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Commission · New York, NY

SoMad Bathroom Design Open Call

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You should apply if you're an artist, designer or architect who can build a permanent installation in New York and be on site for key phases.

  • Commission
  • Installation
  • Artists and designers
  • United States

About

SoMad is moving into a new building in 2027 and invites artists, designers, architects and interdisciplinary creatives to propose permanent, site-specific environments for eight of its bathrooms. Project budgets range from $5,000 to $25,000, with the artist fee set at roughly 30 to 40 percent of the budget and a minimum of $2,500. SoMad's contractors cover standard construction and its team provides installation support. Applicants complete a nine-section online form with a visual proposal PDF; finalists interview and selection is announced by January 22, 2027.

Eligibility

Artists, designers, architects and interdisciplinary creatives; New York-based or able to be on site for key project phases is preferred. No prior bathroom design experience is required.

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