Artists and creatives invited to help art up two new MyCiTi stations

The City of Cape Town is inviting artists, creative practitioners and residents with an artistic flair to submit design proposals for public artworks at the planned new MyCiTi stations in Hanover Park and Lentegeur. Submissions are now open and will close on Monday, 26 October 2026. The call is open to South African residents and artist collectives, with six artwork commissions available across the two stations.

‘I am always excited to see residents and creatives getting involved in the design and curation of our public spaces, and this is a great opportunity to do just that. The artworks selected through this competition will form part of the next phase of the MyCiTi service, Phase 2A, which will connect communities in Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park, Wynberg, Claremont and surrounding areas through scheduled bus rapid transit services.

‘This call is open to all South African residents and artist collectives, with six artwork commissions available in total: three at Hanover Park Station and three at Sesame Station in Lentegeur. Artists can choose one opportunity or submit proposals for all six. We look forward to seeing the creativity and local character that artists bring to these spaces as we continue to keep Cape Town moving in spaces that are welcoming and visually appealing as well,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

Each station will have opportunities for:

  • Two mural artworks: Each station has two plastered walls suitable for a painted mural, mosaic or tiled artwork. The walls are 1,7m high, with one measuring 8,4m long and the other 7,2m long.
  • One vinyl graphic artwork: Each station has a 15,3m-long, 1,6m-high glass entrance area next to the ticket booth has been allocated for a graphic artwork. The design should work both up close for passengers entering the station and from a distance for pedestrians and passing motorists.

Artists may use a range of durable materials appropriate to the relevant surface.

Artists are asked to submit:

  • A design proposal for the station artwork they wish to create; and
  • References or examples of previous work. Artists are encouraged to provide as many relevant examples of previous work as possible, as this assists the adjudication team in assessing the proposed design and the artist's ability to deliver it.
  • Please note: AI-generated artworks will not be accepted. Where AI tools are used to visualise the artwork in the station environment, or contribute to the final design, this must be disclosed in the artist's submission, including the tools and methods used.

Proposals should be bold, visually striking and accessible to the public. Artists are encouraged to draw inspiration from the history and character of Hanover Park and Lentegeur, the indigenous natural environment, local culture and Cape Town's distinctive visual identity.

The City is particularly interested in work that can tell a story about the places and communities surrounding these future stations – whether through an everyday anecdote, a significant historical event or something unique to the area.

Submissions will be evaluated by a professional curatorial team in consultation with the City's Arts and Culture Branch and Urban Mobility departments, against three criteria:

  • Artistic and cultural merit;
  • Contextual relevance and public accessibility; and
  • Feasibility and likelihood of successful delivery. Where a proposal has merit but requires further development, the adjudication team may request a more detailed design.

Where a submission contains sufficient detail and strong references, the panel may proceed to commission the artwork.

Submissions close on: Monday, 26 October 2026.

Artists can find the full call, submission requirements and station layout plans for Hanover Park and Sesame stations here: https://www.myciti.org.za/en/phase2a/station-art/call-for-station-art-proposals-hanover-park-and-sesame/

Enquiries and additional information: Members of the public can email mycitinews@capetown.gov.za

The City’s team will coordinate responses with the relevant project team members. The City reserves the right not to award a commission should proposals not meet the required standards.