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The Chicago Transit Authority announced it is expanding its arts program to enable more opportunities for temporary art, performances or other cultural activations. The CTA is accepting proposals now, and the deadline for applying is July 1. Read More about Calling All Transit Loving Artists and Entertainers

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today reopened the Racine Blue Line main station house on Racine Avenue after being completely rebuilt to accommodate an elevator, allowing all riders to access the system. Read More about Racine Blue Line Main Stationhouse Reopens with Accessibility Improvements and Vivid Public Artwork

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is excited to announce that the public art project known as An Extended Song of Our People, returns to provide commuters with another season of groovy tunes and music programming at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. Programming begins Friday, May 30 with weekly real-time programming occurring three days a week by multiple local disc jockey (DJ) artists. Read More about CTA and Local DJs Are Coming Back to Provide Commuters with Music and Good Sounds at the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal

As part of its commitment to expand public art at transit stations and terminals, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the hiring of Chicago artist Judy Ledgerwood to create unique artwork for the Racine Blue Line station currently under construction. Read More about CTA Selects Local Artist to Create Vibrant Artwork for the Racine Blue Line Station

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today the kickoff of a search for artists and/or artist teams interested in creating new, one-of-a-kind artwork for four locations throughout the system, as part of its continued expansion of public art to all CTA locations. Read More about CTA Looks to Expand Its Collection of Public Art; Seeks Artist Qualifications for Four New Projects

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) partners with University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) alumnus and world-renowned artist Tom Friedman for newest artwork now on display at the UIC-Halsted Blue Line station that will have travelers talking about, if not craving take-out food. Read More about New Art Sculpture Installed at CTA’s UIC-Halsted Station: Greek God Hermes Balances Take-out Containers in Playful and Artistic Tribute to Modern Living

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is proud to announce that AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People), the public art project and DJ booth has returned to provide commuters with another season of lively music as they pass through the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. This year’s programming schedule now includes three days of real-time programming by multiple local disc jockey (DJ) artists. Read More about CTA and Local DJs Are Back to Provide Riders a Harmonious Commute with Sounds from the AESOP DJ Booth

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Urban Juncture Foundation (UJF) and the Chicago Film Archives (CFA), today announced the launch of Train of Thoughts – an audio/visual storytelling installation broadcasting the stories of Bronzeville’s past, present and hopes for its future, while also bringing awareness to an ongoing endeavor to further revitalize the Bronzeville community. Read More about CTA’s 43rd Green Line Station Offers Best Views of New Multimedia Storytelling Installation; Community Celebration Event Announced

The Chicago Transit Authority today revealed the new artwork for the four new Red Line stations that are being fully reconstructed as a part of the historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One project. Read More about CTA Unveils Public Artwork Designs for New Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line Stations as Part of Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the completion of new artwork for the Irving Park Blue Line station. The art was created specifically for the station by Chicago artist Dan Devening. This bright and colorful installation is the latest example of CTA’s ongoing commitment to expand public art to bus and rail facilities throughout the city. Read More about CTA Expands its Public Art Collection with a New Installation at the Irving Park Blue Line Station