Spotlight Project
Rainier Valley Haiku - Roger Shimomura
Othello Station
Art along the Link light rail Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor each started with the idea of creating a Culture Conversation. These works create a dialogue about what it means to live in America in the 21st Century. Is it a melting pot or tossed salad?
You can join in the dialogue by submitting a haiku that could accompany Roger Shimimomura's sculpture at Othello Station. Submissions are being accepted through end of April, 2009. Learn More>>>
Rainier Valley Haiku - Roger Shimomura
Othello Station
Art along the Link light rail Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor each started with the idea of creating a Culture Conversation. These works create a dialogue about what it means to live in America in the 21st Century. Is it a melting pot or tossed salad?
You can join in the dialogue by submitting a haiku that could accompany Roger Shimimomura's sculpture at Othello Station. Submissions are being accepted through end of April, 2009. Learn More>>>
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.
Read the full text of Board Resolution 98-01, establishing STart>>
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.
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.
Art Opportunities>>>>
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
