LA Metro Brings Free Art to Union Station Commuters
LA Metro opens free art exhibition featuring three local artists at Union Station
LA Metro Adds Art Show at Union Station
Los Angeles transit riders can view new artwork during their commute at Union Station, where Metro Art opened an exhibition called LA on the Move in early January. The free show features three Los Angeles-based artists and celebrates the city's transit system and culture, transit officials said. The exhibition is located in Union Station's historic ticketing hall, though officials didn't specify how long the show will remain on display.
Metro Expands Public Art Program
The exhibition continues Metro's 35-year tradition of integrating art into transit spaces, according to the transit agency. Metro Art manages over 500 artworks across the system's stations and facilities, making it one of the largest public art collections in the United States. Union Station, which opened in 1939 and was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2011, serves approximately 110,000 passengers daily. Officials said the exhibition aims to enhance the rider experience at one of the region's busiest transit hubs, though specific visitor projections for the art show weren't available.
Three Local Artists Featured
LA on the Move showcases works by Karla Diaz, Gajin Fujita, and Geoff McFetridge, all Los Angeles-based contemporary artists. Diaz's work explores identity and community themes, while Fujita is known for graffiti-influenced art reflecting Japanese-American cultural experiences. McFetridge brings his minimalist graphic design aesthetic to the exhibition. The transit agency didn't release details about the specific number of artworks on display or the exhibition's production budget. Officials announced the show through The Source, Metro's official blog, on January 8.
Exhibition Now Open to Public
The exhibition opened in January 2025 and is currently accessible to all Metro riders and Union Station visitors at no charge. Officials didn't announce an end date for the show or specify how long it'll remain on view. The agency said it'll continue its commitment to public art programming throughout the transit system, though details about future exhibitions weren't provided.
Free Access for All Riders
Transit riders and visitors can view the exhibition during regular Union Station hours without paying admission. The show's location in the historic ticketing hall makes it accessible to the thousands of daily commuters passing through the station. Officials said the exhibition reflects the transit agency's goal of making art accessible in public spaces. Riders can check Moovit for real-time transit information when planning their visit to Union Station.
