The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Midvale City has created the Jordan Bluffs Public Art Program to provide opportunities to integrate public art into private developments or public spaces within the project area. The RDA of Midvale City in partnership with Zions Bancorporation are seeking qualified artists to design and install a mural that is a creative, original, and prestigious addition to the current Midvale City art exhibits/exhibitions. This mural will go through two separate artist selection committee meetings. The initial selection will result in no more than three finalists. Once the finalists have been selected by the appointed committee, the finalists will be required to create and present their proposals during the second selection meeting. In the second meeting, one design will be chosen for installation. The mural design will then be taken to a City Council meeting to move forward with their recommendation per the Public Art Guidelines.

Criteria required for consideration will be as follows: previous experience on projects of similar scope and scale, willingness to collaborate with Midvale City RDA staff and Zions Bank representative(s), and ability to work within the desired time constraints. This call is open to all (Local-Utah/national) artists or teams regardless of race, creed, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or disability.

The mural site is located on the Zions Bank Technology Campus parking garage. The selected wall is the outermost West-facing wall along Bingham Junction Boulevard. The mural dimensions are roughly 42' tall x 46' wide (approximately 1,932 sq. ft.). Zions Bank originated in the Salt Lake Valley in 1873. As the first chartered savings bank and first trust company in Utah, Zions began to flourish. The initiation of many large industrial, Utah-based companies was made possible by the helping hand of Zions Bank; including Kennecott Copper, Union Pacific, Utah power Division of PacifiCorp, and Mountain Fuel. The bank’s continuous growth resulted in 121 Zions Bank branches across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. In 2022, Zions Bancorporation opened its state-of-the-art 400,000-square-foot technology center in Midvale, Utah. The Platinum LEED-certified building accommodates 1,500 employees involved in the company’s technology and operations. In 2023, to launch its 150th anniversary year, Zions publicly pledged to continue its legacy of community stewardship with five commitments in mind. The “Five Commitments” include: bolstering business growth and innovation; making our clients stronger; fostering economic opportunity for all; supporting our employees; and building our communities. 

Selected artist/s will be asked to consider one or more of these five commitments or these additional themes “teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and trust” in their proposal as well as being asked to consider the mural locations and its surroundings.

Application Requirements

In the selection process the following requirements must be met:

• The artist/s is (Utah-based/national/international).
• The artist includes the cost of any travel/per diem in the budget cap of $50,000.00.
• The artist/s demonstrate the ability to design and create original artwork that is site specific and meets all project requirements.
• Proposals demonstrate creativity, innovation, and uniqueness from all previous work.
• The artist shows understanding of Midvale City and Zions Bank values through proposed work.
• The artist’s professional experience is extensive including the demands of the project, collaboration with others, and technical experience working with lifts, ladders, and other safety equipment.
• Ability to assess budget constraints, meet deadlines, and perform all work in a professional manner.
• The proposed work/s meet all operational, maintenance, American Disabilities Act (ADA), safety, timelines, and stated budget requirements.
• Ability to provide a Certificate of Liability or other form of proof of insurance.
• Willingness to enter into a written agreement with the Midvale City RDA for the installation of this commissioned piece.

**The Selection Committee is an advisory group made up of Midvale City Staff, a City Council Member, a Community Artist, and a Building Owner Representatives. The committee has been selected to oversee the RDA’s Bingham Junction Public Art Program. Each member has been elected for their related expertise and willingness to serve the Midvale Community. The committee solely makes a sound recommendation to the City Council for final approval as required for all public art installations.

**Depending on the scope of the project and associated selection process, the Design Advisory Committee may select a short-list of semi-finalists who will be invited to interview and present a full proposal.

**The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City reserves the right to reject any or all applications, to reissue the “Request for Qualifications,” or to terminate the selection process or project at any time without prior notice.

Eligibility Criteria

This call is open to all artists 18 years of age and older. While welcoming artists of all skill levels and backgrounds, applicants must have prior mural painting experience to be considered. Midvale City is dedicated to fostering art-focused careers and providing transparent opportunities for the art community. All artists, regardless of background or identity, are encouraged to apply. Artist agrees to paint their mural between September 26, 2024 - October 10, 2024.