The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound announces the debut of Rinse + Repeat, a unique art project featuring the work of Atlanta poets. Poems will be stenciled onto the concrete at ten metro Atlanta bus shelters and are invisible until they are rained upon.

“We are excited to feature the work of so many talented poets and think this is such a unique way to celebrate their words,” said Art in Transit Director Katherine Dirga. “It may be the only time you hope it rains as you’re waiting for the bus, under the shelter of course!”

Featured artist and curator Ahmariah Jackson, known as ANON The Griot, led a panel of judges in selecting the poems from a diverse group of submissions from across metro Atlanta. The poets and their poems will be celebrated with live readings at an event this month that will culminate with the unveiling of ANON’s large-scale poem written especially for Rinse + Repeat.

WHAT: Rinse + Repeat Opening & Celebration

Poetry reading

Live DJ

Refreshments

WHEN: Sunday, July 31

Noon – 2 p.m.

WHERE: West End Station

Under the canopy in the North Parking Lot

One percent of MARTA’s annual budget is allocated for its Artbound program which was developed to enhance the ridership experience through visual and performing arts. View the work of ANON The Griot here Home | Anonthegriot.