Open Call for Additional Public Art in Long Island City

TF Cornerstone and Culture Lab LIC invite artists to submit proposals for outdoor sculptures in a growing waterfront sculpture garden

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:08pm

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Leading New York City real estate development firm TF Cornerstone, in collaboration with nonprofit arts center Culture Lab LIC, has launched an open call inviting proposals for outdoor sculptures to be installed in the public courtyard along the Long Island City waterfront. This latest open call builds upon a successful prior public art initiative that established the site as a growing outdoor sculpture garden.

Why it matters

Public art plays a vital role in shaping how people experience and connect with the neighborhood. This initiative continues TF Cornerstone and Culture Lab LIC's investment in Long Island City's creative community and provides a highly-visible platform for artists to showcase their work in one of the most dynamic public spaces on the waterfront.

The details

The courtyard currently features three large-scale installations: Erwin List Sanchez's 'The Moose Spirit,' a life-size creature forged from 1,000 railroad spikes; Paul Maus's 'Confidence,' an abstracted female figure exploring societal pressures; and Kenny Greenberg's 'ART DREAM,' a handcrafted neon crossword-inspired sculpture. Selected sculpture(s) will be on loan for the duration of the exhibition, with an honorarium ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 awarded to the chosen artist(s).

  • The open call was launched on March 26, 2026.
  • The submission deadline is May 15, 2026.

The players

TF Cornerstone

A leading New York City real estate development firm that has developed nine residential buildings along the Long Island City waterfront, including 5203 and 5241 Center Boulevard at Hunter's Point South.

Culture Lab LIC

A nonprofit arts center that has partnered with TF Cornerstone on this public art initiative and other cultural programming in the neighborhood.

Erwin List Sanchez

The artist behind the sculpture 'The Moose Spirit,' a life-size creature forged from 1,000 railroad spikes.

Paul Maus

The artist behind the sculpture 'Confidence,' an abstracted female figure exploring societal pressures.

Kenny Greenberg

The artist behind the sculpture 'ART DREAM,' a handcrafted neon crossword-inspired sculpture.

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What they’re saying

“Public art plays a vital role in shaping how people experience and connect with the neighborhood. We are proud to continue our investment in Long Island City's creative community and provide a highly-visible platform for artists to showcase their work in one of the most dynamic public spaces on the waterfront.”

— Eleonora Bershadskaya, Associate Director at TFC

“Culture Lab LIC exists to bring accessible arts programming to our community while creating real opportunities for working artists. We're excited to continue our longstanding partnership with TF Cornerstone to expand public art on the waterfront and showcase work that inspires, engages, and reflects the creativity that defines Long Island City.”

— Edjo Wheeler, Executive Director of Culture Lab LIC

What’s next

The submission deadline for proposals is May 15, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed and selected jointly by TF Cornerstone and Culture Lab LIC.

The takeaway

This open call for additional public art in Long Island City demonstrates the continued commitment of TF Cornerstone and Culture Lab LIC to supporting the local arts community and activating public spaces along the waterfront, further establishing the neighborhood as a thriving destination for artists, residents, and visitors.