Park City Public Art
Enriching and connecting the Park City community through visual art in public spaces
General Art
Park City’s Public Art program was started in the 1980’s by local art enthusiasts and businesses. For over 40 years the collection has aimed to inspire a complete community, and celebrate Park City’s vibrant history, culture and environment. The thriving arts program has commissioned over 100 works by local, regional and national artists.
Park City Ice Arena Banners
Symphony of Movement
Surrounding
Wild City - Open Spaces
Miners Hospital
Van's Mural
Park City Old Town Transit Center Mural
Franz the Bear
Loosey The Moose
Park City's Pride
Park City's Pride
Park City's Pride
Park City's Pride
Sheltering Aspens
Air
“Thoughts, Ideas, and Emotions: A Tribute to Jackson Pollock”
Star Mine
A Morning in Park City
Breaking Ground
Ol' Miner
Suffrage 2020
Abbey Peterson Dordery Memorial Wind Sculpture
Park City Ice Arena Banners
Bob Commander
2010
printed poplin
5 brightly colored banners hang over the ice sheet in the Park City Ice Arena brightening the space with vibrant representations of local winter sports. From left to right the banners depict figure skating, speed skating, curling, sled hockey, and ice hockey. The banners were designed by Bob Commander, a Salt Lake City based designer and illustrator who also designed the Art Kids bus shelter on Kearns Boulevard.
Symphony of Movement
Joshua Wiener
2015
aluminum
"Symphony of Movement," constructed of 160 aluminum rods, creates an optical illusion of movement reflective of the surrounding activities and landscape. The viewer is invited to walk through the two parallel rows of reflective aluminum. The illusion of movement is activated by the viewer's own motion. The art unites ground, sky, and person. The project was installed in Quinn's Junction near a dog park, ice rink, playing fields, and popular trail system in 2015. Wiener, who resides in Boulder, Colorado, noticed the activities in these locations and the surrounding landscape and used those to create the forms of this artwork.
Surrounding
Danielle Wyckoff
2015
ink, mulberry paper, recycled aluminum
"Surrounding" is a site-specific artwork contains personal stories about Park City that the artist collected from the public during April 2015. The stories were screen printed onto eight, 30" x 60" mulberry paper panels installed on the library wall. The printed stories overlap, revealing and obscuring parts of the narratives, and accumulate to form mountains that resemble those encircling Park City. Recycled aluminum discs of varying sizes hover suspended in front of the upper portion of the work where they reflect light and cast cloud-like shadows onto the prints. Their presence refers to the weather of the area: snow, sunshine, and cloud shadows moving across the landscape. They also symbolize the town's silver-mining past. This piece honors the past, present, and future of Park City, as well as the landscape and people who shape it. Supporters and collaborators on this project include the Park City Public Art Advisory Board, Jenny Diersen, Dave Gustafson, the members of the City Council, the Park City Library staff, the many people involved in preparing and constructing the renovated library, and the storytellers.
Wild City - Open Spaces
Emily Herr
2018
acrylic paint
The "Wild City" murals cover the north wall of each of four floors in Park City's China Bridge Parking Garage. The murals layer silhouettes of local Utah wildflower species over community painted images of local culture and the Wasatch Mountain Range. The mural themes are (from the bottom level up): Level 1: Open Spaces ,Level 2: Arts and Culture, Level 3: History, and Level 4: Winter Sports. The public participated in the mural making over four weekends, creating an underpainting aligned with the theme of each floor. The artist then painted an overlay of specific local botanical species, allowing the underpainting to show through. Herr's process of involving local residents in the mural painting is as important to the work as the mural itself which serves as a record of the process.
Miners Hospital
Judy Taylor
circa 2001
lithograph
The Park City Miners Hospital treated sick and injured miners in early Park City mining days. The site is an iconic and important historic building that has served many purposes including the City Hall, Park City Library, and is currently used as a facility for community meetings and events. The "Miners Hospital" lithographic print of artist Judy Taylor's watercolor painting, hangs inside the building. Judy Taylor was an accomplished watercolor artist, dedicated member of the Park City Public Art Advisory Board, and a longtime arts advocate. She created the Judy Taylor Memorial Fund to help fund public art in Park City. This artwork was donated to the City in 2016. Print Edition: 322/700
Van's Mural
Erin D. Garcia, Jillian Evelyn
2019
acrylic paint
The Vans Mural, located on the exterior wall of the Park City Ice Arena, was donated in 2019 to the city by Vans, a popular skate lifestyle brand. The company commissioned artists Erin D. Garcia and Jillian Evelyn to paint the mural. The artist had never met and worked together virtually to merge their styles in this collaborative design.
Park City Old Town Transit Center Mural
Marianne Cone
2001
found objects
Mural artist Marianne Cone was born in Park City and became an important member of the community as an artist, gallery owner, City Council member, and director of the Park City Museum. Cone used her extensive knowledge of town history to portray historically accurate buildings, local public figures, and the various modes of transit used in Park City's past and present. Chairlifts, coal cars, sleighs, and hot air balloons are some of the methods shown. The artist utilized historic photos of Park City for the painting, including photos of the Coalition Mine, the Old Crescent Tramway, and a pair of skiers. These photo can be seen in the Park City Museum on Main Street. The mural was commissioned as part of a project to rebuild the Old Town Transit Center for the 2002 Olympics.
Franz the Bear
Michele vandenHeuvel
2001
bronze
"Franz the Bear" is a popular Park City sculpture, often photographed with town visitors. The bronze bear bench weighs more than 500 lbs and was installed as part of a project to rebuild the Old Town Transit Center for the 2002 Olympics. The sculpture resides near the walking path connecting Main Street to the transit center.
Loosey The Moose
Brent Brimhall
2003
fiberglass, acrylic paint, textile
"Loosey the Moose" became a Park City icon following a 2003-2004 exhibition that commissioned local and national artists to paint and decorate 22 moose figures placed throughout Park City. The exhibition was followed by a fundraiser auctioning off the moose to raise money for the local Egyptian Theatre Company, Kimball Art Center, and the Park City Performing Arts Foundation. Loosey the Moose, by artist Brent Brimhall, gained recognition during the exhibit and was donated to the City in 2017 by the Davis family who owned the Main Street building it was originally located near. Loosey was eventually relocated to its current location at the nearby walkway between Swede Alley and Main Street and is a popular visitor photo site.
Park City's Pride
Thomas Elmo Williams
2007
Oil paint, canvas
On the north wall the left painting shows the diligent labor of coal miners. The center painting represents the compassion, strength, and devotion of public safety officers. The right painting celebrates community and public service.
Park City's Pride
Thomas Elmo Williams
2007
Oil paint, canvas
On the east wall the left painting shows the nurses in front of the historic Miners Hospital where the sick and injured were cared for. The center painting shows Main Street filled with the men, women, and children who worked and played in the town. The right painting shows the history, fun, and joy of Park City's popular recreation activities and the beautiful scenery of the landscape.
Park City's Pride
Thomas Elmo Williams
2007
oil paint, canvas
This Thomas Elmo Williams painting illustrates Park City public safety officers, citizens, and miners among a montage of historic Park City buildings. Details include the famous Egyptian Theatre, still in operation on Main Street, the former sheriff’s office building, a former Union Pacific Railroad train depot, and the welcoming tower for the 2002 Olympic Games.
Park City's Pride
Thomas Elmo Williams
2007
oil paint, canvas
Thomas Elmo Williams’ sepia toned painting depicts law enforcement officers, local citizens, and important historical structures in Park City over the years. The painting reflects the important role of public safety alongside the town’s legendary mining and winter sports culture.
Sheltering Aspens
Koryn Rotstad
2012
recycled aluminum, dicrotic eco-resin
"Sheltering Aspens," constructed of 72 aluminum rods and eco-resin leaves, simulates the groves of aspen trees found throughout the Park City area. The specialized resin material reflects multiple colors in a yellow to orange spectrum of light, creating a visual reference to the unique quality of sunlight filtered through quaking aspen leaves. Artist Koryn Rotstad studied engineering and environmental design under the late inventor Buckminster Fuller and gives a nod to his theories of components and systems in this work.
Air
Jorge Blanco
2013
aluminum, powder coating, steel
This playful artwork welcomes visitors at the entrance to Park City's public recreation facility, the PC MARC. The sculpture consists of three geometric cyclists painted with bold primary colors elevated on steel poles. The mobile steel pinwheel spokes of each bike catch the wind and spin. Artist Jorge Blanco was inspired by the feel of air on your face when riding a bicycle, the clean air of the mountains, and the fun, active lifestyle of Park City residents.
“Thoughts, Ideas, and Emotions: A Tribute to Jackson Pollock”
The Jeremy Ranch Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (MIA Program)
2020
acrylic paint, paper
"Thoughts, Ideas, and Emotions: A Tribute to Jackson Pollock" was created at Jeremy Ranch Elementary School by the third grade Dual Language Immersion “Red Class,” Led by parent volunteer and professional Park City photographer, Barry Hill.
Star Mine
Anna Leigh Moore
2020
watercolor,paper
After graduating from Ohio University, artist Anna Leigh Moore found her new home in the mountains here in Park City. A trip to the Park City Museum gave her the inspiration for this piece after learning about the miles of mining tunnels beneath the beautiful mountain peaks. Moore stated, "Like roots beneath a large tree, the tunnels gave life to Park City with its first boom of silver. Drawing thousands of hopeful miners to a dark and dangerous underground world. Although the tunnels have long been closed off, their legacy lives on beneath our pristine ski runs." Another important element to her piece was the night sky, citing ancient civilizations that drew on the night sky to create connections with higher powers and give purpose to their lives. Moore said, "When I Imagine Park City, the sky's the limit."
A Morning in Park City
Lauren Penze
2020
acrylic paint, paper
Lauren Penze (age 13) found inspiration for her art in her morning commute."Every morning when I go to school at 7 o'clock, I look up over the mountains and see hot air balloons. They're beautiful, they're colorful and some look big and some small." Seeing the beauty of the many different colors and sizes of the balloons reminded her of the beautiful hometown she lives in. "My painting is colorful and bright, and that is what Park City is all about no matter what season, even in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.
Breaking Ground
Libby Peterkort
2020
ink, paper
Inspired by vintage collage art, Peterkort depicts the playfulness, creativity, and possibility that comes with "Breaking Ground," both in reference to those early silver miners who established the Park City community and also to the establishment of a new Arts District.
Ol' Miner
Tom Martin
2021
bronze, stone
The "Ol' Miner" statue, placed at the Treasure Hill Trailhead in Old Town Park City, depicts Park City mining icon Rich Martinez in a larger-than-life bronze sculpture. The sculpture shows Martinez drilling into a rock using traditional mining equipment. The sculpture was donated by the Martinez family in 2017 to serve as a tribute to all the miners who worked in the Park City mines.
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Suffrage 2020
Nancy Snheibe
2021
painting, mixed media
Nancy Scheibe's mixed media painting "Suffrage 2020" celebrates the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote in the United States. The painting, on display in City Hall, contains a written timeline of the suffrage movement and visual interpretations of historical and contemporary women's issues, including racial equity, in voting.
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Abbey Peterson Dordery Memorial Wind Sculpture
Lyman Whitaker
2021
stainless steel
Lyman Whitaker's kinetic wind sculpture, located near the front entrance of the Park City Library, is a dynamic bronze mobile-like artwork that is activated by the wind. The sculpture is inspired by the natural forms of plants and its silent movement blends gracefully with the outdoor elements. Designed to make the current of the wind visible, Whitaker says that his wind sculptures are most at home near trees.
Place in memory of Abbey Peterson Dordery by her loved ones.
www.whitakerstudio.com
Tunnel Murals
Park City’s extensive pedestrian pathway includes tunnels built under intersections with roads, allowing users to avoid automobile traffic. Local Utah artists transformed these dark tunnels with vibrant works of art. The artwork and tunnels encourage people to walk or ride bicycles rather than driving. The pathway use reduces traffic and helps the environment.
Life in the Ontario Mine, Poison Creek Trail Tunnel Mural
Bonanza Tunnel
Comstock Tunnel Mural
A Sacred Community
Tunnel Vision
Old Town Transit Center Tunnel Mural
Deer Valley Drive Tunnel Mural
Life in the Ontario Mine, Poison Creek Trail Tunnel Mural
Paul Jakubowski
2001
acrylic paint
"Life in the Ontario Mine" is Park City's first pedestrian tunnel mural. Artist Paul Jakubowski was assisted by a group of local volunteers in painting the mural in 2001. The painting depicts scenes from the town's historic silver mining legacy. The scenes include different stages of mining processes and reference the ghostly legend of the Tommy Knockers, mystical miners whose knocking sounds from within the rock signaled productive mining ground. The mural spurred the creation of the many pedestrian tunnel murals throughout the town and county.
Bonanza Tunnel
Benjamin Wiemeyer
2012
acrylic paint
The Park City Walkability Project built pedestrian/bike path tunnels under busy roadways throughout the city. Each tunnel contains a commissioned public mural. Bonanza Tunnel, by Salt Lake artist Benjamin Wiemeyer, transforms the dark tunnel into a bright, energetic space with vibrantly colored elements that add depth and movement to the passageway.
Comstock Tunnel Mural
Sue Galusha and Park City High School art students
2011
acrylic paint
"The Comstock Tunnel" mural is an evolving artwork painted by Park City High School art students. Each of the thirty-two eight foot panels in the pedestrian tunnel contain an original work by a student attending Park City High. Art teacher Sue Galusha initiated the project in 2011 and the project is ongoing. Made possible through a partnership with The Walkability Project and The Park City School District.
A Sacred Community
Danny Stephens, Miguel Galex, Jessika Jeppson
2015
aerosol paint, markers
This project was donated to Park City by University of Utah art students Danny Stephens, Miguel Galex, and Jessika Jeppson, directed by professors Rosi Hayes and Lindsay Larsen. The tunnel is on one of Park City's most well used bike paths and was painted with the help of over 1000 passing pedestrians and cyclists.
Tunnel Vision
Bill Louis
2019
acrylic paint, aerosol paint
"Tunnel Vision," by Utah artist Bill Louis, portrays the environment that surrounds the McPolin Tunnel in geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and patterns. The nearby historic McPolin Farm was purchased by the citizens of Park City in 1990 to protect and maintain open space. Cows, hikers, and bikers in the mural are silhouetted against the landscape, creating a high energy portrait of the adjacent area and its uses. The artist describes his influences as paying "homage to an experience of surveying vibrant topographies and adapting to changing cultural landscapes, while remaining dedicated to his family and a Polynesian culture rich with tradition." He sites influences ranging from West Coast Graffiti art to 20th century artists such as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin. Bill is a member of P.E.A.U. (Pasifika Enriching Arts of Utah), a group for active artists who are creating a pathway for aspiring artists in underprivileged communities.
Old Town Transit Center Tunnel Mural
Chuck Landvatter
2020
acrylic paint
The "Old Town Transit Center Mural" depicts figures of significance in the historic legacy of Park City as a mining town and athletes who represent modern Park City culture of outdoor sports and recreation. Facing the west wall, from left to right: Tori Pillinger a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team athlete, a Chinese railroad laborer and miner, and Silver Queen Susanna Bransford. Facing the east wall, from left to right: Bode Merrill a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team athlete, Sage Kotsenburg a 2015 Olympic Gold Medalist in snowboarding halfpipe, and Eric Porter a well known local mountain biker.
Deer Valley Drive Tunnel Mural
Trent Call
2012
acrylic paint
Salt Lake artist Trent Call took inspiration for this artwork from the early Vaudeville acts and animated cartoons that played in Park City's iconic Egyptian Theatre in the 1920's and 30's. Each section of the mural relates to a season: west - winter, north - summer, south - spring, east - fall. The mural is one of five, commissioned as part of Park City's Walkability Project, implemented to make the city more walkable and bikeable.
Empowerment
In partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, the Park City Public Art Board called on local professional and amateur artists to create original 2-D works to wrap utility boxes in various locations in Park City. The title EmPOWERment reflects the community’s critical priority of energy, and the artwork seeks to beautify public utility and infrastructure. Artworks by 6 artists and 10 student groups from the Jeremy Ranch Elementary School Masterpieces in Art (MIA) program adorn 9 utility boxes throughout the city. Original works and prints of the artwork are on display in City Hall in the 3rd floor hallway.
EmPOWERment 1 - Fountainhead Utility Box
EmPOWERment 2 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program (East) Utility Box
EmPOWERment 3 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program (West) Utility Box
EmPOWERment 4 - Park City's Natural Beauty Utility Box
EmPOWERment 5 - Wild Wasatch Utility Box
EmPOWERment 6 - Blueprint for the Future Utility Box
EmPOWERment 7 - Floating Farmer Fair Utility Box
EmPOWERment 8 - Recycle Reuse Reduce Utility Box
EmPOWERment 9 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program Butterflies Utility Box
EmPOWERment 1 - Fountainhead Utility Box
Bridgette Meinhold
2018
vinyl
“Fountain Head,” displays Park City’s snowcapped mountains: Park City’s main water source. Park City relies on snowfall for water supply, as well as the economic benefits that snow brings to Park City through recreational activity. Meinhold describes her piece "as a symbol of the environment in Park City and a reminder that we are all working together – both humans and the environment, to make our world better.”
EmPOWERment 2 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program (East) Utility Box
Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program
2018
vinyl
Jeremy Ranch Elementary School (JRES) Masterpieces in Art (MIA) is a non-profit, arts education program created and led by passionate volunteers who are dedicated to teaching foundational art skills and inspiring confidence in creativity at JRES. Each of the collaborative pieces submitted were created by students of JRES and led by volunteers. “JRES MIA Snowboarder” and “JRES MIA Skier” were created in 2017 by Mrs. Skeffington and Mrs. Lowell’s third grade students and led by MIA volunteers, Julie Decker and Anthea Beavis. “JRES MIA White Barn Collage” was created in 2018 by Mrs. Forster’s fifth grade students and led by MIA volunteer, Allison Watkins. “JRES MIA Recycle Moose” was created in 2018 by Mrs. Skeffington’s third grade students and led by MIA volunteer, Terri Hardy. “JRES MIA Nature Impressions” was created in 2016 by Mrs. Wilson’s kindergarten students and led by MIA volunteer, Lyndsie Nash.
EmPOWERment 3 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program (West) Utility Box
Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program
2018
vinyl
Jeremy Ranch Elementary School (JRES) Masterpieces in Art (MIA) is a non-profit, arts education program created and led by passionate volunteers who are dedicated to teaching foundational art skills and inspiring confidence in creativity at JRES. Each of the collaborative pieces submitted were created by students of JRES and led by volunteers. “JRES MIA Flowers” was created in 2016 by Mrs. Breiholz and Mrs. Valentine’s second grade students and led by MIA volunteer, Kathy Pratchett. “JRES MIA Hands Tree” was created in 2015 by Ms. West’s third grade students and led by MIA volunteer, Renae Powers. “JRES MIA PC Town” was created in 2016 by Mrs. Roberts’ kindergarten students and led by MIA volunteer, Jenny Pelt. “JRES MIA Orange Moose” was created in 2016 by Mr. Gilotti’s fifth grade students and led by MIA volunteer, Jenny Terryled by MIA volunteer, Jenny Terry. “JRES MIA Kaleidoscope Tree” was created in 2018 by Mrs. Berry and Mr. Bohler’s fourth grade students and led by MIA volunteers, Julie Decker and Anthea Beavis.
EmPOWERment 4 - Park City's Natural Beauty Utility Box
Vivian O'Malley
2018
vinyl
O’Malley’s work celebrates Park City’s thriving natural environment and the importance of maintain it. O’Malley says that her painting portrays the “importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels and other harmful energy sources so that we can maintain the natural beauty of our environment.” At the time of this work in 2018, Vivian O’Malley was 11 years old and completing her 5th grade year at Parley’s Park Elementary School.
EmPOWERment 5 - Wild Wasatch Utility Box
Anna Leigh Moore
2018
vinyl
“Wild Wasatch,” was inspired by the interconnectivity of the natural world and childlike wonder of observing beauty in the wilderness. Moore hopes her artwork provides a “vibrant window into the western landscape, to inspire those to fall in love with (and ultimately protect) open, wild lands.”
EmPOWERment 6 - Blueprint for the Future Utility Box
Cara Means
2018
vinyl
“Blueprint for the Future” encourages the viewer to envision a better future. The artwork services as a call to action and represents how the choices we make now will build a future that will save our climate and environment.
EmPOWERment 7 - Floating Farmer Fair Utility Box
Libby Peterkort
2018
vinyl
"Floating Farmer Fair" is a fantasy utopian community gathering. Peterkort describes the speculative world: “We have found a way to take advantage of space by creating self-reliant, sustainable floating land masses where communities thrive using their natural resources to their fullest.” Her envisioned communities do not have factories or vehicles, only roads roaming through a beautiful, bountiful landscape, and houses and farms scattered throughout.
EmPOWERment 8 - Recycle Reuse Reduce Utility Box
Dori Pratt
2018
vinyl
"Recycle Reuse Reduce" depicts elements of each season to address the theme of EmPOWERment. She highlights "reuse" as a solution to contemporary throw-away society by using the word twice.
EmPOWERment 9 - Jeremy Ranch Elementary MIA Program Butterflies Utility Box
Jeremy Ranch Elementary 1st Grade MIA Program and Karen Werner
2018
vinyl
Jeremy Ranch Elementary School teacher Karen Werner’s first grade class collectively creative this work to answer the question, “How do we make he world a better place?” Some of the student responses were, “the world is magical,” “no shooting guns,” “throw your garbage in the bin,” “go outside and be happy” and “save the trees.” The class chose butterflies to represent the transformation of our social and ecological environments. Jeremy Ranch Elementary School (JRES) Masterpieces in Art (MIA) is a non-profit, arts education program created and led by passionate volunteers who are dedicated to teaching foundational art skills and inspiring confidence in creativity at JRES.
Bus Shelters
Building on a town legacy of art in connection with public transportation, eight Park City bus shelter artworks help beautify and connect the communities they serve. Each shelter, designed by a local artist, reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City, and enriches the use of public transit.
Waves, Planes and Parallels
Under the Cover of a Good Book
Dragon
Wild Star
Dogs of Bark City
Up in Flames
Art Kids
Waves, Planes and Parallels
John Helton
2005
copper, wood
"Waves, Planes and Parallels" uses copper clad wood forms to create a fluid rhythm intended to reflect the kinetic motion at the nearby skate park and ski resorts. This fluidity is layered with sharp angles designed to simulate the kinetic motion of these activities in the context of the angular western landscape. The Waves, Planes and Parallels bus shelter is one of eight shelters commissioned by Park City as the first official project of the Public Art Program established in 2003. Each shelter reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City.
Under the Cover of a Good Book
William R. Littig, Cordell Taylor, Bernardo Flores-Sahagun, Jared P. Brown
2005
steel, powder coating
"Under the Cover of a Good Book," situated in front of the current Park City Library, portrays the knowledge contained in books as a protective shelter. Park City's first library was formed in 1888 with 82 books. In 1982 over 5,000 books were moved from the Main Street building into the Miners Hospital via a line of over 750 volunteers forming what was called a Book Brigade. After outgrowing Miners Hospital the collection was relocated in 1993 to the historic former Carl Winters High School building. The Under the Cover of a Good Book bus shelter is one of eight shelters commissioned by Park City as the first official project of the Public Art Program established in 2003. Each shelter reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City.
Dragon
William R. Littig, Cordell Taylor, Bernardo Flores-Sahagun, Jared P. Brown
2005
steel
Chinese railroad and mining laborers were an integral part of early Park City culture. A community at the top of Swede Alley, where the China Bridge parking structure now stands, housed the majority of the Chinese laborers.
Wild Star
Marisa Robbins
2005
found objects, dichroic glass, acrylic paint, cedar, iron
"Wild Star" bus shelter presents a collage of found elements referencing Park City's western silver mining culture. An interior mosaic of belt buckles, pottery shards, and dichrotic glass sparkle from within the weathered cedar clad shelter exterior. Playful lettering on the windows and a vintage clock adorn the exterior. The Wild Star bus shelter is one of eight shelters commissioned by Park City as the first official project of the Public Art Program established in 2003. Each shelter reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City.
Dogs of Bark City
William R. Littig, Cordell Taylor, Bernardo Flores-Sahagun, Jared P. Brown
2005
steel
Park City locals love their dogs and have nicknamed the town Bark City. The "Dogs of Bark City" bus shelter is one of eight shelters commissioned by Park City as the first official project of the Public Art Program established in 2003. Each shelter reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City.
Up in Flames
William R. Littig, Cordell Taylor, Bernardo Flores-Sahagun, Jared P. Brown
2005
steel, powder coating
"Up in Flames" references The Great Fire of 1898, which burned many of the first buildings in the town to the ground. The fire started one early morning in a hotel on upper Main Street. The cause remains unknown, and theories range from a guest's unattended candle to a kitchen stove's chimney igniting.
Art Kids
Bob Commander and Arts Kids
2008
steel, acrylic paint
"Art Kids" bus shelter art was created by Bob Commander, a local artist, with help from Arts Kids, a Park City non-profit empowering youth through the expressive arts. The Art Kids bus shelter is one of eight shelters commissioned by Park City as the first official project of the Public Art Program established in 2003. Each shelter reflects an aspect of life and culture in Park City. Made possible with support from the PCSC Arts Council.
Olympic Collection
The 2002 Olympic Winter games brought athletes and visitors to Park City from around the world. Artworks built in connection to the games helped to define the event and continue to celebrate Park City as a world class athletic venue.
Olympic Welcoming Legacy Cauldron
Making Tracks
Olympic Flame
Olympic Welcoming Legacy Cauldron
Chris Coleman
2002
corten steel, stainless steel
Utah artist Chris Coleman designed this artwork welcoming visitors from around the world to the XIX Winter Olympics in 2002. The Welcoming Cauldron was commissioned by Park City as part of the Olympic Wayfinding Project. Hospitality cauldrons, smaller versions of this sculpture, lined Main Street adding their light and warmth to the celebrations. The official cauldron of the games held the Olympic Flame for 17 days in 2002 and is located on the campus of the University of Utah in nearby Salt Lake City.
Making Tracks
Cliff Garten, G. Brown Design Inc.
2005
stainless steel
The 17 foot high stainless steel loop sculpture on the right side of State Route 224 commemorates the 2002 Olympic legacy and references the motion of recreational activities like skiing, sledding, and biking that continue today on the slopes by the town. The shape also references a loop of film, alluding to the Sundance Film festival which takes place each January in Park City. The 2002 Winter Olympic Games snowflake logo is cut into the steel ribbon. The cutout aligns with the sun each year on February 8, projecting the logo onto the ground below and commemorating the opening day of the Olympic Games. The loop is situated to frame the nearby ski resort landscape at the entry corridor to the town via State Route 224. The sculpture was commissioned through an international competition won by California artist Cliff Garten and Salt Lake City architecture firm G. Brown Design.
Olympic Flame
William J. Kranstover, Malia Denali
2002
aluminum, steel
"The Olympic Flame," by the father-daughter art team William Kranstover and Malia Denali, was commissioned by General Motors for the 2002 Olympic Games. The materials recreate the cauldron and flame that burns throughout each Olympic Games. The sculpture is constructed using aluminum and steel. During the Olympics it stood in the plaza of the original Kimball Art Center in Old Town Park City. In 2012 the sculpture was reworked and relocated to its current location on Bonanza Drive.
Pantheon of Muses
"A Pantheon of Muses" is a series of nine column-mounted sculptures displayed on the South Plaza of the Old Town Transit Center. The muses are sister goddesses from Greek mythology and the daughters of Zeus, each of whom is regarded as the protectress of a different form of art or science. Each muse was created by a different artist or pair of artists and holds a unique interpretation of the muse's qualities. The original work was completed for the 2002 Olympics with a grant from the Federal Transit Authority and consisted of seven muses. "Euterpe" the muse of Lyrical Poetry (music) by artist Rachel Slick and "Melpomene" the muse of Tragedy, by Alexi Alexiev were commissioned by the Park City Public Art Board in 2007 to complete the set.
Calliope
Clio
Thalia
Melpomene
Erato
Terpsichore
Urania
Polyhymnia
Euterpe
Melpomene
Alexi Alexiev
2007
steel
Terpsichore
Ed Dolinger
2002
painted steel
Polyhymnia
Bernardo Flores-Sahagun, William R. Littig
2002
aluminum
Euterpe
Rachel Slick
2007
bronze, aluminum
Parks
Park City values open spaces and has placed works in neighborhood parks to invite discovery and delight. From a school of fish constructed of recycled car parts to an interactive sound garden, the Parks collection creates special places in each park, each with its own unique identity.
Park City Scape
Miner
Brian Hess Memorial Sound Garden
School of Fish
Bench & Bike Rack
Flaco
Re-Cycled, daily 20/20. The works of water, making another run.
Park City Scape
James MacBeth
1984
stainless steel
"Park City Scape" by artist James MacBeth is Park City's first piece of public art. It was dedicated in October 1984 by the Park City Art Foundation. This piece currently resides at the South side of Park City's Miners Community Center, originally built as a hospital for miners. James MacBeth was a professor of art at Weber State University in nearby Ogden, UT.
Miner
Peter Fillerup
1999
bronze
This sculpture is dedicated to the remarkable accomplishments of those men who mined with great effort and ingenuity the silver and lead ore found in these mountains, men who simultaneously established the community of Park City which is now our legacy to preserve and enjoy. The mining engineer is examining a piece of rock which was cored from the earth by a diamond drill, capable of extracting ore from over 1,000 feet away. Miners were always hopeful that another bonanza was about to be discovered. Jim Ivers (1914-2000), a mining engineer who modeled for this sculpture, had a humble beginning in the mining industry. In 1928, as a 14 year-old, he drove a horse-drawn wagon to Thaynes Canyon delivering supplies to remote operations. Like his father and grandfather before him, Jim worked in the Park City mines. His interest spurred him to obtain two degrees in Mining Engineering from Columbia University. He came back to work in the Silver King Mine for many years, then left to work in other mining camps, returning to Park City as President and General Manager of United Park City Mines Company. In the 1960's Jim shared the responsibility of directing the mining company's new ski area, now called Park City Mountain Resort.
Brian Hess Memorial Sound Garden
Frank Youngman
2005
wooden support beams, recycled brake drums, ironwood, piano sound board
"The Brian Hess Memorial Sound Garden" is constructed of re-purposed materials that create an interactive music making sculpture nested in a grove adjacent to the Poison Creek bike path. The ensemble includes wooden support beams taken from trestles in the Great Salt Lake, chimes made from recycled brake drums, and a piano soundboard once owned by the late Brian Hess, former executive director of the Park City Summit County Arts Council. Artist Frank Youngman of Cadillac, MI created the sculpture as an artist in residence in Park City in 2005. He opened a storefront studio on Main Street and invited passersby to watch the construction process. The project was conceived of and completed with support from the Mountain Trails Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to building, maintaining, and protecting trails for non-motorized recreation in the Park City area.
School of Fish
Scott Whitaker
2008
found objects, recycled steel
"School of Fish" was commissioned by the Park City Public Art Board in 2008 to complete the vision of Judy Taylor, a local artist who had been a dedicated member of the Public Art Board prior to passing away in 2007. The seven individual fish sculptures are constructed of 100% recycled metal, lights, mining equipment, and farm equipment from Park City and surrounding areas. The fish are oriented adjacent to Park City's famous Poison Creek, seeming to swim in the air alongside the stream's current.
Bench & Bike Rack
Marisa Robbins
2008
wrought iron
The functional bike and bench artworks at the PC MARC Park are constructed of finely wrought iron. The design of both objects utilizes the ornate style of 19th century British garden gates and creates an atmosphere of relaxation and refinement in the small park.
Flaco
Jamie Burnes
2010
corten steel, cedar
The "Flaco" sculpture located next to City Park Skate Park is constructed of steel and cedar. Award winning artist Jamie Burns' work explores the tension between natural surfaces and man-made objects through his sculptures. Flaco was acquired by the Park City Public Art Program following its inclusion in the "Art on Loan" exhibition, a year long sculpture exhibit in 2013.
Re-Cycled, daily 20/20. The works of water, making another run.
Dana Kuglin
2019
bronze, found objects
The Creekside Water Treatment Plant artwork "Re-Cycled, daily 20/20" represents Park City's dedication to water conservation and sustainability in distribution. 80% of the material used in the sculpture was up-cycled from materials donated by the Public Utilities Department. The artist used the up-cycled wooden piping, yokes, wheels, and pieces of steel pipe, to recreate a water distribution infrastructure in which cast bronze fish appear to swim. The artwork is located in front of the treatment plant is also adjacent to a popular community playground and Creekside Bike Path and Jump Park.
Cindy Matsumoto Historic Preservation Award
The Cindy Matsumoto Historic Preservation Award is presented annually to memorialize historic preservation projects in Park City with one-of-a-kind commissioned artworks. The award is named in honor of City Council Member Cindy Matsumoto for her contributions to historic preservation in town.
The subject of each artwork in the collection is a designated historic site in Park City that exemplifies the city's guidelines for historic districts and locations. Each site is selected for demonstration of excellence in one of the 6 categories of importance: adaptive reuse, infill development, excellence in restoration, sustainable preservation, embodiment of historical context, connectivity of site, and stewardship.
The artworks commissioned through the award celebrate the effort Park City homeowners, architects, builders, and residents put into protecting and preserving the historic charm and character of Park City. The collection is open to the public and is on display in the 2nd-floor hallway of City Hall in the Marsac Building.
High West Distillery
Washington School House Hotel
929 Park Avenue
Talisker on Main
Garage at 101 Prospect
562 Main Street
Glenwood Cemetery
California Comstock Mill
Egyptian Theatre
1141 Park Avenue
High West Distillery
Sid Ostergaard
2011
oil painting
The High West Distillery renovation, finished in late 2009, is widely praised for its preservation efforts. The Historic Preservation Board, influential in Old Town building designs, aims to honor High West Distillery as the first recipient of its historic property renovation award.
Washington School House Hotel
Jan Perkins
2012
oil painting
Originally built in 1889, this building was one of Park City, Utah's first three schools. Despite the Park City Great Fire of 1898, it survived. In 1936, it was sold to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and used for dances and events until the 1950s. It was then converted into a bed and breakfast in 1984 and renovated again in 2011.
www.janperkins.com
929 Park Avenue
Dori Pratt
2013
oil painting
In 2012, 929 Park Ave underwent renovations overseen by an architect committed to maintaining the ambiance of the historic district. Salvaged materials were carefully preserved, and the project adhered to the highest standards of preservation practices.
Talisker on Main
515 Main Street
Bill Kranstover
2013
oil painting
Constructed shortly after the 1898 fire for $1000, this one-story commercial structure boasts a false front, epitomizing the typical architectural style found in mining towns of the era.
www.wjkart.com
Garage at 101 Prospect
Bill Kranstover
2014
oil painting
101 Prospect Avenue is a "Landmark" Site that contains a historic bungalow as well as a garage. Constructed c. 1925, the corrugated metal garage was supported by wood pylons and support beams from the downhill side of the hill. Due to its dilapidated condition and structural instability, the garage was restored in 2012 with the help of the Historic District Grant Program.
www.wjkart.com
562 Main Street
Cara Jean Means
2015
acrylic paint
The Landmark structure, safeguarded by a facade easement, underwent exterior changes approved by the City Council. Employing panelization supported by an extensive engineering report, the project was carefully overseen by staff to ensure the preservation of historic materials like wood siding. Completion occurred in late 2015.
www.carajeanarts.com
Glenwood Cemetery
401 Silver Creek Dr
Anna Leigh Moore
2018
oil painting
The Glenwood Cemetery in Park City, established in 1885, holds significance as a reflection of the community's commitment to caring for its residents, particularly through the support of fraternal organizations. These groups provided not only social and religious support but also practical benefits like healthcare and burial services. The cemetery's design, blending rural and lawn-park features, mirrors the evolution of cemetery styles in America during the late nineteenth century. Despite some repairs, the site maintains its historical integrity, with well-preserved grave markers bearing visible inscriptions and epitaphs. This underscores its importance in understanding the community's ethos during its primary period of use from the 1880s to the 1920s.
www.annaleighmoore.com
California Comstock Mill
Hilary Honadel
2016
ink, paper
Vail generously contributed $50,000 to help preserve historic buildings in the city. One of these buildings, the California Comstock Mill, urgently needed restoration. Vail enlisted the expertise of Clark Martinez and his team from Xcavation Company, Inc. With meticulous care, they used a crane to remove debris and heavy timber, carefully restoring the structure's stability. The mill holds significant historical value for the city, showcasing its rich heritage.
Egyptian Theatre
328 Main Street
Marianne Cone
2017
oil painting
The Egyptian Theatre has been a key part of Park City's cultural scene for almost a century. It replaced the Dewey Theatre, which was originally built in 1899. Inspired by Egypt's exploration and the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the Egyptian Theatre opened on Christmas day in 1926. It underwent renovations in the 1950s but fell into disrepair by the late 1980s. Thanks to Historic District Grant funds, the building was restored, including the ticket booth, glazing details, brick joints, and a new custom-made marquee with internally lit sign board and neon lights.
1141 Park Avenue
Morgan McCue
2022
watercolor, paper
Local artist Morgan McCue was commissioned to create an art piece illustrating 1141 Park Avenue, which is part of the City’s official collection and rotated throughout our facilities. Built in 1905, 1141 Park Avenue holds historical significance in our community.
www.morganmccueartist.com