Niles Wants You To Design Its Bus Stops

NILES, IL — The Village of Niles Public Arts and Culture Council has asked anyone interested submit new designs for bus stop benches around town. The Art Stop 2018 program aims to showcase local artistic talent and offer free public art around town at Niles' 18 bus stops.

The submission deadline is April 30, and artists may submit more than one design. They can be painted, printed or designed in any way, as long as it still functions as a safe bench for seating.

No overtly political, religious, violent or sexual art will be considered. No corporate logos or trademarks may be used without expressed written permission of both the village and the owner of the intellectual property, and the village owns the copyright to all submitted artwork.

Artists will have four weeks to complete and deliver their project. They must be willing to come pick up the 8 foot by 2 foot fiberboard from the public service department at 6849 W. Touhy Ave. and drop it off by May 31.

Successful bus stop designers will also receive a $200 stipend after the panels are delivered.

Get the full application and design submission form for Art Stop 2018.