New York City Development
Corporation (NYCEDC) released
a Request for Proposals
on behalf of the Department
of Cultural
Affairs and The Bronx Museum
of the Arts seeking an
architect to design the Bronx
Museum’s new South Wing
Atrium.
“New York City’s arts and
cultural institutions are the
fabric of our city,” said Rachel
Loeb, NYCEDC president and
CEO. “This project represents
our commitment to investing
and enhancing in cultural
spaces across the city. We are
proud to partner with the
Department of Cultural Affairs
and The Bronx Museum
of the Arts to facilitate the design
and construction
of a new arts space
for all New Yorkers.”
The renovation includes
construction of a
new South Wing Atrium
and main entrance, located on
the corner of Grand Concourse
and 165th Street, which will:
Create an enhanced entrance
to the Museum with
a spacious lobby that includes
seating, gathering
space and large street-facing
walls for artwork.
Activate the new space and
façade to showcase artwork
while connecting with the
community and enticing patrons
to enter the museum.
Serve as an extension of
the sidewalk, offering multiple
opportunities for art and public
programming to be visible
from the street.
“The Bronx Museum of
the Arts’ Board of Trustees
and Staff are excited about
this new phase in the life of
the museum,” said The Bronx
Museum of the Arts Executive
Director Klaudio Rodriguez.
“As we celebrate our
50th anniversary and look towards
The Bronx Museum of the Arts located at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street. Contributed photo
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the next 50; this project
presents a unique opportunity
to envision and realize
what a 21st century, community
based, globe-spanning
museum should be. The renovation
will strengthen our
capacity to meet our community’s
needs, by amplifying
our ability to educate, engage
and accommodate our visitors.
The project will simultaneously
refl ect our values and
priorities, including our commitments
to accessibility, equity,
and transparency.”
The Bronx Museum of the
Arts is one of the only major
New York City museums
with free admission, making
it a vital resource for residents
in The Bronx, all fi ve
boroughs and tourists. The
museum’s permanent collection
of more than 2,000 works
preserves and documents artists
who are not typically represented
within traditional
museum collections by showcasing
work by artists of African,
Asian and Latin American
ancestry, as well as artists
for whom The Bronx has been
critical to their development.
Submissions for the RFP
will be accepted until Aug. 2.
Architect
sought for BxMA
renovation
James E. MaQuade, Owner
Family Owned & Operated for over 60 years
3535 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, New York
718-792-0270
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