Metro public art projects nominated for 2026 CODAawards Top 100 — community voting now open
Updated: 7/17/2026
“A Familiar Trip” by artist Rob Ley at the Potomac Yard station.
Metro is proud to announce that public artworks at two Metro stations have been selected among the 2026 CODAawards Top 100 Projects, recognizing outstanding collaborations that successfully integrate commissioned art into public spaces. The two nominated projects are “A Familiar Trip” and “A Subtle Trip” by Rob Ley at Potomac Yard station in Alexandria, VA and “The Perennials” by Anaitte Vaccaro at Downtown Largo station in Largo, MD.
Help Metro win the People’s Choice Award
While being named a Top 100 project is an honor, there is still an opportunity for Metro’s nominated artworks to receive additional recognition through the 2026 CODAawards People’s Choice Award.
Metro encourages community members, customers, employees, and public art supporters to cast their votes and help showcase these exceptional projects on a national stage.
Public voting is open through July 31, 2026. Every vote counts and can help Metro earn the People’s Choice Award.
Vote for the People's Choice Award
A continued tradition of excellence
The 2026 nominations continue Metro’s growing recognition in the field of public art. Since 2023, Metro has had six projects selected as CODAawards Top 100 projects, demonstrating the agency’s ongoing commitment to enriching the transit experience through innovative public art.
Metro has also previously earned a CODAaward for Tunnel Vision at the Eisenhower building, further highlighting the impact of art throughout the transit system.
“A Subtle Trip” by Rob Ley at the Potomac Yard station.
“The Perennials” by Anaitte Vaccaro at Downtown Largo station.
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