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, 2025 - March 1, 2025.
To apply for the Music Under New York (MTA MUSIC) Live Auditions, 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 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 public art opportunity in conjunction with the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program at Southeast Station in Putnam County, NY. The proposed artwork will be incorporated into the new parking garage facility to be constructed to the east of the Station. The artwork selected will be realized in glass and mixed media (approximately 1,500 sf) by an approved fabricator. An artist’s prior experience with these materials will not be taken into consideration when reviewing images. All artistic mediums will be considered.
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 over-view of the project to create a proposal for site-specific artwork for the station, for which they will receive an honorarium of $1,500. 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 at the station 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 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2026.
Please direct inquiries for MTA Arts & Design to arts@mtahq.org.
Technical Questions? Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Submitter Support.
Metro-North Southeast Parking Garage Facility Rendering
MTA Arts & Design seeks images of artists’ previous work to review in consideration for a new public art opportunity at Broadway Junction Station, in Brooklyn. All artistic mediums will be considered. Finalists will develop a site-specific proposal for three areas within new construction. The artwork selected will be translated into mosaic (~1,000 sf total) by an approved fabricator. The commission does not require an artist have prior experience with the durable medium identified for the permanent installation. The new commission will be in dialogue with an existing glass and mosaic artwork: Al Loving's Brooklyn, New Morning, installed in 2001.
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 over-view of the project to create a proposal for site-specific artwork for the station, for which they will receive an honorarium of $1,500. 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 at the station 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 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 Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Please direct inquiries for MTA Arts & Design to arts@mtahq.org.
Left: Firelei Báez, Ciguapa Antellana, me llamo sueño de la madrugada. (who more sci-fi than us), 2018, glass mosaic, 163 St-Amsterdam Av, NYCT
Right: Hilma’s Ghost, Abstract Futures, 2025, glass mosaic, 42 St-Grand Central Station, NYCT