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