The Village of Ossining is officially seeking proposals from Westchester-based artists for an original digital design to be featured on the exterior of the new Multimodal Aqueduct Hub. This public art initiative, titled the “Aqueduct Hub Public Art Project: Digital Design for Tensile Scrim,” invites artists to contribute to the transformation of Ossining’s downtown.
The Aqueduct Hub, currently under construction at the site of the Brandreth Municipal Lot, is a key component of the Village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Once completed, the facility will provide parking for residential and local businesses, pedestrian access to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, and amenities such as an e-bike shelter and EV charging stations. The winning artist’s work will be printed on a 1,740-square-foot mural scrim that will wrap around the northeast corner of the building, serving as a landmark destination for the region.
“We envision this parking structure to act as a park and ride destination that reflects where Ossining has been and where we are going,” the project overview states. Designs should be vibrant, inclusive, and pay homage to the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Double Arch Bridge.
Full RFP Information with detailed information regarding the Request for Proposals can be found at: https://bit.ly/InformationAqueductHubRFP. This document provides a comprehensive guide for interested artists, including:
- Project Background and Goals: An overview of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and the hub’s role as a community space.
- Detailed Design Parameters: Guidelines for creating colorful, universal, and historical-themed artwork.
- Submission Requirements: Instructions for submitting up to three designs, artist biographies, and project statements.
- Technical Specifications: Specific file format, color mode (CMYK), and resolution requirements for the final high-resolution print-ready file.
- Historical Context: Appendices featuring photos of the project site and historic images of the Old Croton Aqueduct and Double Arch Bridge to inspire the design.
Project Details and Eligibility:
- Award: The selected artist will receive a $5,000 fee for the final digital design and print-ready file.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside or maintain a studio in Westchester County, New York.
- Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Site Visit: A strongly recommended site visit for prospective artists will take place on May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center (95 Broadway, Ossining), featuring a tour of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Artists are required to submit up to three 2-D proportionally correct designs, a project statement, work samples, and a biography. Submissions can be made online at: https://bit.ly/RFPArtistsAqueductHub2026.
For more information regarding the Request for Proposals and project parameters, please contact the Village of Ossining.
