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Public Art at the new Paratransit Facility
The City of Raleigh seeks to hire an artist or artist team to create public art for the proposed GoRaleigh/GoWake Access Transit Facility. Artwork can be stand-alone or mounted to the building and could be located outside or inside the facility. Artists should consider universal design principles, such as how to engage audiences with low vision, from high contrast imagery to audio descriptions. Artwork could invite interaction (sound, light, touch) through digital components or incorporate tactile elements. Artists could also consider opportunities for co-creation of the art with community members. Artists and designers with experience in universal design principles and/or designing for accessibility are encouraged to apply.
The total budget for this project is up to $200,000. Final budget will be dependent on approved designs and cost estimates. Budget scope should include artist design, presentations and renderings, travel, engineering and construction documents (if needed), equipment, fabrication, coordination, and installation.
This call will be posted soon.
Read the complete artist call document (RFQ) to learn about the timeline, selection process, and more.
About the Project
The City of Raleigh is planning a new access transit facility at Poole Road to replace its current building which no longer meets today’s needs. The new building will feature expanded office space to support the operations team, provide ADA eligibility testing for the City’s paratransit program, and host call centers for both Raleigh and Wake County. These call centers schedule more than 2,000 daily trips for people with disabilities, older adults, and rural residents who rely on public transit in Raleigh and Wake County.
The City envisions a world class facility and art has a role to play. The public art will be used as a showcase, a teaching tool for best practices when training staff, and included on art tours. It should exemplify principles of universal design and be created for equitable, flexible, and intuitive use to help foster an inclusive experience.
