# Lextran seeks artists for Versailles Road bus shelter public art program **Published:** 2026-05-29T14:45:56.000Z **Source:** [LexTran](https://lextran.com/lextran-call-for-artists-press-conference-2026/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/lextran-seeks-artists-for-versailles-road-bus-shelter-public-art-program LEXINGTON, Ky. — [Lextran launched its 2026 Call for Artists](https://lextran.com/lextran-call-for-artists-press-conference-2026/) Tuesday with a press conference announcing an opportunity for local creatives to transform bus shelters on Versailles Road into vibrant public artworks. Up to four artists will be selected and each will receive a $2,500 honorarium for their work on designs for shelters along Route 8. [Selected designs will be reproduced on vinyl panels](https://lextran.com/public-art) and installed on the shelters, bringing color and character to one of Lexington's key transit corridors. The initiative aims to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the community while enhancing the rider experience through accessible public art. The program targets four bus stops: Stop 1470 at 1510 Versailles Road near Westminster Village (which includes two shelters), Stop 1438 at 1511 Versailles Road at Christian Towers Apartments, Stop 1468 at Versailles and 1724 Inbound near Preakness Apartments, and Stop 1472 at 1060 Versailles Road near Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The initiative is presented in collaboration with [District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/office-urban-county-council/councilmembers/council-district-11-jennifer-reynolds) and the Lexington Corridors Commission. The program builds on an existing art shelter initiative that has long been part of Lexington's public art strategy. [Versailles Road has been the focus of significant community investment](https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2020/08/20/versailles-corridor-project-construction), including a major corridor improvement project that began in 2020. "Lextran is excited to partner with Councilmember Reynolds and the Corridors Commission to bring more public art into our transit system," said Fred Combs, Lextran General Manager. "Projects like this allow us to celebrate local creativity and integrate art into our system in ways that enrich the daily experience of our riders and strengthen the communities we serve." The Call for Artists is open to individuals of all ages, regardless of residency, with preference given to applicants who have meaningful ties to District 11. All submissions must align with [Lextran's Art Shelter Program Guidelines](https://lextran.com/public-art). Full submission details, including requirements, deadlines, and specifications, are available on the Lextran website. Lextran and Councilmember Reynolds plan to announce the selected artists later this year. ## Sources - [LexTran](https://lextran.com/lextran-call-for-artists-press-conference-2026/) - [Lextran Art Shelter Program Guidelines](https://lextran.com/public-art) - [District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds profile](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/office-urban-county-council/councilmembers/council-district-11-jennifer-reynolds) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from LexTran, enriched with 3 web searches. The original source is available at https://lextran.com/lextran-call-for-artists-press-conference-2026/.