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The Buffalo Bills announced the launch of a Public Art Program at New Highmark Stadium today. The Bills' organization is committed to creating and expanding a public art program at New Highmark Stadium and dedicating resources to its growth and diversification. One way to achieve this objective is to create a permanent art presence at Highmark Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2026, through the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program. The program will reflect the city's diverse demographics, team and fan engagement, and welcome travelers of all backgrounds to experience artwork in an inclusive environment.
"For more than 50 years, the Buffalo Bills have contributed greatly to Western New York through a variety of impactful initiatives," said Penny Semaia, Buffalo Bills' Vice President of Stadium Relations. "The Public Art Program at New Highmark Stadium will allow artists throughout Western New York to showcase their talents to visitors throughout the country."
The Public Art Program seeks to commission professional visual artists, or artist teams, to create site-specific public artwork at new Highmark Stadium. This artwork will be thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the stadium.
Through an open Call for Artists RFQ /RFP process, the Public Art Program will solicit applicants, review portfolios, and select qualified artists or artist teams who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of the new stadium.
Over three separate Calls for Artists, the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program will seek sculptural ceiling art, murals, and wall-based artworks of various sizes and budgets to be curated on all stadium levels.
The Buffalo Bills Public Art Program at New Highmark Stadium is dedicated to an equitable art procurement process. Calls for Artists within the stadium will follow national best practice standards for public art, receptive Q&A, transparent details, and public sharing, and allow opportunities for professional artists locally, regionally, and those with strong ties to Buffalo, at various skill levels and budget ranges.
The chosen artworks will be installed prior to that date in various timelines based on the location and complexity of the installation. The Calls for Artists will be issued February-March 2025 and posted online here. Stay tuned for more information.
Where can I find more details about the Stadium project and process?
Review open Calls for Artists here.
For more news on the New Highmark Stadium visit here.
View stadium experience information here.
I have questions about Art at New Highmark Stadium; Who do I contact?
For any questions and inquiries email stadiumpublicart@gmail.com
Contact: Holly Hayden, Public Arts Consultant and Artist Liaison
Assisting us with the Buffalo Bills Art Program is Holly Hayden, founder and owner of The Time Collector LLC. With over 20 years of experience in the arts and design field, along with event planning and consulting, Holly focuses on the art direction and business side of being a professional creative.*
Through the nexus of art, sports, and communities, Holly's skills assist and lead projects in tandem with artists to bridge the task gap and create a cohesive artistic vision alongside architects, developers, and stakeholders through the process of public art procurement. Clients include local artisans, fashion brands, various sports teams, bands, municipalities, new developments, and private and public art commissions.
Additional information about the Public Art Program, as well as answer to FAQs, may be found at https://www.buffalobills.com/new-stadium/public-art-program.
The Buffalo Bills have released new renders of New Highmark Stadium, showcasing details of the lower bowl and concourse areas with 360° visibility of the field. We encourage any Bills fan interested in seats to join the Priority List as this will provide the only opportunity to purchase season tickets in New Highmark Stadium. To join the Priority list, place a seat deposit at BuffaloBills.com/prioritylist.
Bowl View 1— The audio/visual experience will be night and day compared to the current stadium. The seating bowl features two state-of-the-art video boards and a crisp acoustic system that allows targeting of sound to specific areas of the stadium.
Bowl View 2 — New Highmark Stadium architecture is a stacked design. The design creates seating that, in general, is much closer to the field than the current (and many other) stadiums.
Bowl View 3 — The Bills and Populous have spent countless hours ensuring that accessibility and sightlines are among the best in the NFL. The new facility will be fully ADA compliant.
Concourse 1 — New Highmark Stadium will feature radiant heat at points of congregation throughout each concourse.
Concourse 2 — New Highmark Stadium and its surrounding campus (tailgate lots, plazas, etc.) will feature Enhanced 5G Ultra-Wide Band Coverage, including State-of-the-art Small Cell Technology (DRAN).
Concourse 3 — Each concourse has 360° visibility directly into the bowl, keeping fans connected to the game even when they need to leave their seat to visit the frictionless food and beverage marketplaces, enhanced team stores, or use the restroom.
Concourse 4 — Extensive effort has been put into maximizing accessibility and improving fan experience for all Bills fans.
