Santiago Metro is asking the public to choose one of the murals planned for the future Line 7 in Santiago, according to La Tercera. The line, which will connect Renca with Vitacura, is currently under construction, and its stations are expected to have artwork on their walls.
How the Ruta del Encuentro works
The art project is called the Ruta del Encuentro and is run together with the Corporación 3xi. According to La Tercera, it has three categories, each contributing seven murals: Inspirarnos, with artists invited by a jury; Innovarnos, with artists who developed a proposal for the new line; and Incluirnos, an open call that drew 1,350 artists.
The public vote concerns the Incluirnos category. From its entries, 21 finalist proposals were selected. Of these, seven works will be chosen: one by public vote and six by the jury. Winners will be announced on December 1.
Where the murals will go
Metro reported that the mural with the most votes from the public will be added directly to the art circuit that opens together with Line 7. In total, the project will include 21 works, distributed across the 19 stations of the future line.
How to vote
- Review the 21 finalist proposals at rutadelencuentro.cl.
- Click the box labeled to vote for your favorite mural.
- Choose a mural and confirm your vote with your email address.
The voting period ends on November 30, according to the information released by La Tercera. Riders and residents interested in the city's transit art can take part during this period.