LA Metro Strengthens Rider Experience with Art

Metro Art and Hammer Museum offer free workshop with five artists creating works for D Line stations

Metro Art Hosts Free Workshop at Hammer Museum

Metro Art and the Hammer Museum will host a free Art Lab program Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm at the museum's Westwood location. The event features five artists creating integrated artworks for two new D Line Subway Extension stations, transit officials said. Participating artists include iris yirei hu, Yunhee Min, Sandow Birk, Victoria Fu, and Matt Rich, who'll lead hands-on activities connected to their site-specific transit artworks. The program's open to all ages and offers residents a chance to explore how public art gets integrated into expanding subway infrastructure.

D Line Extension Integrates Public Art

The Art Lab program connects to Metro Art's broader initiative to enhance the customer experience with visual and performing arts throughout Los Angeles County, according to the transit agency. The D Line Subway Extension Project - Section 3 will add two new stations to the system, each featuring integrated artworks by the participating artists. Metro Art commissions artists to create site-specific works that reflect the communities served by transit stations. The Hammer Museum, part of UCLA's School of the Arts and Architecture, regularly offers free exhibitions and public programs, making it a natural partner for this community-focused event.

Artists Lead Hands-On Activities

Attendees will explore the artists' creative processes through hands-on art-making activities connected to their station artworks, Metro Art said. The five artists are developing integrated pieces for the two new D Line stations, though officials haven't specified which stations will feature which artworks. The program allows participants to engage directly with the artists and learn about the design considerations for creating art in transit environments. Officials didn't provide details about the specific materials or techniques that'll be featured in the workshop activities.

Event Takes Place March 14

The Art Lab runs from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Hammer Museum, located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. The event's free and open to the public with no registration required, transit officials confirmed. Metro Buses 1, 20, and 720 all stop within walking distance of the venue. Parking's available under the museum with an $8 flat rate after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Transit Access and Visitor Information

Riders attending the Art Lab can use Metro Buses 1, 20, and 720, which stop near the Hammer Museum on Wilshire Boulevard. The event provides an opportunity for transit users to learn about upcoming station art while experiencing Metro's existing bus network. Officials said the program demonstrates how Metro Art integrates creative elements throughout the transit system to enhance rider experience. Moovit provides real-time arrival information for Metro buses serving the Westwood area, helping attendees plan their trip to the museum.