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Six artists smile while standing in front of an art piece attached to a construction fence

Art near construction sites features diverse voices from South King and Pierce Counties

By Katie Metzger

Construction fences in Federal Way just got a lot prettier.  Local artists have been designing printed banners near … Read more
Barbara Earl Thomas wears an orange vest and hard hat while smiling in front of her art at Judkins Park Station.

Fresh pics: New art installed at Judkins Park Station in Seattle

By Katie Metzger

One of the best parts about seeing a huge project like a light rail station come together is imagining the generations of pe… Read more
Passengers get on and off the train at Roosevelt Station.

2022: The year in pictures

By Katie Metzger

It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but there is no shortage of memorable moments to reflect on in 202… Read more
Workers install sculptures on top of the new Hilltop District station.

Fresh pics: Installing art along the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

By Katie Metzger

A big construction project isn't the only thing getting us ready to open the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension next year.  … Read more
Artist Beliz Brother supervises the installation at Mercer Island Station. She wears an orange vest and white hard hat and looks at a blue metal sculpture of a rowboat.

Fresh pics: Art connects Mercer Island Station to local history, scenery

By Katie Metzger

Mercer Island Station got a pop of color this summer, as public art pieces by local artist Beliz Brother were installed.&nbs… Read more