MTA Arts & Design (A&D) encourages the use of mass transit in the metropolitan New York area with engaging visual and performing arts and design within the transit environment. A&D’s permanent percent-for-art program, temporary digital art, graphic art, photography, live musical performances and Poetry in Motion are experienced by the 8.5 million people who ride MTA subways and trains daily. Our diverse programs strive to create meaningful connections among sites, neighborhoods, and people. For more information, visit MTA Arts & Design, search #mtaarts on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter.
Please scroll down to view current Calls for Submissions to A&D programs
Permanent Art Call for Images
To apply to a Permanent Art Call for Images, click Submit next to the opportunities listed below. You will be prompted to enter contact information, and upload materials for consideration.
Download Call for Images Frequently Asked Questions, or email arts@mtahq.org. Please be aware of deadlines (Midnight EST on the date listed) and note that if you are interested in more than one Call listed below, you will need to apply to each Call separately.
Digital Art Call for Submissions
To apply to the Digital Art Call for Submissions, click Submit next to the opportunity listed below. You will be prompted to enter contact information, and upload materials for consideration.
Download Call for Submissions Frequently Asked Questions, or email arts@mtahq.org. Please be aware of deadlines (Midnight EST on the date listed).
Music Under New York Call for Performers
MTA Music Under New York (MTA MUSIC) applications will only be accepted online via Submittable. MTA MUSIC Auditions and Auditions Application dates: January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024.
To apply for the Music Under New York (MTA MUSIC) Live Audition, click Submit next to the opportunity listed below. You will be prompted to enter contact information, and upload materials for consideration:
- short online application form;
- up to 2 sample audio files not exceeding 5 minutes in length;
- links to streaming video clips (recommended) and optional materials such as links to website, social media accounts;
- applicants under 18 MUST include a valid Employment for Child Performer permit.
Download Call for Performers Frequently Asked Questions, or email music@mtahq.org.
For any questions about using this site, visit Submittable’s Help Center.
MTA Arts & Design seeks images of artists’ previous work to review in consideration for a new permanent Percent for Art project, in conjunction with relocation of East Yaphank Station in Yaphank, Long Island. An approved fabricator will translate the final artwork designs into a durable medium. The artwork is projected to be realized in glass. An artist’s prior experience with this material will not be taken into consideration when reviewing images.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection panel comprised of arts and design professionals will select finalists to develop original proposals. Finalists will be given site specifications and a detailed overview of the project to create a proposal for site-specific artwork at the station, for which they will receive an honorarium of $1,250. Following the selection panel’s review of proposals, one artist will be selected to receive the commission.
The budget for design and fabrication of the artwork is to be determined. The selected artist will receive an artist fee and be required to produce final designs, select a fabricator and oversee the fabrication and installation of the artwork, with project management by MTA Arts & Design.
TO APPLY
Eligibility is based upon artistic merit as evidenced in previous work, exhibition history, awards, honors, and publications, and demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of the medium(s) in which the artist regularly works.
All artists interested in being considered for projects must apply online. Please submit up to 20 images along with a short application form, a bio, CV, and brief artist statement to mtaarts.submittable.com.
Submissions must be complete by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Please direct inquiries for MTA Arts & Design to arts@mtahq.org.
Download Frequently Asked Questions.
Technical Questions? Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
Image credits: Left: Sandy Litchfield, Forestation Syncopation, 2021, laminated glass, LIRR New Hyde Park. Right: William Low, Deer Park Dahlias, 2018, laminated glass, LIRR Deer Park.
MTA Arts & Design invites new media artists to submit previous artwork to be considered for upcoming opportunities for digital art installations at Fulton Transit Center and LIRR Grand Central Madison terminal. Artists with prior experience in multiple channel installation, and capable of creating a dynamic environment with moving images, are encouraged to apply.
Fulton Center houses a fully-integrated digital network of 52 display screens throughout the complex. Grand Central Madison features 5 LED walls, each measuring 7.5 feet high and 17 feet wide. It is recommended that artists experience the digital art installations at the two locations prior to applying.
SELECTION PROCESS
Submitted materials will be reviewed and finalists will be selected to develop art proposals for digital art programming throughout 2025. Finalists will be given a detailed overview of the technical and site specifications to create a site-specific artwork proposal, for which they will receive an honorarium.
Project budgets will be determined depending upon the nature of the project, which may include pre- and post-production. As part of the project budget, the selected artist(s) will be required to oversee the production and installation of the digital artwork, with project management by MTA Arts & Design. It is expected that the selected artwork be two minutes in length. The exhibition duration varies depending on the site.
TO APPLY
Eligibility is based upon artistic merit as evidenced in previous work, exhibition history, awards, honors, and demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of digital and new media. Artists working primarily in other mediums are welcome to apply, provided they submit a detailed explanation of technical expertise and/or collaboration with technical partners within the application.
All artists interested in being considered must apply online. Please submit up to 5 completed works in dynamic format (mov or mp4) and up to 10 still images (jpg or png) with a short application form, a bio, CV, and brief artist statement to mtaarts.submittable.com.
Submissions must be complete by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Review and download our Frequently Asked Questions, and direct any inquiries to MTA Arts & Design: arts@mtahq.org.
Technical Questions? Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
Image Credits: Carter Hodgkin, Infinite Orbits, 2023, animation, NYCT Fulton Center; Gabriel Barcia-Colombo, PLATFORM, 2023, video, LIRR Grand Central Madison.