NYC Department of Transportation Deadline: April 16, 2010
It is open to all professional artists and designers living and working in New York City. Key Dates: Information Sessions (free and open to the public)
Deadline for Proposals:
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5. Read the press release of this competition. 6. For more information about public art in Times Square, click here.
INTRODUCTION Times Square, one of New York’s most vibrant destinations, attracts over 350,000 pedestrians each day, more than anywhere else in the city. It is home to 39 Broadway theatres, 35 hotels (housing 25% of Manhattan’s hotel rooms), 250,000 employees, various cultural and commercial events, public broadcasts and film shoots, as well as the world famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The streets of Times Square are filled with people 24/7 gazing up at the bright lights and billboards as well as the constantly changing images projected from LCD screens. People are also attracted to the area’s retail including several flagship stores for national chains, destination restaurants, and of course, Broadway theatres. "Times Square—a place where creativity and boldness are always on display—is increasingly becoming a place for public art and creative innovation in the public realm," said Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance. "This initiative will bring a whole new category of creative energy out into the street for all the world to see." "reNEWable Times Square," challenges artists and designers living and working in New York City to think boldly about their vision for the temporary plazas, carefully weighing design components along with factors that will enhance pedestrians' experiences and improve the setting for the many trademark events Times Square houses annually, such as serving as the anchor for New Year's Eve celebrations around the country. Designs also must accommodate different "use zones" such as fire lanes, crosswalks, seating areas and pedestrian zones. All professional artists and designers living or working in New York City may apply, and the selected artist/designer or artist/designer teams will be responsible for the final design and overseeing the installation.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY All professional artists and designers living or working in New York City may apply, and the selected artist/designer or artist/designer teams will be responsible for the final design and overseeing the installation. The winning design will be selected by a jury composed of representatives from the DOT, Times Square Alliance, the Mayor's Office and the Design Commission as well as one outside artist or arts advisor. The applicant selected also will receive $15,000 fee from The Mayor's Fund, and the budget for the temporary treatments will be within an existing DOT contract.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES The deadline to submit proposals is April 16, 2010. The design is expected to be installed by mid-July. The temporary treatment will remain in place for approximately eight months and will be monitored and maintained by the Times Square Alliance. Download the Request For Proposals for this competition. Applications should consist of the following materials to be evaluated:
All submission materials must be provided as electronic copies on a CD ROM. All images should be prepared as high resolution jpegs (300 dpi). Submitted materials shall not be returned. All submissions should be mailed to the following address:
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