NTPUD Invites Artists to Submit Proposals for Landmark Public Art Installation at North Tahoe Regional Park
The North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD), in partnership with the North Tahoe Community Alliance, the Tahoe Fund, North Tahoe Arts, and the Arts Council of Placer County, proudly announce a Call to Artists for a permanent public art installation at the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista, California.
Artists and artist teams are invited to submit qualifications and concept proposals for a large-scale, unique outdoor art piece to be installed in the recently completed Community Gathering Space in the North Tahoe Regional Park (6600 Donner Road, Tahoe Vista).
Artists are encouraged to propose work that responds to one or more of the following project themes:
- Connection to Place – North Lake Tahoe’s natural environment, seasons, landscapes, and sense of place.
- Community Gathering – Shared experiences, recreation, wellness, and community identity.
- Stewardship & Sustainability – Environmental care, destination stewardship, and respect for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
- Cultural Heritage – Recognition of regional history, including Indigenous and contemporary narratives.
The selected artwork(s) should be welcoming, engaging, and appropriate for a highly visible public park setting. Interactive, kinetic, and/or interpretive elements are encouraged, provided they are safe for the public. Artwork could also provide a fun physical, emotional, playful experience that involves the senses.
Artist and/or Artists Teams must fill out the full application and upload required materials and artwork examples using the application form above.
Project Budget = $75,000
Submissions Due – Friday, July 31
Questions?
For project inquiries and questions please contact Nola Mitchell at nmitchell@ntpud.org by July 10, 2026.
Comprehensive responses to all questions will be posted by July 20, 2026, for all to review.
Project Managers
Nola Mitchell
Senior Engineer
North Tahoe Public Utility District
nmitchell@ntpud.org
530-448-5158
Justin Broglio
Government and Community Affairs Manager
North Tahoe Public Utility District
jbroglio@ntpud.org
530-546-4212
Artists Questions & Answers
Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I propose more than one proposal for the North Tahoe Regional Park? | You may submit more than one proposal. Use one application and number the different concept proposals. |
| I am wondering if the boulders in the photo are permanent or not? | The boulders in the photo are not permanent and may be relocated or incorporated into the project. |
| What is the height limitation? | Height is limited by TRPA Code of Ordinances, Chapter 37 (this is believed to be 26-ft without special findings). Please note; the artwork should be within the $75,000 budget and may not impact the adjacent paved ADA Aspen Trail. Please refer to the “Artwork Requirements” on page 3 of the Request for Proposals for additional information. |
| What are the dimensions of the space inside the concrete walls? | The dimensions of the space inside the concrete wall vary. A site plan pdf of the Community Gathering Space (the artwork site is to the left of the “Existing Gazebo”) is included in Exhibits of the “Artwork Requirements” on page 14 of the Request for Proposals. The artwork site is approximately 440 square feet (approximately 20 feet long and 20 feet wide). |
| Is there a max footing depth? | There is no max footing depth, but there is an artwork height limitation of 26-ft. There is a storm drain that runs under the artwork location and is approximately 2-3 feet deep. NTPUD staff can work with artists to move this storm drain if needed. |
| Can you tell me roughly how tall that little wall is around the back of the sculpture location? | The concrete wall is approximately 20” tall. |
| Would it be possible to get a few JPEGs of the site sent to me? I’m looking for shots from a bit farther away than the ones in the packet. | Additional photos of the site location are available below (please scroll down) |
Project Funding Partners:
Art Installation Location – North Tahoe Regional Park
The artwork will be installed in the newly constructed Community Gathering Space, completed in 2025, at the North Tahoe Regional Park (6600 Donner Road, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148).
The Community Gathering Space is connected to NTPUD’s Tennis and Pickleball Facility and adjacent to nearby athletic fields, playgrounds, group picnic areas, dog park, and community garden. The Aspen Trail provides a paved ADA connection to the space and access to surrounding park amenities, restrooms, and parking.
