MTA Arts for Transit commissions artists through a competitive process. For permanent art projects, potential artists are selected by reviewing portfolios on file at the Percent for Art Slide Registry of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). To obtain a slide registration form, please contact DCA directly at Department of Cultural Affairs, Percent for Art Program, 31 Chambers Street, Second Floor, New York, New York 10007.

MTA Arts for Transit also issues calls to artists to solicit artist interest in a specific commission. Professional artists who wish to be added to the mailing list to receive calls to artists may send an email or a postcard with their name and address to MTA Arts for Transit, 347 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, Attention: Artist Mailing List.