Press Release: Announcing Square to Summit Sponsors + Colorist Artist Call
Jackson, WY: Over 30 local businesses and organizations have committed to the Square to Summit Connector project, a public art partnership between Snow King Resort, JH Chamber of Commerce, Town of Jackson, and JH Public Art. Twenty-five salvaged Snow King Summit lift chairs will be repurposed as colorful benches and swings to form a walking corridor from downtown Jackson to the Snow King summit. This project celebrates Jackson’s unique cultural identity, history, and people by elevating local ski culture, its heritage, and our landscape. The installations will provide a place to be outdoors, relax, connect, and discover the history of Snow King Mountain.
With the goal to have the installation begin this summer, JH Public Art is seeking a color expert to provide a harmonious color scheme for the project. Anyone with a background in fine arts and experience in color theory, is invited to apply by March 14th, 2022. Find the full Artist Call at www.jhpublicart.org.
A public art project of this scale brings together many local and regional entities, requiring collaboration between the public and private spheres and the support of many generous sponsors. Jorgensen Engineering and Nelson Engineering are each handling aspects of the complicated technical work behind this installation; Westwood Curtis Construction will complete all excavation work; Premier Powder Coating out of Rexburg, Idaho is undertaking all steel and custom color powder coating; and Two Ocean Builders will install wood seats on each of the 25 chairs, some of which will also function as swings.
This project is based in historic preservation, encouraging vibrant walkable areas and acknowledging the important role Snow King Mountain plays in our lives both in terms of as an economic driver and as a place for our community to recreate together. Signage at each installation will celebrate this history, with interpretive support from the JH Historical Museum & Society, as well as recognize businesses that have contributed funds to the project.
TITLE SPONSORS:
Bank of Jackson Hole
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
JH Chamber of Commerce
JH Historical Society & Museum
JH Public Art
Jorgensen Engineering
Nelson Engineering
Newton Foundation
Premier Powder Coating & Custom
Fabrication
Snow King Mountain
Snow King Resort Master Association
(SKRMA)
Town of Jackson Hole
“Businesses were lining up to be part of sharing Snow King’s heritage. Having the opportunity to partner on this installation has been a positive and rewarding experience that brings together private and public resources in the best possible outcome, for everyone to enjoy.” Anna Olson, Chamber of Commerce CEO/President
BUSINESS SPONSORS:
Anvil Hotel
Berkshire Hathaway
CN Engineers
Gallery Wild
Guild Mortgage
Haagen Dazs
High Country Outfitters
Hotel Jackson
JH Jewelry
JH Wildlife Safaris
Kudar Motel
Lee's Tees
Made JH
Northworks Architects
Pinky G's Pizzeria
Snow King Resort Hotel
Stio
The Lexington at JH
The Liquor Store
Town Square Inns
Two Ocean Builders
Two Ocean Trust
Wort Hotel
Businesses interested in supporting this project can contact Carrie Geraci, JH Public Art Executive Director: carrie@jhpublicart.org
About Jackson Hole Public Art
Jackson Hole Public Art forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JH Public Art is a non-profit organization and our community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. We place artworks outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people. Visit www.jhpublicart.org