JACKSON, Wyo. — JH Public Art (JHPA), in partnership with the Town of Jackson and Teton County, announced a new opportunity for artists to submit their qualifications to design site-specific artwork(s) for the new Stilson Transit Center (STC).
From the pool of artists that submit their qualifications, a selection panel will choose three to five qualifying artists in April, 2024. The chosen artists will be paid to create artwork concepts for the STC. The final selected artwork(s) will be commissioned by the Town of Jackson and owned by Teton County with public art administration provided by JH Public Art.
The Stilson Transit Center (STC), opening in 2026, will be a 2,900 square foot building with an associated 400-space park-and-ride lot that includes electric vehicle charging stations, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and covered bicycle parking with electric charging opportunities. There are several potential locations for art to be sited within the STC.
“Integrating public art into a civic project like the Stilson Transit Center beautifies and humanizes a new multi-use building,” Executive Director of Jackson Hole Public Art Carrie Geraci said. “This project invites artists to consider the unique character of the area, the juncture of various modes of transportation, and to use art to promote sustainable behaviors within our unique environment.”
JHPA brings art to public spaces with the support of partners. The Stilson Transit Center is a collaboration between the Town of Jackson and Teton County. The art selection panel will be comprised of community members, local arts and culture professionals and representatives from the stakeholder team.
Artists can submit qualifications and learn more about the project here. The deadline to submit artist qualifications is Friday, March 15, 2024 by 5 p.m. MST.
About Jackson Hole Public Art:
JHPA forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JHPA is a non-profit organization and the community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. Artwork is placed outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people.
JH Public Art produces WildWalls and GlowNights, installs large artworks such as Mama Mimi, hosts Moonshot 5×5 and has a Mobile Design Studio used to bring art-making to local youth in the summer. JHPA provides public art consulting services and collaborates with the Town and County and many local organizations on public art projects.
For more information contact: JHPA Executive Director Carrie Geraci at carrie@jhpublicart.org, 307-413-1474 or www.jhpublicart.org.
