The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) announces the installation of new digital art at its REO Town Central Substation as part of its rotating art program, “Art Moves REO.” The work, created by artist Caitlin Schneider, was recently installed at the W. Malcolm X St. and S. Washington Ave. structure in REO Town.

Launched in 2022, in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and REO Town Commercial Association, “Art Moves REO” has now featured the work of five area artists, including this new work. The work was chosen from 30 submissions received through a call to artists by the Arts Council for digital images of new, or previously created, art.

“This project provides such an excellent opportunity for our area artists,” said Meghan Martin, Arts Council executive director. “The partnership with BWL and REO Town has been so valuable, and we love working with them. Over the years, we’ve created multiple installations on the Central Substation, while also getting to work alongside some really great people to bring art to the community and to those visiting our region,” Martin said.

A panel of representatives from BWL, the City of Lansing, REO Town Commercial Association and the Arts Council, chose the work best suited for the space based on artistic merit, creativity, location representation and visual appeal. The digital work was printed on vinyl and was recently installed at the Central Substation.

“Our commitment to featuring artists and public art on the Central Substation reflects our pride in supporting the local community,” said Dick Peffley, Lansing Board of Water & Light general manager. “The “Art Moves REO” project is an exciting opportunity to continuously bring new energy to the Substation and REO Town.”

The new work by Schneider reflects her connection to beauty and nature. “It’s an honor for my work to be chosen for the BWL and REO Town project,” Schneider said. When people see this exuberant peony, I hope they feel the power of really noticing the beauty in the natural world. This noticing is a form of magic that grounds us and empowers us to action.”

To learn more about the “Art Moves REO” project (#ArtMovesREO) and other creative placemaking and public art opportunities, contact the Arts Council’s executive director, Meghan Martin, at meghan@lansingarts.org.