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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

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Theaster Gates Studio, and Rebuild Foundation announced the exciting return of AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People), the famed public art project and DJ booth designed by Gates and programmed by Rebuild Foundation at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. AESOP was established in 2019. Read More about CTA and Artist Theaster Gates are Ready to Provide Riders with a More Enjoyable Travel Experience with the Return of the AESOP DJ Booth

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) invites local residents near the Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations to attend the “Meet the Artists” community meetings to connect and interact with artists hired to create new, original works of art for each new station. Read More about CTA to Hold “Meet the Artist” Community Meetings for New Artwork at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line Stations

The Chicago Transit Board today approved five contracts to renowned artists to create unique pieces of artwork for stations and structures that are being rebuilt as a part of the historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One project. Read More about CTA Hires Artists to Create New, Original Public Artwork for New Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line Stations

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) invites members of the neighborhood surrounding the 18th Pink Line station to attend the “Meet the Artists” community meeting on Tuesday, March 28, hosted in conjunction with 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez. During this gathering, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the Design Invitational artists and provide input on plans for new station artwork. Read More about CTA Seeks Community Input on New Artwork for 18th Pink Line Station