SAN ANTONIO
ARTS COMMISSION:
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
July 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Videoconference
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order
- Freda Facey, Public Art Committee Chair
Roll Call
- Renée Talamantez, Public Art Project Manager
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, June 3, 2025
ACTION ITEM
2. Peggy Drive Area Final Design (Jordyn Patrias)
LOCATION OVERVIEW To Converse, TX
I-10
410
Edge of Eastgate
Neighborhood
Public Art Location
E Houston Street
To China Grove, TX
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Funding: 2022 Bond – Drainage Proposition Public Art Scope
- Chosen by community for 2022 Bond Install a public art sculpture at the Peggy Drive Area
Drainage Project.
Community Engagement Theme: Advantages
- Creekways & Water—how water shapes the City, - Beautify along the drainage project
Peggy Drive Area, and its residents - High visibility for Eastgate Neighborhood Association
- Provide pedestrian connectivity
Style: - Unique opportunity for functional artwork
- 38% Wanted the artwork to make them feel calm
- 33% Wanted the artwork to make them feel Safe Location approved by Public Works
Stakeholders
- Eastgate Neighborhood Association
- Area Businesses
- Council District 2
- Public Works Department
- Martindale Army Airfield
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Selected Artist + Below are examples of public artworks in the City of San Antonio’s
collection and from other cities that represent similar Scopes. Please
Similar Scope Projects
note these are examples of existing public artworks and not a
reflection of this project’s design.
Andrea Jacobson
City Council District 2
Multi-Disciplinary; Sculptor
Andrea is a self-taught artist with a
formal education in computer science
and mathematics. She has taken her
love of fine detail and complex creation
to the canvas. A life-long lover of art Stacey Levy, River Return, 2015. San Antonio.
and creation, she has been painting Black backfill on concrete
since 2009.
Kerrville Butt-Holdsworth Public
Library, 2024. Blazing Lazer
Selected Artists + Below are examples of public artworks in the City of San Antonio’s
collection and from other cities that represent similar Scopes. Please
Similar Scope Projects
note these are examples of existing public artworks and not a
reflection of this project’s design.
Ismani Sun
Converse, TX
Illustrator; Muralist
Ismani is a multi-talented,
award-winning artist and picture
book illustrator hailing from the
vibrant city of Atlanta, GA. Her
illustrations are inspired by her
rich African American heritage,
and her work celebrates the
Barbra Grygutis, Leon Creek Crossing, 2016. San Antonio
colorful and magical elements of
our world.
Stained Glass Perforated Metal
Palm Temple, Gateway Pavillion,
Luke Jerram, London Brooks + Scarpa, Florida.
BOTH FINAL DESIGNS
Shade sculpture by Ismani Sun
Sandblasting by Andrea Jacobson
SANDBLASTING FINAL DESIGN BY ANDREA JACOBSON
SANDBLASTING FINAL DESIGN BY ANDREA JACOBSON
Prickly Pear Cacti
Chinaberry
Alamo Vine
Bluebonnet
SANDBLASTING FINAL
DESIGN BY ANDREA JACOBSON
SHADE SCULPTURE FINAL DESIGN BY ISMANI SUN
SHADE SCULPTURE FINAL DESIGN BY ISMANI SUN
Organic Shape inspired by lace, water,
Stained glass + and tree canopies
Perforated metal
Solar Lighting
FINAL DESIGNS
FINAL DESIGNS
PEGGY DRIVE AREA FINAL DESIGN
Project Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Public Art Committee: Project Initiation November 3, 2023
Community Engagement March 22, 2024
Artist Selection July 8, 2024
Design July 2025
Fabrication & *Installation April 2026
*Contingent upon Public Works Department construction schedule
2. PEGGY DRIVE AREA FINAL DESIGN
1. Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Peggy Drive Area Final Design, as presented.
2. Action
- A motion is needed for approval of the Peggy Drive Area Final Design, as presented.
3. Second
4. Public Comments
5. Committee Discussion
6. Committee Vote
ACTION ITEM
3. Kenwood Community Center Project Initiation
(Laura Parker)
KENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
Location
- District 1
- 305 Dora St, San Antonio, TX 78212
- Suspended Artwork in front lobby of
Kenwood Community Center Phase 3
Public Works Scope
- Major renovations and rebuild of Kenwood
Community Center
Art Area
(approximation)
KENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Art Area
(approximation)
Install ceiling suspended Artwork in Community Center lobby
Advantages: unique opportunity to use tapestry or reclaimed wood
PROPOSED ART LOCATION
Tapestry or wood artwork. Possibly to take the place of sound baffles.
Opportunity to work with Material Innovation Center and Office of Sustainability
Opportunity to work with Material Innovation Center (OHP) and Office of Sustainability
KENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
Project Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Project Initiation July 1, 2025
Community Engagement Fall 2025
Artist Selection Winter 2026
Design Summer 2026
Fabrication & *Installation Fall 2027
*Contingent upon Public Works Department construction schedule
3. KENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT INITIATION
1. Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Kenwood Community Center Project Initiation,
as presented.
2. Action
- A motion is needed for approval of Kenwood Community Center Project Initiation,
as presented.
3. Second
4. Public Comments
5. Committee Discussion
6. Committee Vote
ACTION ITEM
4. Barbara Drive Park Artist Selection (Laura Parker)
PROJECT OVERVIEW Public Art
Project Area
(approximation)
Location
- District 1
- 210 Barbara Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
Public Art Scope Phase 3
Create functional artwork that could include
shade structures or sculptural artwork
Stakeholders
- Residents
- Park Patrons
- HOA groups
- District 1 Council Office
- Nearby businesses
ARTWORK LOCATION
South of drainage improvements, NW side of Park
Stormwater
manhole
To Phase 3 covers
Art
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Goal Of Engagement: Identify theme to be explored in artwork’s design
Survey Dates: November 11- December 10, 2024
Total Responses: 85
Theme:
Blast from the Past: Artwork that celebrates the unique 1950s architecture of the neighborhood.
Neighborhood has a rich history of midcentury modern homes: 8 Responses
Design:
‒ Colorful —5
‒ Shade—2
Other: 8 responses
‒ Neighborhood has lots of history—3
‒ Other—5
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SELECTED ARTIST:
ALANNAH TILLER
- District 1
- Multidisciplinary artist and academic
- Artist Registry Profile link:
[Link]
nnah-tiller/
- BA in Art History for Texas State University
- Masters of Museum Studies from The University of
Oklahoma Work samples
- Partnered with large brands such as YETI,
Pacsun, and Dr. Martens
Alannah Tiller
Work samples
BARBARA DRIVE PARK ARTIST SELECTION
Project Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Project Initiation September 5, 2024
Community Engagement December 11, 2024
Artist Selection July 8, 2025
Design Summer 2026
Fabrication/Installation Spring 2027
4. BARBARA DRIVE PARK ARTIST SELECTION
1. Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Alannah Tiller for Barbara Drive Park Artist
Selection, as presented.
2. Action
- A motion is needed for approval of Alannah Tiller for Barbara Drive Park Artist
Selection, as presented.
3. Second
4. Public Comments
5. Committee Discussion
6. Committee Vote
ACTION ITEM
5. Cody Branch Library Artist Selection
(Alyssa Franklin)
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
Funding: 2022 Bond – Streets Proposition
Chosen by community for 2022 Bond
Public Art Scope:
Install relief mural(s) on select areas of Cody
Branch Library façade.
Stakeholders:
- San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) & its Board
of Trustees
- Friends of Cody Library
- Council District 8
- Residents
- Patrons (visitors to the branch)
- Nearby Neighborhood Associations
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
- Relief mural on curved wall to the right of
public entrance
- Potential additional relief mural on flat wall
facing Vance Jackson Rd.
Art Areas
(approximations)
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
Community Engagement
Goal Of Engagement: Identify theme to be explored in artwork’s design
Survey Dates: April 8 – May 9, 2025
Total Responses: 355
Top Theme:
“The World through Reading: celebrating diversity through storytelling” -135
How do you interact with this space?
69% of 163 respondents to this question shared that they visit Cody Branch Library.
23% live in the nearby neighborhood.
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CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
SELECTED ARTIST: Raisa Meléndez Tardi
- District 8
- Muralist, painter
- BS UTSA
- Creates colorful art as a way to connect with
their past and express feelings.
- Art Experience:
- Educator for Saturday Morning Discovery
Program, UTSA Southwest, 2023
- Featured artist at Luminaria
Contemporary Arts Festival, 2023
- City of San Antonio Individual Artist Grant
Recipient, 2023
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
SELECTED ARTIST: Raisa Meléndez Tardi
Taina Vulture, mural, 2023
All Are Welcome, Love Conquers Hate, group mural installation,
Travis Park Church, San Antonio, 2023
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
Project Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Public Art Committee: Project Initiation November 7, 2023
Community Engagement May 13, 2025
Artist Selection July 8, 2025
Design February 2026
Fabrication & Installation December 2026
5. CODY BRANCH LIBRARY ARTIST SELECTION
1. Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Raisa Meléndez Tardi for Cody Branch Library Artist Selection,
as presented.
2. Action
- A motion is needed for approval of the Raisa Meléndez Tardi for Cody Branch Library Artist Selection,
as presented.
3. Second
4. Public Comments
5. Committee Discussion
6. Committee Vote
ACTION ITEM
6. Nolan Street Concept Design
(Thu Nguyen)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Funding: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Public Art Scope:
Install mural at Nolan St underpass
Theme:
“Eastside Pride”, speaking to the history, civic pride, INSERT MAP
and activism of this area
Stakeholders:
- Area residents & visitors
- Neighboring Homeowners’ Associations
- Council District 2
Heading west on Nolan St toward 281; art location outlined in pink
SELECTED ARTIST: KALDRIC DOW
- Council District 1
- Visual Arts, Painter
- “My work is dedicated to representing African American culture
while resonating with a broad audience.”
- Art Experience
- Luminaria Contemporary Arts grant recipient
- 2021 MLK Public Art Sculpture Work samples
- 2021 Southwest School of Art Summer Program Instructor
- Exhibited in Carver Cultural Center, San Antonio Colleges,
UTSA, Contemporary Art Museum collections & more
Spheres of Reflection, 2021. Steel. MLK Park.
CONCEPT DESIGN
Eastside Pride: Heirloom Series
The Heirloom Series is a collection of collages that explores
Black imagery from the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on Civil
Rights Movement activism. It highlights both the national
scope of the movement and the experiences of Black
residents on San Antonio’s Eastside.
The series celebrates the iconic afro, era-defining fashion,
and hair products, paired with vibrant patterns and nature
scenes. The mural will also incorporate historically significant
street names from the Eastside and a river design
symbolizing the past division of Black communities. "Eastside
Pride" is included to evoke local pride, unity, and cultural
identity, honoring a transformative era of change.
CONCEPT DESIGN
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CONCEPT DESIGN
Heirloom Series
Eastside Pride
The Heirloom Series is a collection of collages that explores Black imagery from the
1960s and 1970s, focusing on the activism of the Civil Rights Movement. This series
highlights the national scope of the movement, with particular emphasis on San
Antonio’s Eastside, where Black residents shared in the same sentiments and
struggles for justice. This work celebrates the iconic afro hairstyle, as well as the hair
products and fashion trends that defined the era.
The collages feature vibrant patterns that enhance the composition, while slices of
nature scenes provide a dynamic contrast. These elements work together to capture
the spirit of the time – an era of activism and social change.
For the second part of the mural, which connects directly to the Eastside of San
Antonio, I have incorporated historically significant street names. These streets
played a pivotal role in the cultural and social development of the Eastside.
Additionally, I have included a water design symbolizing the river that once separated
the historically Black Eastside from the rest of the city. This river served as a dividing
line, with African Americans predominantly residing on the Eastside.
To further emphasize community pride, the phrase “Eastside Pride” is integrated into
the design. This slogan is a source of local pride for residents and serves as a rallying
cry for unity and cultural identity.
With these design elements, the mural aims to honor a transformative period of
activism, illustrating a time of profound change that the Black community can
celebrate and relate to. This piece will serve as a reminder of the strength, resilience,
and pride of the Eastside of San Antonio.
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NOLAN STREET CONCEPT DESIGN
Project Schedule
Milestone Completion Date
Project Initiation Winter 2025
Artist Selection Spring 2025
Community Engagement Summer 2025
Design Summer 2025
Fabrication/Installation Fall 2025
6. NOLAN STREET CONCEPT DESIGN
1. Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Nolan Street Concept Design, as presented.
2. Recusals
3. Action
- A motion is needed for approval of Nolan Street Concept Design, as presented.
4. Second
5. Public Comments
6. Committee Discussion
7. Committee Vote
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 3 Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
- Director’s Report: Digital Media and Arts Pilot Program
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
- Community Engagement (Thu Nguyen)
NEW PUBLIC ART COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEYS ON SASPEAKUP!
JULY 7 – AUGUST 4
District 7 Culebra Rd
- Public Input Meeting
July 14, 2025 @ 6:00PM
Forest Hills Branch Library
JULY 7 – AUGUST 4
District 7 Public Art Projects
- Public Input Meeting
July 14, 2025 @ 6:00PM
Forest Hills Branch Library
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
- Community Engagement (Thu Nguyen)
CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY & NOLAN ST MURAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
AUGUST 2, 2025
Carver Branch Library 95th Anniversary Celebration
- Public Art Tabling
at Carver Branch Library
AUGUST 5, 2025
Public Input Meeting
- 6:00PM
at Carver Branch Library
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS
- Upcoming Events
ADJOURNMENT
A motion and second is needed to Adjourn
THANK YOU!
