04/21/2026
Call to Artist: Request for Qualifications - City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) - Eastside Bus Transfer Station Public Art
The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), in partnership with the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust and City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, is inviting professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a public art opportunity at the new Eastside Bus Transfer Facility.
RTS, which provides more than 4.8 million passenger trips annually, is seeking artists to integrate functional, site-specific artwork into transit infrastructure. This opportunity focuses on transforming everyday elements—such as bike racks, benches, seating, decorative fencing, and tree guards—into meaningful public art that enhances the rider experience and reflects the identity of Gainesville.
Artists are encouraged to consider clarity and communication in their work, incorporating representational, narrative, or commemorative approaches that connect with the public and strengthen a sense of place.
Through this RFQ process, three or more finalists will be selected to develop proposals for creatively designed functional artwork. The project budget is $32,534.38, inclusive of all design, fabrication, and installation costs. Three (3) finals will each receive an honorarium of $1,000 to develop and present a site-specific proposal, either in person or virtually.
Submissions are open to professional artists with experience in large-scale, site-specific work. Deadline for submission is
For full details and application instructions, visit:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/velasquesc1-carol-cityofgainesville-org/rfq-city-of-gainesville-s-regional-transit-system-public-art-project
