METRO SEEKS COMMUNITY’S HELP IN SELECTING ARTISTS, THEMES FOR ITS UNIVERSITY CORRIDOR LIGHT-RAIL STATIONS

January 26, 2009

METRO Solutions invites the public to help select the artists whose artwork will enrich the University Corridor light-rail stations.

Residents are encouraged to attend one or both of the following METRO-sponsored community workshops to discuss ideas for art that celebrates the community’s image, identity and architectural heritage:

Date:            Thursday, January 29, 2009
Time:            6 – 8 p.m.
Location:      Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
                      3826 Wheeler Avenue
                      Houston, TX 77004

The following stations will be discussed at the January 29 workshop: Hillcroft Transit Center, Gulfton, Bellaire, Newcastle, Weslayan, Cummins, Edloe, Kirby, Shepherd, Menil, Montrose and Wheeler

Date:            Saturday, January 31, 2009
Time:            9 – 11 a.m.
Location:      Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
                      3511 Yoakum Boulevard
                      Houston, TX 77006

The following stations will be discussed at the January 31 workshop: Almeda, Hutchins, TSU, Tierwester, Scott, UH and Eastwood Transit Center

Persons requiring translation or other special communication accommodations should contact METRO’s Community Outreach department at 713-739-4018 or via email at na01@ridemetro.org at least two working days prior to the meeting. 

For more information, please visit METRO’s Web site at www.metrosolutions.org.