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[metroartlosangeles]

Metro Art: February Wrap-Up 

Metro Art held a variety of free, public events this February including an exclusive Shakespearean themed Valentine’s Day Tour, an evening of Tango, a performance by the Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble and  three tours of artworks in rail stations.

Read more for a brief description of each event along with more information on how to keep an eye out for March’s events. 

Metro Art Presents: Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble (VOCE), February 3

The Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble brought their provocative arrangements integrating elements of western classical forms, folk and jazz improv to Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall. 

Future Metro Art Presents Programming: http://www.unionstationla.com/happenings

Valentine’s Day Art Tour, February 12

Metro Art Moves conducted a special tour in collaboration with the Independent Shakespeare Co. featuring live performances of select scenes from Shakespearean plays while traveling on the Metro Gold Line Extension. 

Future Metro Art tours: https://www.metro.net/about/art/art-tours/

Metro Art Presents: Tangótico, Carlos Barrionuevo & Mayte Valdes, February 14

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Metro Art hosted an evening of Tango in Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall with performances throughout the night by acclaimed dancers Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes accompanied by live orchestra Tangótico, led by Matias Piegari.

Public Art Tours, Feburary 4, 5, 12

Metro Art Moves is a free series of regularly scheduled and special tours of artwork in the Metro Rail system. This month we conducted free tours viewing artworks in our rail systems along with an extensive art tour exploring art and architecture of Union Station

Upcoming Metro Art events in March include performances by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Gifted & Blessed, Josef Leimberg & The Astral Progressions Ensemble and our monthly art tours. 

More information about Metro Art:

https://www.metro.net/about/art/ Facebook: Metro Art Los Angeles  Instagram: Metro.Art.LA

[kateschellenbach]

Breathtaking needlepoint portrait of Leo by @mepineres for @metro.art.la which is part of the “We Are… Portraits of Metro Riders by Local Artists” exhibition up at Union Station in DTLA right now. #somosweare #mariaepiñeres #metroartla #unionstation #dtla #leojphillips (at Union Station Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXl5WB2pYKW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stephaniemercado]

Thank you to all of the essential workers who have made it possible to sustain community and basic needs not only during the Covid pandemic, but throughout time. From medical workers, to farmers, firemen to artists, musicians and beyond. We see you and we appreciate you. #laborday #printmaking #collageart #laartist #metroartla (at Boyle Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTfImFBFX6s/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stephaniemercado]

Thank you @metro.art.la and @noemontesstudio for the lovely feature and photo. To learn more about the soundtrack that helped shape the Silver Linings “For the Love of Essential Workers” check out Metro LA’s post. 🙏❤️#metroartla #silverlinings #artistportrait #boyleheights https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIgtkoFw66/?igshid=9wx6osabcjqx

[deemakesjewelry-blog-blog]

Open call for visual artists (authorized to work in the U.S.) Location: Los Angeles Deadline: December 9, 2019 *REPOST for @metro.art.la * OPEN CALL: We’re excited to invite visual artists to be considered for new opportunities by responding to our 2020 Artist Pool! . . Interested artists are encouraged to learn more at one of our upcoming open house events. . . The online submittal must be completed via SlideRoom by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on December 9, 2019. Click the link in the Bio for more information. . . #MetroArtLA #PublicArt #OpenCall #CalltoArtists #ArtistOpportunity #VisualArtist #ContemporaryArtist #LAArtist #opencallforartists #callforartists #losangelesart #instaartsy #paintersofinstagram #oilpaintings #charcoalart #collage_creatives #ceramicart #sculpture #abstractlandscape (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4v9GyclZcm/?igshid=lb7btqmz06l2

[nuttypinayadventures]

It was truly a #thankfulthursday to spend the holiday season with dear friends. Love that we make time for each other. Holiday “Raised on Records” Concert at #unionstationlosangeles organized by #onthemoveriders program and #metroartla featuring The Lady Lucks. Awesome band. Photo ops then off to Chinatown for lunch, chatter, laughter and shopping 2018.12.13 #gometro #metrolosangeles #metrosilverline #ladash #seniortapcard #ilovela #southbaycircleoffriends #seniorsjustwannahavefun #yelp #googlelocalguides #localguides (at Union Station Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWnspGH7N2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hycxxgx1ro7j

[edgarfabianfrias]

LA Friends! I am going to be participating in this upcoming event! I will be providing "moments of mindfulness" for visitors to the LA Union Station from 5pm onward! @METRO.ART.LA PRESENTS - CHANGES: WORKS AT UNION STATION Sunday, August 26 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Throughout Union Station Metro Art will transform the historic station into an interactive performance space with Changes: Works at Union Station. The dynamic one-day presentation, organized by noted artist, @stephenvandyck features 20 artists and draws inspiration from the storied transportation hub for an exceptional afternoon of site-specific performances and interactive works. Changes will use the entire station and its many unique spaces as a setting for creative interpretations of transition. Participating artists include Zeina Baltagi, Jessica Ceballos y Campbell, Artemisa Clark, Akina Cox, Edgar Fabián Frías, Jonathan Gomez, Vikramadithya Ikshvivek, Alexia Lewis, Todd Moellenberg, Albert Ortega, Paul Pescador, Faith Purvey, Elliot Reed, Michael Rippens, Sepand Shahab, Thinh Nguyen, Christopher Anthony Velasco and Christopher Wawrinofsky. . . . . . #metroartla #unionstation #losangeles #dtla #stephenvandyck #edgarfabianfrias #performance #socialpractice #metrola (at Union Station Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyT59CBuPO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9hkyesha7224

[edgarfabianfrias]

LA Friends! I am going to be participating in this upcoming event! I will be providing "moments of mindfulness" for visitors to the LA Union Station. @METRO.ART.LA PRESENTS - CHANGES: WORKS AT UNION STATION Sunday, August 26 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Throughout Union Station Metro Art will transform the historic station into an interactive performance space with Changes: Works at Union Station. The dynamic one-day presentation, organized by noted artist, @stephenvandyck features 20 artists and draws inspiration from the storied transportation hub for an exceptional afternoon of site-specific performances and interactive works. Changes will use the entire station and its many unique spaces as a setting for creative interpretations of transition. Participating artists include Zeina Baltagi, Jessica Ceballos y Campbell, Artemisa Clark, Akina Cox, Edgar Fabián Frías, Pauline Gloss, Jonathan Gomez, Vikramadithya Ikshvivek, Alexia Lewis, Todd Moellenberg, Albert Ortega, Paul Pescador, Faith Purvey, Elliot Reed, Michael Rippens, Sepand Shahab, Thinh Nguyen, Christopher Anthony Velasco and Christopher Wawrinofsky. . . . . . #metroartla #unionstation #losangeles #dtla #stephenvandyck #edgarfabianfrias #performance #socialpractice #metrola (at Union Station Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmizHRghDIQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16rkpsop4l4p7