Second event highlights local artist at the South Central Extension Community Office
PHOENIX – Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/downtown Hub Meet-and-Paint series
returns to the South Central Extension Community Office, spotlighting Sherman St./Central Ave. signal Building artist, Isaac Caruso on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project.
Following the series’ successful launch with Broadway/Central Ave station artist, Diego Perez, this second event offers a unique opportunity to meet Caruso, observe his creative process up close and create art inspired by his work.
When: Saturday, Nov. 16 | 10-11:30 a.m. (English session) / 1-2:30 p.m. (Spanish session)
Where: SCE Community Office 5040 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Parking is available along Cody Dr., just north of Central and Roeser Rd.
What: Meet artist Isaac Caruso. Hear updates about Isaac’s work on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub Light Rail project. Paint alongside Isaac with your own station setup, including canvas, easel, acrylic paints, brushes and apron. (all supplies provided).
Paint on a pre-printed stencil on canvas featuring a phoenix, inspired by Isaac’s art
design. Explore behind-the-scenes images of Isaac’s art, showcased at the SCE
Community Office though December.
The event is free but space is limited to 12 participants per session. Individuals interested in participating may register online by filling out the form at https://form.jotform.com/242974973227166
For questions, contact Tania Torres at (602) 619-1126 or tania@torresmulticultural.com.
About the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub Meet-and-Paint series: Valley Metro’s
public art series connects residents with station artists, offering insights into their inspiration and the cultural significance behind each design. These events showcase our commitment to community engagement through transformative public art projects.
About the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub: The South Central Extension/ Downtown Hub will connect with the existing light rail system in downtown Phoenix to historically and
culturally significant neighborhoods along Central Avenue to Baseline Road. The project also includes a light rail transit hub in downtown Phoenix with new stations and public art along the entire corridor. With the opening of this extension in mid-2025, Valley Metro will introduce a two-line light rail system.
About Valley Metro: Located in the fastest-growing county in the U.S., Valley Metro connects people to their most important destinations each day. Riders travel across the metro-Phoenix area on eco-friendly public transit including bus, light rail, paratransit and streetcar. Progress continues on additional high-capacity transit extensions that are either in planning or under construction to create a 50-mile rail system by 2030. Valley Metro also offers alternative transportation programs including paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities, commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bus trip mapping, bicycle safety and telework assistance. Two Boards of Directors from 19 local cities and towns and the county set the policy direction for the agency with the intent of advancing the regional public transit system in Maricopa County. In addition to federal and local funds, Valley Metro receives critical capital and bus operations funds from Prop. 400, the 20-year, regional half-cent transportation sales tax that is set to expire in 2025. Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X or by visiting valleymetro.org and downloading the Valley Metro app.
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