PAC•MoCA L.I. Public Art Call
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Pillars of the Community
Patchogue Arts Council & Artspace Patchogue Lofts
Presented by the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) in collaboration with Artspace Patchogue Lofts (APL)
Overview
The Patchogue Arts Council • Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island (PAC•MoCA L.I.) invites artists to transform our pillars into exciting and welcoming works of public art!
Standing at the entrance of MoCA L.I. and PLAZA Cinema within the Artspace Lofts complex, these columns rise in the heart of Patchogue’s officially designated Arts District. Much like PAC itself, they symbolize pillars of the arts community—supporting, uplifting, and welcoming all who enter. Now, we invite you to reimagine them as vibrant canvases that embody the creative spirit of Long Island.
We are seeking unique proposals that use bold color, abstract design, and contemporary vision to celebrate the role of the arts as a foundation for community life. One of the columns will feature the MoCA L.I. logo as part of the design. See image below.
The Challange Artists are asked to submit proposals that consider all four poles. Each pole should be unique but cohesive, and one must include the MoCA L.I. logo as pictured.
Designs will be transformed into mural wraps for each pole. The finalist must be able to submit high resolution files.
The Pillars
- Pillars size: approx. 10 feet high by 6 ft round.
- Visibility: Highly trafficked area of Terry Street - Art’s District in heart of Patchogue Village.
- Three finalists recieve a stipend of $250
- Finaliat Stipend: $1500 for chosen final pole wrap designs.
- Final design is expected to be in place for 3-5 years.
Up to 3 different design proposals may be submitted per applicant.
Timeline (2025)
- October 1– Submissions due (11:59 PM ET)
- September 5 – Final decisions and notification by email
- October 5 - October 20 - Final adjustments to design work need to create wraps for pillar designs. Fabrication and installtion to take place.
- October 5- 30 Chosen artist will work with PAC for community enagagement activities
- October 31 - Pillar installtion must be complete
Theme & Guidance
- Non representational prefered
- Bold, colorful
- Pole should each be unique and the concept for all poles cohesive
Eligibility
- Prior related design/mural experience required (teams/collaborations welcome; one stipend is awarded per project).
- Submissions from professional artists only. Artists must not be currently be a student.
- Individual artists must be from NY or a collective must include at least one NY artist.
Submission Requirements (this submission form only)
Using the online form complete the following;
- Up to 3 proposals (each should include)
- Scaled mock-up to the polls dimensions 10 feet high by 6 ft round.
- Concept statement (≤200 words) connecting to reading/community
- Designs must be submited as jpeg or pdf
- Evidence of previous artistic experience (up to 10 images with captions: title, location, year, size).
- Artist CV/resumé and short bio (and optional artist statement).
- Contact info (name, phone, email, website/IG).
- Community Engagement; a series of events will be planned with the artist and PAC. Artists are welcome to submit ideas in their proposal. Artists must be prepared to engage in an artist talk and similar events.
File naming: YourName_TitleOfDesign_01.jpg (and so on) for images embedded or attached.
Selection Criteria
- Strength and clarity of concept
- Artistic excellence, originality, and site responsiveness
- Balance of proposals across styles and perspectives
- Artists or collectives that reach out directly to; either organization staff or board, Village staff or board will be disqualified.
Commission Terms | The selected artist will enter into an agreement with PAC.
PAC will own the physical artwork; the artist retains copyright and grants PAC a non-exclusive license to photograph and reproduce the work for educational and promotional purposes with credit.
Final design is subject to PAC approval and coordination with building operations and code compliance.
Documentation & Community Engagement | Patchogue Arts Council will organize and share professional documentation of the mural process and finished mural This will include an interview with the artists and a number of other community engagement activities such as artist talks, ribbon cutting ceremony and reception, and possible workshop(s).
Questions | Please direct inquiries to Beth Giacummo by email only Bethgiacummo@patchoguearts.org
Patchogue Arts Council is proud to support public art that reflects and serves our diverse community. We can’t wait to see your ideas!
No calls. Emails only, reach out to schedule a conversation and or site visit. Unscheduled site visits can’t be accomoddated without notification.