The Toronto Transit Commission is offering a sneak peek at planned public art installations at five TTC stations – and a chance to meet some of the artists.
A Nov. 14 open house at the Toronto Reference Library will offer a preview of new artwork being installed at Bay, Castle Frank, Christie, Donlands and Lansdowne stations.
The TTC said artists who have been selected are:
- Bay Station: Francisco-Fernando Granados
- Castle Frank Station: Vivian Rosas
- Christie Station: Sanaz Mazinani
- Donlands Station: April Hickox
- Lansdowne Station: Steven Beckly
The open house will be held at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon inside the library at 789 Yonge St. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Attendees will also have the chance to meet TTC technical staff.
"Public art is an important component of station upgrades and is being included at these five stations as part of the Easier Access and Second Exit projects," the city said in a release.
"Artists will work with the TTC to bring their concepts to life in the stations."
To date, art has been installed at 10 stations: Chester, Coxwell, Dufferin, Dupont, Ossington, Runnymede, Sherbourne, St. Clair West, Wilson and Woodbine, the TTC said.
Artwork is also being planned for several other stations as part of ongoing construction projects. It is also part of an initiative to deter graffiti inside stations.
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