TV NexT: Open Call to Artists & Creatives

The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV), in partnership with Burlington City Arts (BCA), is excited to announce the opening of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists and creative teams. This opportunity invites submissions for the design and fabrication of permanent architectural enhancements in one of three distinct spaces within the BTV NexT Project—the most ambitious terminal expansion in the airport’s history. 

Selected creative teams will collaborate with the airport’s architects and construction contractor to deliver site-specific wall treatments that complement the design goals of the terminal and can be delivered in a condensed time frame. The spaces include a children’s play area, an open seating lounge, and a fireplace room—each with unique dimensions and thematic prompts that connect to Vermont’s identity, natural beauty, and Leahy BTV’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. 

The total funding for architectural enhancements is $367,033. From the pool of applicants, ten finalists will be selected to advance to the proposal phase, each receiving a $1,000 honorarium to develop a detailed concept. Final selections will be made later in the year, with installation to occur in alignment with the overall construction timeline. 

The RFQ opens on June 13, 2025, and qualifications must be submitted by 3:00 PM EDT on July 14, 2025. Finalists will be announced on July 25, 2025, with the proposal phase and interviews taking place in the fall. 

See the full RFQ here and prepare to submit materials here: https://www.burlingtoncityarts.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/BTV%20NexT%20Open%20Call%206.13.25%20%281%29.pdf  

Help us shape a welcoming, imaginative, and memorable environment for the more than 1.3 million travelers who pass through Leahy BTV each year. We look forward to seeing your vision! 

For questions or accessibility accommodations, please contact Public Art and Grants Program Manager, Colin Storrs at [email protected].  

a) Project Application (through online portal) HERE.

b) Optional demographic questionnaire.

c) Letter of interest outlining potential approaches to project, which may include conceptual

direction, material preferences, preferred location (5,000 characters max).

d) Outline of professional background and experience with relevant past creative installation

work (narrative format, 3,000 characters or 1-page CV upload accepted).

e) Link to digital portfolio or up to 8 images of past projects and description of the work,

including concept, materials used, and project budget (1,000 characters max each image).

NOTE: Applicant(s) may choose to include a sketch of their concept in the qualification

materials, but it is not required. Ten (10) finalist submissions will be awarded $1000 each for

detailed proposals that will include drawings.

07/14/2025