Wayfinding Artist-in-Residence

About the Residency

The sign-shop artist in residence will collaborate with the Raleigh Department of Traffic Services division of Signs and Markings. This division is responsible for creating and maintaining street signs throughout the City of Raleigh. They have a full on-site shop to create and repair traffic signs, including vinyl cutters and sign materials, at 2530 Westinghouse Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604. 

The artwork created as part of this residency should provide placemaking and creative wayfinding for pedestrians in Raleigh and inspire appreciation of transportation infrastructure. Artists are encouraged to reference the Downtown Raleigh Economic Development Strategy plan. The artwork can help visitors navigate from site to site around downtown, add family-friendly itineraries and routes, and improve the legibility and coherence of downtown districts.

The artist in residence will spend a year creating artistic wayfinding that defines routes and districts around downtown. The artist will also host events/classes for the community. Stay tuned! 

Project Timeline

About the City of Raleigh Department of Transportation

The City of Raleigh's Transportation Department consolidates transportation and related infrastructure. From planning transportation projects, system operation, and infrastructure maintenance, the department works to optimize service delivery and position the City for ongoing growth. Services provided by the department include mobility strategy and infrastructure, traffic engineering, transportation maintenance, parking operations, GoRaleigh transit services, highway maintenance, and development services.

Additional Information

The application deadline has passed. For details about the call for artists, view City of Raleigh Sign Shop Artist in Residence RFQ (pdf). 

For questions, contact Jenn Hales, Public Art Coordinator for Raleigh Arts, Jenn.Hales@raleighnc.gov. 

 For relevant information regarding the project, visit the Raleigh Arts website.