The CTA is looking for artists to beautify four locations.
Those locations are the Austin and 43rd Green Line stations, the new 63rd non-revenue rail vehicle maintenance facility, and the yet-to-be-built West Garfield Park’s operations control and training center.
“The decision to commission public art is part of CTA’s ongoing commitment to expand public art across the transit system as an enhancement to CTA facilities,” a CTA spokesperson said. “The new artwork will also complement the agency’s commitment to improving the customer experience.”
Those who are interested can submit qualifications and portfolios and learn more about applying at https://transitchicago.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. The deadline is Nov. 22.
Fees for the winning artist will vary by project, and is set as 20% of the budget for each art project. For example, according to the CTA, an art project budget of $100,000 provides for an artist fee of $20,000.
The projects are anticipated to be completed between 2027-2028. Public art experience is not required.”
“CTA’s collection of public art has nearly doubled over the last decade to include roughly 90 permanent works of art and dozens of temporary art installations across all eight rail lines and multiple bus facilities,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “Featuring artwork on CTA facilities is a way to enhance the travel experience for our riders and to connect with the community.”