A series of online conversations with creatives about the state of making. Join Meg Linton, independent curator and writer, as she virtually visits the studios of known and emerging artists, exploring their work, influence, philosophy, and creative process.
Artist Jeaneen Carlino will debut her new tribute to the City of Downey created for the Metro Art's Through the Eyes of Artists poster series at a meet-the-artist event and signing.
Join Metro Art and Piece by Piece for the Veterans Legacy Art Project workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 11am-1pm at the Bandini Foundation Heroes Golf Course adjacent to the West LA VA campus.
Metro Art x KJAZZ present a one-hour radio broadcast of highlights from Jazz Tracks at Union Station, a live event that took place on April 24, 2022 in the station's historic outdoor patios and waiting room.
By popular demand, #MetroArtLA now has a 4th Metro Art Bus traveling through the streets of Los Angeles County! Join us for its debut at CicLAvia—The Valley on Sunday, February 26, from 9am-3pm.
Artist Emily Kiwa Tanaka will debut her new tribute to the Harbor Gateway created for the Metro Art’s Through the Eyes of Artists poster series at a meet-the-artist event and signing taking place at the Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library.
Metro Art Presents Los Angeles trio, Tres Souls, at Union Station for an evening of boleros reminiscent of the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema of the 1940s - 1960s. All ages are welcome to join for this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration!
Join Metro Art commissioned artist, Geoff McFetridge, and Ride-On! Bike Shop/Co-Op on a 5-mile community bike ride from Ride-On! in Leimert Park to Westchester/Veterans Station.
Image above: Detail of Francesco Simeti’s in-progress station artwork design. Francesco Simeti is one of four artists commissioned for the under construction Westwood/VA Hospital Station. Learn about Simeti’s artwork in-progress and create sketches and collages inspired by the garden. Participants may choose to have their work considered for inclusion in the artist’s final design for the station. RSVP by May 19. Art supplies and lunch will be provided to all who RSVP. > To RSVP and for more information, please email metroart@metro.net or call 213.922.4278 Francesco Simeti sketch and collage workshop at the West LA Veterans’ Garden Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11am-2pm 100–138 Davis Av Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Located behind the Jackie Robinson Stadium on Davis Av. Note: Map apps call it the “Grow Native Veterans’ Garden”)
Join Metro Art and Metro Bike Share for a special multimodal community ride celebrating Bike Month through art!
Hosted at Los Angeles Union Station, MAPPING Performance: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents will celebrate with percussion-driven music and dance drawing from Southeast Asian and Afro-Brazilian traditions, bringing the community together in the heart of Los Angeles at the heart of the LA Metro transit system.
Day 1 will feature Southeast Asian traditions and diasporic artists who bring their cultural backgrounds into contemporary practices.
Hosted at Los Angeles Union Station, MAPPING Performance: 10 Years of Metro Art Presents will celebrate with percussion-driven music and dance drawing from Southeast Asian and Afro-Brazilian traditions, bringing the community together in the heart of Los Angeles at the heart of the LA Metro transit system.
Day 2 – which will be highly participatory – will highlight Afro-Brazilian traditions, such as capoeira, which blends music, dance, and acrobatics, as well as samba-reggae.
