(pictured image in 181 St elevator by Jason Fuentes @shots_fired_snap )
SUBMISSION FORM BELOW
Seeking original artwork for 181/184 Street & 190 Street MTA elevators from Community Board 12 residents.
DEADLINE – September 16, 2025, 11:59 pm (extended)
This project is a continuation of a community-led project known as the MTA-AU Subway Elevator Poster Project. It is fully rooted in the community — the result of efforts begun by the Washington Heights Quality of Life Committee, (chaired by Rosa Naparstek, Director of Artists Unite), and carried on by Artists Unite with the full support of Community Board 12 and all local elected officials. The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance is excited to officially partner in an expanded version of the project in the newly renovated 181/184 Street and 190 Street elevators.
This project is funded by the Medical Center Neighborhood Fund (MCNF), which has been supporting the Washington Heights and Inwood communities since 1987. MCNF is a volunteer-run project of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Artists MUST be Community Board 12 residents (Live in Manhattan between 155 Street – 220 Street).
Submissions should be:
- Original artwork reflective of the community and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Images in any medium.
- Subjects may include but are not limited to: local parks, culture, landmarks, wildlife or any abstract interpretations.
- The submitting artist must affirm that they hold the copyright to the image.
- Images should be sensitive to and respectful of the diversity of the area and to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
Poster image shall not include:
- Depiction by image, trademark or name of any business, private residence, real or imagined identifiable person or pet.
- Images should be sensitive to and respectful of the diversity of the area and to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
Technical requirements:
- Upload 1-3 images as png or jpg for consideration.
- If your image is selected, NoMAA will need a high-resolution file which can print clearly at 40 inches tall.
- NoMAA can assist selected artists in photographing accepted images at NoMAA Studios.
- Any image that is created digitally and is solely digital must have a high-resolution file available which can print clearly at 40 inches tall.
Please fill out the form below. If you are on mobile, this link may work better for you: https://wkf.ms/4miZET9
Listing expiration: September 18, 2025.
