STart Public Art Program

Spotlight Project

Dan Corson artwork

Oscillating Field  - Dan Corson

Temporary artwork on Capitol Hill

Dan Corson created “Oscillating Field” on the soon to be under-construction-site of Sound Transit’s light rail station in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. With the help of many volunteers, Dan began assembling the artwork in the paved, fenced lot at Broadway and Denny on October 23, and the laser light installation will be up through November 2009.
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About the STart Public Art Program

Sound Transit allocates 1% of project construction costs to art. Many art projects have been completed and more are on the way. Art within the regional transit system includes free-standing art, functional art and temporary art. STart works with local communities, design professionals and transit partners to select artists and artworks appropriate for each project.

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Residencies

Residency programs allow STart to collaborate with artists on a higher level. Artists are able to get a broader perspective on what the challenges are in building a regional transit system, while at the same time offering innovative approaches to address those challenges. Through residencies, STart is able to stay connected with local arts communities and reach out to new talent.

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Commissions

Commission opportunities are currently planned through 2009. Projects will range from major works of art to temporary commissions, including opportunities for emerging artists. Visit our Call for Artists page to find out about commission opportunities and register for email notifications.
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STart Projects

The impact of the STart program can already be seen throughout the Puget Sound region, and more art is on the way. Take a tour of our collection.

Contact STart

To learn about how you can participate in STart, visit our art opportunities page. If you still have questions or would like to send us a comment, feel free to drop us a line.

 

Barbara Luecke
Program Administrator
barbara.luecke@soundtransit.org

 

Jennifer Babuca
Project Coordinator
jennifer.babuca@soundtransit.org