Heavenly Gondola Wrap Public Art Commission
Design original artwork for a vinyl wrap on a Heavenly gondola cabin. $4,500 award. Deadline: March 1st, 2026.
Arts and Culture El Dorado, in partnership with Vail Resorts and Keep Tahoe Blue, invites professional artists to submit proposals for the Heavenly Gondola Wrap Public Art Project. This is a unique opportunity to commission an artist to design original artwork that will be applied as a vinyl wrap to a Heavenly gondola cabin. The project supports efforts to reduce vehicle traffic to Emerald Bay and protect Lake Tahoe by promoting the gondola as an alternative transportation option. In partnership with Keep Tahoe Blue, the project seeks artwork that celebrates the lake while encouraging environmental awareness, stewardship, and sustainable access. The Heavenly gondola is a highly visible and widely photographed feature of the Lake Tahoe region, making this an excellent platform for impactful public art. The selected artwork must reflect the cultural, environmental, and regional identity of Lake Tahoe while meeting all technical requirements for gondola wrap installation. Vail Resorts will manage all fabrication, printing, installation, and promotional efforts. This is a design-based call open to professional artists and artist teams who live within 50 miles of Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The selected artist will receive an award of $4,500.