. The meeting is optional and not required. Those who want to attend the meeting may request a link to the meeting no later than Saturday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. by emailing jenny@pcscarts.org.
QUESTIONS:
All questions must be submitted no later than Friday, September 25. Questions will be answered to by Tuesday, September 29. Questions may be sent via email to Jenny Diersen, Public Art Coordinator for the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County at jenny@pcscarts.org.
GONDOLA DIMENSIONS:
SNOW GLOBE DIMENSIONS:
