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The 2025 Springville Art Festival will be held on Friday, September 19 from 5:00-9:00 pm and Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at the Springville City Civic Center. The online submission form will be live  Feb. 28, 2025. Applications close June 10, 2025. There is no application fee. Only one Artist or Art Organization (ie. University Art Department, Community Art Center) per booth/application.  

    All art must be original, handcrafted work. Artists may apply only once per media category, which are as follows:
 

• Drawing
• Fiber
• Furniture
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Mixed Media
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Wood
• Other

Five images (photographs) are required per application. Four images should be representative of the quality and style of an artist's body of work to be exhibited at the Festival. The fifth image must be of a booth or display of the artist's work, showing overall continuity and presentation of the artist's current body of work. If a booth image is not available, the artist should submit an image of a grouping of works to be exhibited at the Festival to demonstrate quantity and scale of works. Selection will occur on a rolling basis. Springville Public Art Program will use a blind jury process to select participating artists based on highest cumulative scores per media media category. Scores will be based on artwork quality, perceived potential for festival patron interest, and interactive patron experience through either art demos or creative activity. Notification of selection decision will be sent on a rolling basis beginning June 25, 2025.
 

Artists will be required to provide their own tent and materials to display their work in an outdoor environment.

BOOTH SPACE FEES: *Artists and Art Groups who wish to demo only (no sales) may receive a reduction in booth fees.

$150 (10’ X 10’)

$250 (10’ X 20’ double)     
 

After being selected to participate, artists will receive a link to pay their booth fees and submit an artist agreement. The artist agreement will set forth rules and regulations of the Festival and define the rights and obligations of the Festival and the participating artist with regard to Festival participation. Your booth is not confirmed until your booth fees and artist agreement are received.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• June 10, 2025  Application Deadline, 5 images
• June 25, 2025  Notification of Jury selections begin
• July 10, 2025  Booth Fees Due
• August 5, 2025   Final withdrawal date with 50% booth rental fee refunded
• Sept. 19, 2025  Artist Check in/Booth Set Up - 12:00 - 4:30 pm
• Sept. 19, 2025 Festival Open 5:00 - 9:00 pm
• Sept. 20, 2025 Festival Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sept. 20, 2025 Artist Takedown - 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Introduction
Springville City’s Public Art Program seeks to commission artists to create original murals at various sites around Springville City. A selection panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals, and civic leaders will be assembled to select and recommend an artist or artist team for the projects. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is ongoing and applicants will be added to the artist pool. Springville City and departments will review applications as projects arise. Artists in the pool may or may not be contacted to create a proposal for a project.
Eligibility
This project is open to all artists, but preference will be given to local and regional artists. Artists may apply as individuals or as a group. Up to five artists from the pool may be selected as finalists to present design concept proposals for a project. Finalists will receive an honorarium to develop and present their artwork design concepts. Each finalist will be required to sign a release of liability and indemnity agreement. .
Project Description
The Springville Murals Program is designed to enhance Springville by adding refreshing vibrancy and beauty to public spaces in Springville. Successful murals will contribute to Springville’s brand as “Art City.”
Design, Theme, and Selection Criteria
The Public Art Program seeks artists that will develop designs that are vibrant and refreshing, while celebrating Springville’s heritage, identity, and unique characteristics. Murals could speak to Springville’s rich traditions, natural beauty, “Art City” moniker, or emerging mixture of old/traditional and new/fresh. Abstract and realistic designs are both welcome. Selected designs will be appropriate for family viewing, and not contain images or words that are profane, lewd or politically divisive.
Site Descriptions
Descriptions for specific projects will be sent to finalists chosen for specific projects.
Submission Process
Applications will be received through our submittable account. To request an accommodation for a disability, please email the Public Art Coordinator, Leslie Makai Gleaves at: lgleaves@springville.org

1. Artist Information, which includes the following:

a. Contact information
b. Artist bio and/or personal statement
d. CV or resume

1. A statement of approach which communicates experience with projects of similar scope and scale. 
2. At least 3-5 references of fabricated and installed artwork. Relevant mural projects preferred, but not required. If applicable, information to provide includes the following:

a. Scope and description of project

b. Project location

c. 3-6 digital images of the project.
Selection Criteria
The selection panel will select finalists and award the project based on the following criteria:

• Artistic excellence, vibrancy, and originality
• Documented experience of the artist in completing similar projects
• Appropriateness of the approach and/or design for its site in the Springville community

Policies

• Artists in the Mural Artist Pool may or may not be chosen as a finalist for a mural project in Springville.

If an artist or artist group is chosen as a finalist and then is selected as the artist:

• Springville City will issue a contract outlining the terms of the mural project.
• The selected artist must have liability insurance for the duration of the mural project and provide a Certificate of Insurance at the time a contract is issued that lists Springville City and its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured or sign a liability and indemnification release provided by Springville City. 
• The artist is responsible for cost overruns of the mural project.
• The artist will keep the project manager up to date on status, timeline, and progress of mural. 
• Upon completion, the City will become the owner of the mural.
• The mural may be removed and/or painted over by the City at any time.

Project Contact
Leslie Makai Gleaves
lgleaves@springville.org
801-491-5700

Introduction

Springville Public Art is pleased to announce an open call for youth artwork to be included in a community public art project—the Art Loops. We invite young artists under the age of 18 to submit original artwork. This initiative aims to celebrate creativity and encourage artistic expression among youth while enhancing public spaces with meaningful and inspiring artwork.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to youth under the age of 18 residing in Springville, Utah. Artwork must be original and created by the youth artist.

Project Description

This project aims to highlight the creativity of local youth, foster community engagement, and beautify public spaces. Artworks from various mediums, such as painting, drawing, digital art, etc., are welcome for submission. The selected youth artwork will be incorporated into a larger community public arts installation called the Art Loops. Selected art from youth art submissions will be featured primarily in the Youth Walk section of the Art Loop. Possible uses include: vinyl wraps for utility boxes, public art installations, banners, flags, and temporary signage. Youth art may also be used as inspiration for artists creating mural or installation pieces.

Restrictions

• Designs must not include words, slogans, or complex images
• Avoid imagery that is offensive, divisive, or unsuitable for public display
• Each participant may submit up to three designs
• All artwork must be original in conception and design, it may not include trademarked or copyrighted material or characters

Submission Process

Submissions will be received through Submittable and can be accessed through a link that will be shared on the Springville Public Art webpage at: www.smofa.org/public-art-opportunities. The submission deadline is May 16, 2025. 

Submissions must include:

• Image file in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format (preferably high resolution)
• Child’s name
• Title
• Medium
• Height and width
• Home phone
• Parent/Guardian’s email
• Signed submission form (available on this page)
• Signed copyright agreement (available on this page)

Additional information for school entries:

• School
• Grade
• Teacher’s name
• Teacher’s email

Selection Process

• Stefanie Eskander – Visual Arts Representative
• Amy Darrington – Neighborhood Representative
• Emily Larsen – Springville Museum of Art Representative
• Mirielle Sanford – Springville Museum of Art Representative
• Matt Packard – Springville City Council Representative
• Alma Loveland – Springville PAR Board Representative (Parks, Art, & Recreation)
• Cindy Sweat – Springville PAR Board Representative (Parks, Art, & Recreation)
• Jeff Anderson – Springville City Department Representative
• Chief Lance Haight – Springville City Department Representative 

The selection committee will select artwork based on the following criteria:

• Creativity and originality 
• Feasibility for integration into the public arts project

Timeline:

• Deadline for submissions: May 16, 2025
• Decision notification of selected artwork:
• Artist agreement signed on or before:

Contact

For questions or assistance, contact:
Leslie Gleaves
Public Art Coordinator
lgleaves@springville.org
801.491.5700