Regional Transit System Public Art Project
Call to Artists (Public Art)
Details
| Deadline | May 25, 2026 |
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| Sponsor | The City of Gainesville |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
Description
The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), the primary public transportation provider for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County, is seeking qualifications from artists or artist teams to create functional public art for the new Eastside Bus Transfer Facility.
Since its establishment as a public entity in 1974, RTS has grown from a small private fleet into a high-capacity urban transit network. Today, it facilitates more than 4.8 million passenger trips annually and is recognized as a national model for university–municipal partnerships.
The Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department, in partnership with Art in Public Places Trust (APPT) and RTS, invites professional artists to submit qualifications for this exciting public art opportunity.
Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the City will pre-qualify three (3) or more artists or artist teams to develop site-specific proposals for creatively designed, functional artwork. Selected concepts should integrate artistic expression with infrastructure, enhance the pedestrian experience, and reflect the history, character, and values of the Gainesville community, while meeting all applicable safety and durability requirements.
How to Participate
Application Requirements:
- Letter of interest (maximum 500 words)
- Current résumé (including name, mailing address, phone number, and email)
- Professional credentials, relevant experience, and honors or awards
- References for prior public art installations, including contact information and locations where work is currently on public display
- Digital Images of Prior Work (5 to 10) digital images of completed outdoor installations. Images should represent same project and include both close-up and distant views to clearly demonstrate materials, craftmanship, height, scale, and context of work.
For the application visit here: RFQ City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System - Public Art Project | Artwork Archive
For questions about the application itself (application requirements, terms, etc), please contact us directly at [email protected]
For questions or issues with the application process (setting up an account, submitting to the call, login issues, etc), please contact Artwork Archive or call 720-900-5506
This opportunity has been submitted by . The listing of the opportunity does not imply endorsement by the Division of Arts and Culture or the Department of State. Contact The City of Gainesville with questions or for more information.
