New Jersey Transit Elizabeth Rail Station Glazing

NJ TRANSIT is soliciting Expressions of Interest from artists to design, fabricate and install artwork for the Elizabeth Rail Station Platform and Station Reconstruction in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This opportunity is only open to artists living in NJ, NY, PA, DE, MD and DC. The proposed artwork is part of the New Jersey Arts Inclusion Program, coordinated by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and NJ TRANSIT.

The art location is identified as glazing—art application to the expansive glass panels located at the station building and/or wind screens along the platforms. The total proposed budget for the art inclusion glazing is $80,000.00, which shall cover all costs incurred by the artist relating to design, fabrication and installation of the artwork. Materials selected shall be sustainable, require minimal maintenance, and be appropriate for a public setting.

Artists should submit letters summarizing their interest and experience in creating public artworks, including a list of at least 3 references (name, contact information—phone number and email address) for similar projects. Submissions should also include resume, photographs/images (minimum: 4, maximum: 6) of examples of public art installations, website links, and other pertinent information. Shortlisted artists will receive a request for proposal (RFP) to respond to their ability to approach the project in the specified art medium. Selection criteria include artistic quality, appropriateness to site and project objectives, permanence and durability, absence of public hazards, vandalism protection measures, innovation in materials and techniques, willingness to coordinate with the project team, ability to meet established timeframes, and fabrication price within budget constraints. Notification of selected artists is anticipated for October 5th, 2016, with Notice to Proceed in March 2017.