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(00:00):
City breaks record for the number of public art projects
installed on New York City streets with new mural at
Audubon Plaza. Audubon Plaza transforms nearly
11,000 square feet of roadway into bustling community hub with
seating, programming and asphaltmural.
Agency releases a Request for Qualifications RFQ to identify
(00:23):
organizations that can provide programming to enhance NYC dot S
public spaces and events across all 5 boroughs.
A record-breaking four years of new pedestrian space and public
art installations on New York City streets.
At an event to celebrate the completion of Tallis Almandi S
asphalt art mural titled Delomioat Audubon Plaza in Washington
(00:45):
Heights. Al Monte S mural marks a record
high 151 temporary public art projects installed on NYC dot
property. NYC dot announced this milestone
as it cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian Plaza on Audubon
Ave., bringing 10,890 square feet of new pedestrian space to
(01:08):
Washington Heights. Building on the success of the
Audubon Ave. Open St., the new Plaza creates
an open space for community use and enhances safety for
pedestrians. Public plazas not only promote
safety, walkability, and access to public transit, they provide
space for community, commerce and culture through public
(01:30):
programming. NYC dot also announced it has
released a Request for Qualifications RFQ to identify
organizations that can provide programming to enhance NYC Dots
public spaces and events across all 5 boroughs.
The agency S Public realm programming initiative connects
public spaces such as plazas andopen streets with local
(01:54):
organizations to positively engage communities with
activations to support arts, design, culture, environmental
fitness, active transportation and education. 150 plus
temporary public artworks completed.
Audubon Plaza features an asphalt art mural by Talus
(02:16):
Almonte. The mural, titled De Lomio, is a
tribute to Dominican culture andthe vibrant Dominican community
of Washington Heights. Inspired by Liliana Maro Lime S
Munekis in Rostro, the mural celebrates the richness and
diversity of Dominican people. Platano's and their sweeping
(02:37):
leaves honor the flavors at the heart of Dominican kitchens,
while Domino's echo memories of sidewalk games connecting today
S neighborhood gatherings with the everyday rhythms of life in
the Dominican Republic. Dolomio represents the 151st
temporary art installation completed during the Adams
administration, a record high since NYC dot first began its
(03:01):
art program in 2008. These 151 projects include
artistic murals, sculptures, lighting, signage on NYC dot
property, as well as interactiveinstallations at signature NYC
dot events like Summer Streets and Car Free Earth Day.
(03:21):
In the past four years, the agency has painted nearly
275,000 square feet of asphalt art and 4500 linear feet of bike
barriers with vibrant murals. Additionally, NYC dot
commissioned 5 original public artworks for display in each of
New York City. S5 Burroughs.
(03:41):
Through the Community Commission's initiative, City
installs record amounts of pedestrian space with Audubon
Ave. Plaza.
Pedestrian plazas not only enhance safety, walkability, and
access to public transit, they provide space for community,
commerce and culture through public programming.
(04:03):
Since the start of the Adams administration, NYC dot has
created a record amount of pedestrianized space, more than
1.5 million square feet. Through the creation of new
plazas, wider sidewalks, pedestrian islands and more, NYC
dot first completed safety upgrades to Audubon Ave. and
(04:23):
165th St. in summer. 2020. To simplify a complex
intersection and make it safer and easier for people to cross
the intersection in summer. 2020. 4 NYC dot launched an open
street at the location in collaboration with Street Lab,
with daily maintenance performedby the Horticultural Society of
(04:45):
New York. Building on the success of the
open St. NYC dot has transformed the
block of Audubon Ave. from 165thto 166th St. into Washington
Height S newest pedestrian Plaza.
Tables and chairs allow pedestrians to stop and rest,
(05:05):
bike corrals provide spaces for students and community members
to park bikes, and the new Plazaprovides more spaces for
community programming and events.
The Plaza is the latest open St.NYC dot has transformed with
permanent bike and pedestrian centered upgrades.
The agency has also delivered permanent upgrades to Berry St.
(05:28):
and Underhill Ave. in Brooklyn, 29th St., 31st St., 34th Ave.
and 39th Ave. in Queens, 103 St.and Broadway in Manhattan, and
Jennings St. in the Bronx. More information about the Plaza
program is available online. Public Realm Programming NYC
(05:52):
Dots Public Realm Programming initiative connects our plazas
and open streets with local organizations to positively
engage communities through enriching arts, design, culture,
environmental, fitness, active transportation, and educational
programming. NYC dot aims to promote the
(06:13):
positive use of public space with a focus on offering
experiences to diverse communities.
Public Realm Programming supports neighborhoods in NYC
dot Priority Investment and Public Realm priority areas as
identified in the NYC Streets Plan.
Respondents NYC dot selects fromthe RFQ will be added to the
(06:36):
agency S Public Realm Programming Partner list,
granting eligibility for providing programming of various
types to NYC Dots public spaces and events for a two year
period. The NYC dot Public Realm team
will be hosting 2 informational webinars for all interested
programming partners this December.
(06:57):
The agency will be going throughapplicant requirements, the
overall application process, andanswering questions from
prospective applicants. Dates, times and link to
register below. Wednesday, December 10th from 6
to 7:30 PM. Wednesday, December 17th from
(07:17):
2:00 to 3:30 PM. Applications should be submitted
online through the Public Realm Programming. 2026 to 2020.
Seven partner list Request for qualifications, RFQ application
The deadline to apply is Friday,January 30th. 2020. 6 For more
information, visit nyc.gov. dot Programming Muralist Open Call
(07:44):
The City also invites US based artists to submit examples of
past work to be considered for the chance to create temporary
murals across the city. Selected artists will design
site specific artwork that will stay on display for up to 11
months. Projects may take place on a
variety of dot property including pedestrianized asphalt
(08:07):
areas, concrete bike barriers, and other priority areas like
bridge walls, step streets, or fences.
Interested artist can learn moreinformation through the Request
for Qualifications Muralist Artist applications are open on
Submittable until February 8th. 2020. 6 at 11:59 PM EST About
(08:32):
NYC dot Art The New York City Department of Transportation S
Art Program NYC dot Art partnerswith community based nonprofit
organizations and professional artists to present temporary
public art on NYC dot property throughout the five boroughs for
up to 11 months. Artists transform streets with
(08:54):
colorful murals, dynamic projections, and eye-catching
sculptures. Sidewalks, fences, triangles,
medians, bridges, jersey barriers, step streets, public
plazas, and pedestrianized spaces serve as canvases and
foundations for temporary art. Since 2008, NYC dot Art has
(09:16):
produced over 530 temporary artwork citywide.
For more information, visit nyc.gov dot.
City breaks record for the number of public art projects
installed on New York City streets with new mural at
Audubon Plaza. Audubon Plaza transforms nearly
11,000 square feet of roadway into bustling community hub with
seating, programming and asphaltmural.
Agency releases a Request for Qualifications RFQ to identify
(00:23):
organizations that can provide programming to enhance NYC dot S
public spaces and events across all 5 boroughs.
A record-breaking four years of new pedestrian space and public
art installations on New York City streets.
At an event to celebrate the completion of Tallis Almandi S
asphalt art mural titled Delomioat Audubon Plaza in Washington
(00:45):
Heights. Al Monte S mural marks a record
high 151 temporary public art projects installed on NYC dot
property. NYC dot announced this milestone
as it cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian Plaza on Audubon
Ave., bringing 10,890 square feet of new pedestrian space to
(01:08):
Washington Heights. Building on the success of the
Audubon Ave. Open St., the new Plaza creates
an open space for community use and enhances safety for
pedestrians. Public plazas not only promote
safety, walkability, and access to public transit, they provide
space for community, commerce and culture through public
(01:30):
programming. NYC dot also announced it has
released a Request for Qualifications RFQ to identify
organizations that can provide programming to enhance NYC Dots
public spaces and events across all 5 boroughs.
The agency S Public realm programming initiative connects
public spaces such as plazas andopen streets with local
(01:54):
organizations to positively engage communities with
activations to support arts, design, culture, environmental
fitness, active transportation and education. 150 plus
temporary public artworks completed.
Audubon Plaza features an asphalt art mural by Talus
(02:16):
Almonte. The mural, titled De Lomio, is a
tribute to Dominican culture andthe vibrant Dominican community
of Washington Heights. Inspired by Liliana Maro Lime S
Munekis in Rostro, the mural celebrates the richness and
diversity of Dominican people. Platano's and their sweeping
(02:37):
leaves honor the flavors at the heart of Dominican kitchens,
while Domino's echo memories of sidewalk games connecting today
S neighborhood gatherings with the everyday rhythms of life in
the Dominican Republic. Dolomio represents the 151st
temporary art installation completed during the Adams
administration, a record high since NYC dot first began its
(03:01):
art program in 2008. These 151 projects include
artistic murals, sculptures, lighting, signage on NYC dot
property, as well as interactiveinstallations at signature NYC
dot events like Summer Streets and Car Free Earth Day.
(03:21):
In the past four years, the agency has painted nearly
275,000 square feet of asphalt art and 4500 linear feet of bike
barriers with vibrant murals. Additionally, NYC dot
commissioned 5 original public artworks for display in each of
New York City. S5 Burroughs.
(03:41):
Through the Community Commission's initiative, City
installs record amounts of pedestrian space with Audubon
Ave. Plaza.
Pedestrian plazas not only enhance safety, walkability, and
access to public transit, they provide space for community,
commerce and culture through public programming.
(04:03):
Since the start of the Adams administration, NYC dot has
created a record amount of pedestrianized space, more than
1.5 million square feet. Through the creation of new
plazas, wider sidewalks, pedestrian islands and more, NYC
dot first completed safety upgrades to Audubon Ave. and
(04:23):
165th St. in summer. 2020. To simplify a complex
intersection and make it safer and easier for people to cross
the intersection in summer. 2020. 4 NYC dot launched an open
street at the location in collaboration with Street Lab,
with daily maintenance performedby the Horticultural Society of
(04:45):
New York. Building on the success of the
open St. NYC dot has transformed the
block of Audubon Ave. from 165thto 166th St. into Washington
Height S newest pedestrian Plaza.
Tables and chairs allow pedestrians to stop and rest,
(05:05):
bike corrals provide spaces for students and community members
to park bikes, and the new Plazaprovides more spaces for
community programming and events.
The Plaza is the latest open St.NYC dot has transformed with
permanent bike and pedestrian centered upgrades.
The agency has also delivered permanent upgrades to Berry St.
(05:28):
and Underhill Ave. in Brooklyn, 29th St., 31st St., 34th Ave.
and 39th Ave. in Queens, 103 St.and Broadway in Manhattan, and
Jennings St. in the Bronx. More information about the Plaza
program is available online. Public Realm Programming NYC
(05:52):
Dots Public Realm Programming initiative connects our plazas
and open streets with local organizations to positively
engage communities through enriching arts, design, culture,
environmental, fitness, active transportation, and educational
programming. NYC dot aims to promote the
(06:13):
positive use of public space with a focus on offering
experiences to diverse communities.
Public Realm Programming supports neighborhoods in NYC
dot Priority Investment and Public Realm priority areas as
identified in the NYC Streets Plan.
Respondents NYC dot selects fromthe RFQ will be added to the
(06:36):
agency S Public Realm Programming Partner list,
granting eligibility for providing programming of various
types to NYC Dots public spaces and events for a two year
period. The NYC dot Public Realm team
will be hosting 2 informational webinars for all interested
programming partners this December.
(06:57):
The agency will be going throughapplicant requirements, the
overall application process, andanswering questions from
prospective applicants. Dates, times and link to
register below. Wednesday, December 10th from 6
to 7:30 PM. Wednesday, December 17th from
(07:17):
2:00 to 3:30 PM. Applications should be submitted
online through the Public Realm Programming. 2026 to 2020.
Seven partner list Request for qualifications, RFQ application
The deadline to apply is Friday,January 30th. 2020. 6 For more
information, visit nyc.gov. dot Programming Muralist Open Call
(07:44):
The City also invites US based artists to submit examples of
past work to be considered for the chance to create temporary
murals across the city. Selected artists will design
site specific artwork that will stay on display for up to 11
months. Projects may take place on a
variety of dot property including pedestrianized asphalt
(08:07):
areas, concrete bike barriers, and other priority areas like
bridge walls, step streets, or fences.
Interested artist can learn moreinformation through the Request
for Qualifications Muralist Artist applications are open on
Submittable until February 8th. 2020. 6 at 11:59 PM EST About
(08:32):
NYC dot Art The New York City Department of Transportation S
Art Program NYC dot Art partnerswith community based nonprofit
organizations and professional artists to present temporary
public art on NYC dot property throughout the five boroughs for
up to 11 months. Artists transform streets with
(08:54):
colorful murals, dynamic projections, and eye-catching
sculptures. Sidewalks, fences, triangles,
medians, bridges, jersey barriers, step streets, public
plazas, and pedestrianized spaces serve as canvases and
foundations for temporary art. Since 2008, NYC dot Art has
(09:16):
produced over 530 temporary artwork citywide.
For more information, visit nyc.gov dot.
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