Metro Art, the public art program of Los Angeles County's transit authority, is celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month in October 2024 with a series of exhibitions and events across the Metro system. Highlights include 'Love, Leimert' at Leimert Park Station, featuring moving-image works by ten artists; 'LA on the Move' at Union Station, an exhibition exploring how people and wildlife navigate the city; and guided tours of large-scale artworks at Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station. The program also features a wrapped Metro Art Bus showcasing rider portrait photography.
This matters because Metro Art represents one of the largest collections of public art in the United States, integrated directly into everyday transit infrastructure. By embedding visual and performing arts into stations, buses, and trains, the program transforms routine commutes into cultural experiences, encourages ridership, and connects diverse neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. It demonstrates how public transit agencies can serve as platforms for community engagement, local artists, and placemaking, making art accessible to millions of riders who might not otherwise visit traditional museums or galleries.