Digital Art Program - 2026 Open Call
Submit up to 5 completed digital artworks (.mov or .mp4) and up to 10 still images (.jpg or .png) for consideration for multi-channel installations at three major transit sites in New York for 2027 programming.
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Get matched →- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $1,000
- Location
- Fulton Transit Center, Grand Central Madison, and Moynihan Train Hall, New York
About
Overview
MTA Arts & Design invites digital artists to submit previous works for consideration at three major transit sites: Fulton Transit Center, Grand Central Madison, and Moynihan Train Hall for 2027 programming. This is an opportunity to create multi-channel installations using digital processes such as video art, film, animation, augmented reality, net art, game engines, generative art, and other forms. Artists with prior experience in multi-channel installation are encouraged to apply. Note: none of the sites has audio capability.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Eligibility
Eligibility is based upon artistic merit as evidenced in previous work, exhibition history, awards, honors, and demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of digital, moving image, and new media. Artists working primarily in other mediums must provide a detailed explanation of technical expertise and/or collaboration with technical partners. Successful applicants must have a valid U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number.
What to Submit
- Up to 5 completed works in digital format (.mov or .mp4)
- Up to 10 still images (.jpg or .png)
- Short application form
- Bio
- CV
- Brief artist statement
Selection Process
Submitted materials will be reviewed and finalists will be selected to develop art proposals for digital art programming throughout 2027. Finalists will be given a detailed overview of the technical and site specifications to create a site-specific artwork proposal. Artworks will be up to two minutes in length and on display for approximately three months.
Awards
- $1,000 honorarium for finalists to develop site-specific proposals
- Project budgets determined based on nature of project, which may include pre- and post-production
- Selected artist(s) will oversee production and installation with project management by MTA Arts & Design
How to Apply
All artists interested in being considered must apply online at mtaarts.submittable.com.
Contact
For inquiries, contact [email protected]
- Award
- $1,000 honorarium for finalists to develop site-specific proposals; project budgets determined based on project scope including pre- and post-production
- Theme
- Digital artworks for multi-channel installations in public transit spaces using video art, film, animation, augmented reality, net art, game engines, generative art, and other new media forms.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists with demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of digital, moving image, and new media; must have valid U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number.
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