Bench Marks Project to Beautify Bus Stops with Public Art Whether you are riding public transportation, walking or just driving by, bus stops are about to get a lot more interesting. Metro Area Transit and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, are collaborating with local artists and Nebraska writers to create public art for bus benches. The Bench Marks project features vivid, poster-like designs showcasing an artistic interpretation of living a healthier life, chasing one’s dreams and the importance of fun in our lives. The citywide public art project, has converted one hundred city bus benches into unique pieces of artwork that will surprise and delight. Sponsor names appear in all bench plaques . Omaha By Design is sponsoring a bench with writer Rebecca Rotert’s phrase “the world is more generous than bleak” with a design by the St. Andrews’ Artists Co-op . Download a PDF of the Benchmarks brochure & map of all the locations. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain. If you or your organization would like to participate in Bench Marks, or if you would like more information about the Bench Marks Bash, please call the Bench Marks line at 402-334-0137 or Matt Boyd at 402-341-7560 ext. 2510. Visit www.oxidedesign.com/benchmarks.pdf to see the benches still available for sponsorship. [Main Page]