New York City’s Department of Transportation is calling upon artists to help bring some vibrancy to city streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Wednesday announced the launch of the NYC DOT Art Partners initiative, which invites community organizations to install temporary public art on the agency’s property, including medians, triangles, sidewalks, and fully pedestrianized asphalt spaces. The agency issued a request for proposals, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
“Public art helps inspire New Yorkers, build community, and create welcoming public spaces. NYC DOT Art Partners is a creative way to support the mission of local organizations while bringing New Yorkers together,” Rodriguez said. “We encourage all community-based organizations to apply to exhibit public artwork in their neighborhoods.”
Interested organizations are encouraged to propose DOT-owned infrastructure in their communities as potential sites for art. If eligible, these locations can serve as canvases for murals, projections, sculptures, and other installations. DOT will issue permits for artwork displays lasting up to 11 months.
Partner organizations can include business improvement districts, nonprofits, art galleries, artist-in-residence programs, art councils, museums, cultural institutions, community centers, and other nonprofit community-based organizations.
DOT will host a webinar in March for organizations interested in learning more about the program. The session will provide an overview of the RFP, outline expectations for organizations, and walk through the application process.
The artwork featured in installations can be newly commissioned or pre-existing. Organizations can find more information here.
Last year, DOT worked with nearly 20 partner organizations to permit more than 28 temporary art installations, including murals, sculptures, fence interventions, electrified artwork, and signage across the five boroughs.
Since 2008, the agency has produced more than 475 temporary artworks citywide, with 114 installations during Commissioner Rodriguez’s leadership.
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