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MTA Queens Boulevard Line Public Art Commission – Parsons Blvd, Briarwood, and Jamaica-179 St Stations

Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; artistic merit demonstrated through previous work, exhibition history, awards, and publications; prior experience with mosaic or glass not required.
The Focus: Site-specific public art commissions for three NYC subway stations, realized in mosaic and/or glass.
Compensation: $1,250 honorarium for finalists to develop proposals; selected artists receive artist fee and design/fabrication budget (amounts to be determined).
Key Requirements: Submit up to 20 images, bio, CV, artist statement, and application form via Submittable; demonstrated artistic merit and proficiency in primary medium.

DeadlineFriday, August 14, 2026

Stipend$1,250 honorarium for proposal development (finalists only)

Application fee$0

LocationQueens, NY

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesAll Stages

Disciplinespublic art, mosaic, glass

Application notesApplications submitted via Submittable (mtaarts.submittable.com). Panel of arts and design professionals will select finalists and final commission recipients. Selected artists will work with MTA Arts & Design for project management.

Contactarts@mtahq.org

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