MTA New York City Transit - Queens Boulevard Line (E, F) - Parsons Blvd, Briarwood, and Jamaica-179 St Stations
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MTA Arts & Design seeks images of artists’ previous work for consideration in upcoming public art opportunities related to ADA accessibility upgrades and other improvements at three Queens stations: Parsons Blvd, Briarwood, and Jamaica-179 St. The station artworks will be realized in mosaic and/or glass by an approved fabricator, with each averaging between 475-600 sq ft across multiple surface areas. Prior experience with materials will not factor into the review. Artwork in any medium may be submitted.
SELECTION PROCESS
A panel of arts and design professionals will select three sets of finalists—one for each station—to develop original proposals. Finalists will receive site specifications and a detailed project overview to guide the creation of a site-specific artwork proposal, for which they will receive a $1,250 honorarium. After reviewing the proposals and in-person presentations by the artists, the panel will select one artist per station to receive the commission.
The budget for design and fabrication of the artwork at each station is to be determined. Selected artists will receive an artist fee and be required to produce final designs, select a fabricator, and oversee 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, as well as 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, bio, CV, brief artist statement, and application form to mtaarts.submittable.com.
Submissions must be complete by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, August 14, 2026. Please direct all inquiries to arts@mtahq.org.
Download Frequently Asked Questions, contact MTA Arts & Design: arts@mtahq.org, or Submittable’s customer support: support@submittable.com.
Left: Parsons Blvd Station Rendering
Right: Briarwood Station Rendering