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Researched commission brief

Bronx, Queens and Manhattan jail-facility art commissions

DDC’s coordinated Percent for Art selection covers three named jail facilities; this record preserves the single shared application process.

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

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Commission facts

Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed

Deadline date has passed. This does not establish the selection outcome.

Source-observed stage
Deadline passed; outcome unconfirmed
Location
New York, NY
Deadline as published
April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Source time
17:00
Source timezone
EST
Published funding
USD Up to 900,000
Funding scope
Maximum per facility, including artist fee, fabrication, installation and contingency; site preparation by design-builder.

Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.

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Who may apply

Adult living visual artists; justice-impacted applicants encouraged.

Selection / procurement route

Qualifications panel, then finalist interviews; no initial artwork proposal.

Deliverables

  • Site-integrated artworks designed for at least 50 years.

Site requirements

  • Interior low-relief/2D and exterior 3D opportunities; safety and agency/design approvals required.

Maintenance & care

  • Maintainable by the responsible agency.

Unresolved questions

  • Awardees, final sites/scope and schedule; EST retained literally.

Commissioner contact / project page ↗

Sources & review dates

  • www.nyc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11

    Primary project evidence; unspecified terms remain unknown.

  • www.nyc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11

    FAQ supplies commission scope and selection terms.