October 29, 2025
ArtCenter Student Work Featured in the "LA on the Move" Exhibition at Los Angeles Union Station
Developed by Metro Art and ArtCenter College of Design in Collaboration with Data Vandals and Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, New Exhibition Highlights the Vital Role of Urban Wildlife
PASADENA, CA – ArtCenter College of Design student work is featured in LA on the Move, a new, year-long exhibition currently on view in downtown Los Angeles’ historic Union Station. The project was developed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority's public art program Metro Art, in collaboration with ArtCenter, Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy and Data Vandals, a New York-based data-activism collective that transforms public data into visual storytelling.
Through dynamic visual displays, the exhibition draws parallels between human mobility and the movement of undomesticated animals through the city, highlighting the viral role urban wildlife plays in a healthy regional ecosystem.
Featuring data from AFC regarding wildlife living in and around the city, designs by Data Vandals, and select student projects from ArtCenter’s Designmatters class, City Animals: Data Visualization for Urban Wildlife Conservation, the exhibition explores how thoughtful urban planning can foster coexistence and create a more sustainable future for all species.
LA on the Move brings attention to the region’s remarkable biodiversity and the role urban species play in maintaining ecological balance. The project spotlights five familiar inhabitants—the coyote, mountain lion, red-tailed hawk, monarch butterfly, and California kingsnake—as they navigate neighborhoods in search of food, shelter, and safety.
LA on the Move was initiated as part of ArtCenter's participation in PST ART: Art & Science Collide, the Getty initiative exploring intersections of creativity and scientific inquiry.
Exhibition: LA on the Move
Location: Los Angeles Union Station - Waiting Room Gallery
800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dates: On view through 2026
Cost: Free
How to Get There:
Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, Metrolink, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A, B, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO. Park at Union Station East or West garages, starting at $8.
About ArtCenter
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. ArtCenter offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of industrial design disciplines as well as visual and applied arts. Renowned for both its ties to industry and its social impact initiatives, ArtCenter is the first design school to receive the United Nations’ Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status. Throughout the College’s long and storied history, ArtCenter alumni have had a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live and important issues in our society.
About Data Vandals
A New York City-based data-activism collective, the Data Vandals build art and stories from the numbers that structure our lives using publicly available data as their medium to create bold narratives that challenge societal myths. Led by artist Jen Ray and data visualization expert Jason Forrest, the Data Vandals take a playful approach to presenting data-backed insights, inviting viewers to join a conversation about community life in all its forms.
About Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy
The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) is a non-profit organization focused on preserving and restoring natural open spaces and wildlife habitats in the San Gabriel and Crescenta Valleys near Los Angeles, California, primarily by identifying and protecting vital wildlife corridors that connect isolated natural areas, allowing animals to move freely through the urban landscape; they also provide educational opportunities to the community about the importance of these ecosystems.
About Metro Art
Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts that encourages ridership and connects people, neighborhoods and destinations throughout L.A. County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks are integrated into the growing Metro transit system, improving the quality of transit environments, and creating a sense of place.
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