Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study - MTA accepting submissions for art at four new stations

 

Call to community artists!  MTA now accepting submissions for new stations at Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point Submissions due by Friday, March 4, 2022   MTA Arts & Design is accepting examples of previous work for artists interest in being considered for creating site-specific proposals for the new Metro-North stations. Eligibility is based upon the following minimum qualifications: • Artistic merit as evidenced in previous work and exhibition history, awards, honors, and publications. • Demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of the materials/techniques of the artist’s typical practice. • Availability to work in New York during the required design and construction period (see Project Schedule by following the link below). It is also preferred that the qualified artists have: • Ability to understand the context of the unique characteristics and diversity of the East Bronx communities within which these stations are located, and to integrate these elements into the artwork. • Experience working with community groups and making public presentations. Click below for more details on how to apply for this unique opportunity to contribute your vision to these new stations. MTA Call for Artists: Details and Guidelines

To read more about the draft plan for the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study, visit our Building the Plan overview to watch our station-area overview videos and to read our draft recommendations and more by clicking below. Building the Draft Plan