ARLINGTON, VA – A new pop-up exhibition launched at the Crystal City Metro Station, where customers and the community can enjoy the vibrant colors and creations of two artists from the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MoCA Arlington). 

On Jan 29th, Metro’s Art in Transit Program in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and sponsored by the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID), revealed the temporary new exhibition, which will be on view through summer 2025. The initiative features two of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington resident artists, Emily Fussner and Stephanie Lane. The pop-up exhibition, curated by MoCA Arlington’s Curator & Resident Artist/Collector Liaison Amanda Jirón-Murphy, is a dynamic installation designed to elevate public spaces with art. 

The art installation adorns the construction barricade surrounding the station’s entrance during the escalator replacement initiative. The series of artworks will serve to enhance the visual appeal and customer experience around the station. 

“We are thrilled to work again with the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington to highlight the work of local artists to turn a functional construction site into a lively and colorful environment for the enjoyment of customers and the surrounding community” said Metro Art in Transit Program Manager Laurent Odde. “Thanks to the support of the National Landing BID, this project provides the public with an opportunity to enjoy the arts as part of their daily lives.”

Metro’s Art in Transit Program works with visual and performing artists, other arts professionals, architects, engineers, community organizations and representatives, and jurisdictional arts councils to develop projects and performances that reflect the spirit and vitality of the region. As part of its mission, the Art in Transit Program strives to enhance the appearance of construction by incorporating visual artwork into improvement projects at Metro stations and facilities.

"We're proud to support this captivating public art installation that highlights local artists and aims to uplift and inspire our community,” said Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, National Landing BID President & CEO. “Our collaboration with MoCA Arlington and WMATA demonstrates our dedication to reimagining public spaces and enhancing our streetscapes, ultimately creating a more vibrant and engaging transit experience.”

“The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is honored to partner with WMATA’s Art in Transit Program and the National Landing BID to bring dynamic contemporary art into public spaces for our community to enjoy,” said Catherine Anchin, the museum’s Executive Director. “Artists Emily Fussner and Stephanie Lane share a studio at MoCA Arlington, and through their work, visitors will be able to see the exceptional quality and innovation that our regional artists bring to the contemporary art field.”

The pop-up art exhibition, located at 1750 S Clark St, Arlington, VA 22202, will be seen by thousands of Metro customers and people passing by each day until the construction project concludes.

About the Artists

Emily Fussner is a visual artist whose work highlights and transforms peripheral patterns of cracks, light, and shadows found in everyday spaces. She holds an MFA from George Mason University and was awarded a 2018-2019 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Graduate Fellowships. She is currently one of ten artists-in-residence at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.

Stephanie Lane works across various media and explores ideas about opposites, merging, emergence, and boundaries. In addition, she works as a fine art photographer. Lane attended the Corcoran College of Art and Design and holds a BGS from the University of Maryland. She is currently one of ten artists-in-residence at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.

About WMATA’s Art in Transit Program

The Art in Transit Program (AIT) of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) incorporates visual and performing arts into the Metrorail system to enhance the experience of customers, the communities it serves, and the Capital region at large. The Art in Transit Program works with visual and performing artists, other arts professionals, architects, engineers, community organizations and representatives, and jurisdictional arts councils to develop projects and performances that reflect the spirit and vitality of communities served by Metro. Learn more at https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/art-in-transit/

About National Landing Business Improvement District (BID)

The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership focused on enhancing the vibrancy and economic competitiveness of National Landing, a major urban center that spans Arlington’s Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard neighborhoods. As the largest walkable downtown in Virginia and a hub for innovation and tech, National Landing is set to become the fastest growing market in the DC region with a diverse and growing mix of businesses, residents, and visitors. The BID stewards the area’s remarkable transformation by fostering economic development, enhancing public spaces, and championing initiatives that promote sustainability, cultural engagement, and next generation mobility.