BARTable Art: Embarcadero

While BART's core business is transportation, when possible, it likes to place artwork in it's stations to make the environment a more pleasing visual experience for its' riders. The Embarcadero has several works of art that are well worth seeking out!

BART contracted metal sculptor, Robert Ellison, a local Northern California artist to build an artistic bike locker cage to draw attention to BART's new bike security space. Called "Spin" as a tongue and cheek reference to spinning gears and wheels of a bike, it was installed in January of 2002.

BARTable Art: "Spin"

Embarcadero (SF)

While we are not exactly sure what the initials stand for, this sculptural column was made out of brushed aluminum and created by a local Berkeley artist by the name of Doug Heine.

BARTable Art: "M.J.K.J.J."

Embarcadero (SF)

This granite relief full length portrait of Tallie Maule, the chief architect for BART's original system, produced by his colleague William Cullen.

BARTable Art: "Tallie Maule Portrait"

Embarcadero (SF)

"Wall Canyon" rises from train platform to concourse 3 stories above. Created by Stephen de Staebler and installed at Embarcadero Station on January 1, 1977, this work is a Bas relief with pigmented stoneware and surface oxides.

BARTable Art: "Wall Canyon"

Embarcadero (SF)

by Doug Bartlett

Although his background is in music and art, for the past 20 years Doug Bartlett has made his living in marketing for Bay Area Rapid Transit, specializing in co-sponsorships and promotions. From sports and concerts to Broadway shows and everything in between that's fun or cool he wants BART to deliver the audience!

by Felicia Kieselhorst

Felicia is a freelance photographer based in Emeryville. Wedding and product photography are her bread and butter but she often takes on gigs in different subjects, including shooting for BARTable! Whatever the job, Felicia can often be found traveling via BART from her home station, MacArthur. When not working she spends her time gardening, kayaking around the Bay, watching A’s games at O.Co, or walking her pooch Qispi.