OGDEN CITY KIESEL AVE CABLE ART PROJECT

Ogden City's Public Art Program seeks to commission an individual artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a permanent public art installation along Kiesel Avenue in downtown Ogden, Utah. The project will utilize existing suspended cable infrastructure currently in place along Kiesel Avenue. The selected artist or artist team will work closely with Ogden City Arts staff, the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee, Community & Economic Development, and project stakeholders to create a site-responsive artwork that enhances pedestrian experience, walkability, and nighttime safety through the thoughtful integration of form, materials, and, where appropriate, lightweight LED lighting.

The Kiesel Avenue Cable Art Project will take advantage of durable, existing overhead cable infrastructure installed in 2014 as part of a corridor improvement project connecting Ogden City's Junction retail and entertainment district to Historic 25th Street. Ogden City is searching for innovative, contemporary public art concepts that may incorporate suspended sculptural elements, kinetic components, and lighting-based installations. Artists are encouraged to consider the integration of lightweight LED lighting either as part of the artwork itself or as a complementary design element to improve nighttime illumination, enhance pedestrian safety, and strengthen walkability through downtown. The commissioned artist or artist team will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including concept and design development, coordination with structural and/or electrical engineers as required, fabrication, transportation, and installation.

The artist must clearly identify any anticipated long-term maintenance needs and provide an estimated annual cost for maintenance. Ogden City is seeking a high-quality, durable installation constructed of long-lasting materials suitable for outdoor conditions that will not require frequent, specialized, or costly ongoing maintenance. Proposed materials and fabrication methods must be capable of withstanding exposure to weather, UV light, wind, and temperature fluctuations typical of northern Utah. The selected artist or artist team will be asked to collaborate with the chosen artist for Ogden City's open Olympic Mural project, which will be installed on the same parking garage wall where the cable system is attached. The two installations must be complementary to each other. Budget: $120,000. Deadline: March 20, 2026.