Call for Mural Artists: NFTA Portage Road Transportation Center

Mural Artist Needed!

Deadline: December 15, 2020

Project Overview

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) is seeking an artist to create a public art mural to be located inside of the NFTA’s Portage Road Transportation Center (PRTC). The goal of the project is to enhance the atmosphere of the public indoor waiting area and address safety concerns shared by riders and community members.



Located in a bustling section of the City of Niagara Falls, the Portage Road Transportation Center sees over 2,000 boardings per week, with services to and from Buffalo and Niagara County. Within this space, there is opportunity to contribute positively to the daily experience of the many people who utilize the NFTA services. By creating a vibrant and inspiring artwork in the space, our hope is to generate feelings of comfort, safety and pride. Subsequently, the addition of a mural at the PRTC will continue to expand the growth of public art experiences in this section of the City.

Project Specifications

This Call for Artists is open to any artist residing in Western New York to submit their qualifications for consideration. The wall space is approximately 40 ft wide and 10 ft in height. Experience with public art and/or large murals is preferred but not required.

Upon selection, artists will be paid a flat fee for the project and all necessary materials will be provided at no cost to the artist. Artists may specify materials needed for their work.



Artists are required to work with the project team to develop a concept based upon rider and community feedback. Discussions will begin once the selected artist is notified.

Submission Requirements

Artists are required to submit the following for consideration:

1. Artist resume

2. 5-10 images of artworks

3. Link to portfolio if applicable

4. Response to three application questions via Google form

All materials should be submitted through the Google form link: https://forms.gle/TfdCrD2kVqBWgdBX9

Timeline

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, December 15 , 2020 by midnight. Beginning December 10, submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee from the NFTA and the NFNHA. Artists will be notified of their submission status by December 30, 2020. The mural is expected to be completed by February 15, 2020.

Contact

For general inquires or questions regarding this Call for Artists, please contact:

Ally Spongr

Project Director, NFNHA ally@discoverniagara.org

The NFNHA partnering with the NFTA to assist with the planning and implementation of the Portage Road Transportation Center (PRTC) Mural Project. The NFNHA is a 501©3 non-profit with a track record of major project implementation in the area, including the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and over 13 murals as part of NF Murals in the Main Street and Depot Avenue corridor.