About the Open Call

OSS Project, Inc. is issuing this Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to engage artists to create designs for an art/design intervention at NYCHA public housing development: Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem. Artists are asked to conceptualize an idea to intervene in an existing community garden focussing on a particular theme or conflict specific to the designated site, whose ultimate design and creation will result from substantive engagement and process of collaboration with the surrounding community. Artists will be responsible for the design and implementation of the intervention, as well as for conducting a form of community engagement. The selection is organized in two phases: Phase One is an RFEI (Statement of Interest), and Phase Two involves interviews for three selected finalists.

What is Offered

Selection of at least 3 finalists for Phase Two interviews and the opportunity to implement a site-specific public art/design intervention at Polo Grounds Towers.

Requirements

Open to New York City-based artists only. Artists enrolled in school, college, or university are not eligible. Must have experience producing site-specific, socially-engaged, or public projects and the ability to work with diverse communities. Must be available from February to June 2026 for meetings and installation.

How to Apply

Interested artists must submit a single PDF including a Statement of Interest (1000 words max), Artist Statement (250 words max), Resume/CV, two professional references, and 5-10 work samples via the provided Google Form by 11:59 PM EST on December 31st, 2025.