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Call for Artists and Auditions: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Deadline May 15, 2021

As part of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s commitment to promoting art in the region, the Art in Transit (AIT) program is seeking to further develop its offering on the transit system’s growing digital media network with a series of art installations highlighting the creative cultures of the communities served by WMATA.

WMATA’s digital media network includes screens in a growing number of metro stations, with several unique screen sizes that present artworks prominently to the public and customers. Artists interested in submitting content for review are encouraged to read the content creation guide and/or visit the stations for a better understanding of the spaces and digital assets on which the selected artworks will be displayed.

Evaluation Process & Eligibility

Artists with an experience in new media and capable of creating dynamic and engaging, animated, digital artworks are encouraged to apply. A selection panel composed of local art professionals will review applicants and select finalists to develop proposals for digital art throughout the year.

Each art installation is anticipated to run as part of a scheduled sequence, and may be displayed on social media and additional digital canvases throughout the transit system as the Authority digital network expands.

Selection criteria include artistic merit, technical knowledge, demonstrated proficiency, past experience with creating digital artwork, and awards. For artists whose work is primarily in other mediums, applications must include a detailed, technical explanation of the artist’s ability to adapt existing content to digital media or to create original digital content independently or in collaboration with skilled, technical partners.

This Call for Submission is open to all artists with new media experience. Qualified artists will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or age.

Budget

Finalists will receive an honorarium to cover oversight of the production and installation of the artwork, with project management by AIT. Honoraria will be determined based on the nature of the project.

How to apply

Artists are asked to submit:

If you are interested in applying, please contact us at: metroart@wmata.com