NYC DOT Art

NYC DOT Art has permitted over 500 temporary public art installations citywide and continues to pursue unique public art installations in collaboration with a diverse body of artists and partner organizations. Temporary art is only permitted in fully pedestrianized spaces for up to 11 months. Interested organizations and artists are invited to submit proposals and qualifications in response to open calls for both NYC DOT-funded initiatives and self-funded opportunities. All submissions are reviewed by the NYC DOT Art Advisory Committee, a panel of outside arts professionals representing varying disciplines and all five boroughs, and at times an open call-specific panel, based on the following criteria: public safety, artistic merit, site suitability and artwork durability.