Request for Qualifications: Legacy on Display with Art-Filled Cabriolets
The Arts Council of Park City & Summit County (‘Arts Council’) is accepting applications from Qualified Artists for artwork to be placed on a series of decommissioned cabriolet cabins that reflect the theme “Community in Canyons Village” for Park City Community Foundation’s (PCCF) Fundraising Event, “Your Legacy on Display: Artful Cabriolets”, produced in partnership with Canyons Village Management Association (‘CVMA’), Vail Resorts Epic Promise Foundation and and Park City Mountain (‘PCM’), and Park City Community Foundation (‘PCCF’).
PROJECT GOALS: Park City Community Foundation and the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County (the “Arts Council”), in partnership with Canyons Village Management Association, Vail Resorts Epic Promise Foundation and Park City Mountain are seeking qualified Utah-based artists or artist teams to create original artworks for installation on six decommissioned Cabriolet cabins. These cabins will be sold as part of a fundraising initiative benefiting Park City Community Foundation.
The completed Cabriolet cabins will be installed at the Canyons Village Forum and will include donor recognition plaques acknowledging contributing supporters. Up to ten (10) artists will be selected as finalists to develop and refine conceptual approaches for the project. From this pool, six (6) artists will be commissioned to complete final artworks. Selected artists will enter a collaborative refinement phase with assigned donors following selection to further develop and finalize artwork concepts, responding to the theme "Community in Canyons Village” (i.e. Mountains, Adventure, Music, Events, or Culture).
Upon completion, all works will become outdoor public installations and will include donor recognition as appropriate.
PROJECT DETAILS: Each Cabriolet cabin measures approximately 66” long x 68” wide x 100” tall. Selected artists will be expected to apply artwork to the full exterior and interior surfaces of the cabin structure. All media will be considered; however, artists must account for long-term outdoor exposure in an alpine environment, including significant temperature fluctuations, snow, moisture, and UV exposure.
All completed works must be sealed with a high-durability, weather-resistant protective coating suitable for exterior installation. Cabriolet cabins will be retrofitted with a bench and table for functionality on display. Artwork should cover the entire structure.
Artists are responsible for all aspects of fabrication, production, installation coordination, and delivery of completed work.
PRESUPUESTO DEL PROYECTO:
Finalist stipend: $250
A finalist pool of up to 10 artists will be selected for the project. Each finalist will receive a $250 stipend to develop an artwork concept and proposal for the cabriolet artwork.
Commission budget: $4,000 per cabriolet (all-inclusive)
If selected, Artists will receive a budget of $4,000 per cabriolet, which is inclusive of artists’ fees, materials, labor, insurance (artists will be required to carry appropriate insurance or sign a waiver as applicable), and equipment needed to design and produce artwork to prepare for final artwork installation.
PROJECT DEADLINE:
Applications are due by 11:59PM MST on Friday, May 22, 2026. Interested artists must email required application materials via email to jenny@pcscarts.org. Please put “Artful Cabriolet RFQ Application_(artist name)” in the subject line. Required application materials can be found below in the ‘HOW TO APPLY’ section of this Request for Qualifications.
CRONOGRAMA DEL PROYECTO:
If an artist is selected, they will be paired with a donor to discuss any additional elements needed in the artwork design. The artwork design period will take place in the June/July timeframe, with a completion date of July 15, 2026.
Individual community members will bid on the cabriolet structures to develop artwork, and the cabriolet will be placed throughout Canyons Village for outdoor display. Artists are able to create artwork onsite (exact location TBA).
Request for Qualifications Launch: May 1, 2026
RFQ Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm MST
Finalist Artist Pool Selected: June 5, 2026
Artist Contract Period & Donor Pairing: June/July 2026
Artwork Installation Period: June/July 2026
Artwork Completion: July 15, 2026, subject to change based on installation schedule. Artists will be notified if timeline is extended.
REQUISITOS DE ELEGIBILIDAD:
Any artist or team of artists interested in creating artful designs driven by the project goals, to be completed by July 15, 2026, may submit an application to the RFQ in accordance with the guidelines provided below. Artist(s) must be a resident of Utah State. Preference may be given to local artists (Summit County, UT residents).
APLICACIÓN:
Artists and/or artist teams residing in Utah may submit an application to be considered for the Artful Cabriolet project. Submission of digital materials is required. Please review all guidelines in this RFQ before submitting an application. Incomplete responses will not be considered.
PROCESS + ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA: This RFQ is a qualifications-based selection process. Finalists will be selected based on submitted materials. No full project proposals are required at this stage.
The Arts Council will accept all RFQ submissions on behalf of Park City Community Foundation. The Arts Council, Park City Community Foundation, CVMA, and PCMR project teams will review all eligible submissions and make finalist selections based on the criteria outlined below. All final decisions for artwork will be made by CVMA Arts Council leadership.
Las solicitudes se evaluarán según los siguientes criterios. Tenga en cuenta que no se aceptarán solicitudes tardías o incompletas.
Artistic Excellence: Demonstrated quality, originality, and creativity in the artist’s body of work, as well as the strength of the artistic vision and approach.
Relevant Experience: Experience producing public art, large-scale works, sculptural installations, or other projects of comparable complexity, scope, or visibility.
Professional Capacity: Ability to successfully manage and complete a project of this scale, including communication, reliability, timeline adherence, budget awareness, and professional presentation of application materials.
Community Relevance: Ability to reflect, engage, or respond to the local community, including cultural, environmental, or regional themes relevant to Park City and Summit County, Utah.
Local Residency: Artist residency in Utah.
CÓMO SOLICITARLO:
Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration by May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm to Jenny Diersen at jenny@pcscarts.org. All materials must be submitted digitally in PDF format, combined files are preferred. Files should be no larger than 25MB.
Letter of Interest: A brief statement describing the artist’s interest in the project, general approach to public art, and initial ideas or inspiration for working with repurposed Cabriolet cabins.
Artist Resume/CV: A current resume outlining relevant professional experience, particularly in public art, installation, sculpture, or comparable work. Your resume should also include your address.
Portfolio of Work: 8–15 images of relevant completed work, including basic details such as title, year, materials, dimensions, and location. Images should demonstrate scale and experience with public or site-responsive work.
Project Approach Statement: A short narrative describing the artist’s general conceptual approach to site-specific or sculptural work and how they might respond to this opportunity.
References: Two to three professional references familiar with the artist’s work and qualifications.
Team Information (if applicable): Names and roles of all collaborating artists or partners involved in the project.
Cualquier pregunta puede enviarse por correo electrónico a:
Jenny Diersen | Public Art Coordinator
Consejo de las Artes de Park City y el condado de Summit
CABRIOLET IMAGES:
Dimensions: approximately 66” long x 68" wide x 100" tall. Approximately 800 lbs.
