UTSA Downtown Public Art Opportunity
The University of Texas at San Antonio Office of Community Relations and City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture are partnering to create new art displays that will enhance the downtown San Antonio area. The project, led by UTSA’s Westside Community Partnerships Initiative, will engage local artists in creating a unique focal point within the university’s growing downtown footprint.
With the construction of the new building for our School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center, we have an opportunity to merge art and data science in a way that creates something really beautiful and unique for our San Antonians. This public art opportunity is a clear reflection of UTSA’s vision to foster community and campus engagement.
- Elvira Leal, UTSA Assistant Vice President for Community Relations
Project Information
The first mural will be located on the building’s west facade, overlooking San Pedro Creek. The second mural will wrap around the corner of the northeast side of the building, facing Dolorosa Street.
Timeline
Artists Request for Ideas and Selection Process
September 2022
Design and Fabrication
October 2022
Installation
February 2023
Dedication Ceremony
TBD 2023
Request for Ideas
Artists will be asked to describe their context, theme, style and color palette. Proposed artworks may be educational or include a call to action.
Further details are forthcoming.
Location
UTSA School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center building
506 Dolorosa St.
San Antonio, Texas 78204
Community Engagement Event: Watch the live-recording
A virtual panel discussion was held on September 15 to describe the RFI "request for information" process to attract local artists who want to conceptualize and develop the two murals to be located at the university's new School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center.
» Watch the live event recording (password: Arts2021)
Public Art Survey Results
Members of the community were invited to share their opinions about the design of the murals. Click here to view the results.
Partners
For More Information
Elvira E. Leal
Assistant Vice President for Community Relations
e. Elvira.Leal@utsa.edu
p. 210.458.4009
