Ride the Metro system creatively–and spookily–with a free Day of the Dead Art Tour on Saturday, Oct. 29! Learn about Día de los Muertos and celebrate the lives of those who [continue reading]
New artworks by Michael Amescua are installed at Union Station’s Patsaouras Bus Plaza, which reopened today! Lining the periphery of the plaza in the form of metal cutout railings, Amescua’s Guardians [continue reading]
Join us for the last in a special series of free public conversations with Metro artists on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Union Station’s beautiful Historic Ticketing Hall. The moderated conversation and Q&A will feature the artists June Edmonds, Michael Massenburg and Roy Dowell, who created artwork for Pacific Ave, Farmdale and [continue reading]
Metro Art has a long track record of working with seniors and will have a presence at Metro’s On the Move Rider’s Club’s 1st Annual Older Adult Expo to be hosted [continue reading]
A new exhibition in Union Station, The Makers: Portraits of Metro artists whose work enriches the rider’s journey, and a special series of Artists Conversations will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the remarkable range of artists creating distinctive works that add vibrancy and foster a sense of place within the Metro [continue reading]
Metro Art has received a 2016 Videographer Award for a series of videos on the Crenshaw/LAX art program. The videos feature several of the community members and artists involved in the project and provide insights into the diverse group of artists, artwork design process and community connections. Featured in the [continue reading]
Go Metro to see our latest “Through the Eyes of Artists” poster, featuring Monterey Park, as envisioned by Emi Motokawa. The poster is the first of five in this series to be displayed on board Metro trains and buses in 2016. The public is invited to meet the artist and receive free, [continue reading]
Here are five things to know about the artworks-in-progress for the future Fairview Heights Station. The artworks will contribute to a welcoming environment for future riders and connect the station to surrounding neighborhoods. Kim Schoenstadt’s artwork design features architectural “mash-ups,” creating playful new impossible forms. The artist celebrates iconic and lesser known buildings that represent the [continue reading]
Here are five things to know about the artworks-in-progress for the future Aviation/Century Station. The artworks will contribute to a welcoming environment for riders and connect the station to surrounding neighborhoods. Sherin Guirguis’s artwork explores themes of migration and the intersection of cultural histories. Her artwork design combines visual elements like the colors of the sky [continue reading]
Here are five things to know about the artworks-in-progress for the future Westchester/Veterans Station. The artworks will contribute to a welcoming environment for riders and connect the station to surrounding neighborhoods. Artist Geoff McFetridge uses simple lines and flat color to create his own visual language. His use of geometry alludes to architecture, and the [continue reading]
