PARK CITY, Utah — Park City has announced an open call for artists to submit proposals for designing laser-cut metal artwork to be featured on bicycle racks across the city's seven neighborhoods. This initiative is part of the city's ongoing efforts to enhance public art and promote cycling in the community. The bike racks will be fashioned in an inverted U-shape and strategically placed at various locations determined by the Park City Transportation Department. The designs must encapsulate themes reflective of each neighborhood, focusing on aspects such as the local natural environment, arts and culture, communal spirit, or the rich historical background of the area. This project aims to celebrate the unique identity of each neighborhood while encouraging connectivity and sustainable transportation. Artists have the option to create designs for a single neighborhood or to produce a series of artworks that represent all seven areas. The neighborhoods include Prospector, Deer Valley, Old Town, Bonanza Area, Thaynes Canyon, Quinns/Park City Heights, and Park Meadows. For their contributions, selected artists will receive a payment of $800 per design. It is important to note that this payment grants the city the rights to reproduce and display the artwork multiple times without additional compensation. This aspect reflects the city's commitment to making art accessible and widely visible to residents and visitors alike. The design specifications outline that submissions should be in a rectangular layout measuring 14 inches in height and 16 inches in width, provided as vector files in .AI or .EPS formats. The guidelines also specify that logos and text are not permitted in the artwork, emphasizing a focus on visual representation. Submitting artists must include a biography, a project statement of no more than 700 words, design files, and at least three images showcasing past work. The submission limit is eight pages. An informational pre-proposal meeting will take place at 1 p.m. on January 21 at City Hall, 445 Marsac Ave., with a virtual option via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. The deadline for proposals is set for 5 p.m. on January 30, to be submitted electronically to city art coordinator Stephanie Valdez. The selection committee will review the submissions on February 9, with potential interviews on February 13 and final selections made by February 20. The City Council is expected to approve the chosen designs on March 12, with a project completion deadline established for June 30. Priority consideration will be given to artists from Park City, followed by local artists from neighboring areas or those with strong ties to the community.