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The Texas State University System’s Public Art Program, in partnership with Sam Houston State University and Clare Christie Fine Art, is proud to announce the installation of Whirlwind, a life-sized bucking horse sculpture created by acclaimed local artist and sculptor Clare Christie.

In an episode of The Current, Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse talks with artist Matthew Mazzotta about his most well-known works, including how he created the public art installation Local Habitat. He also speaks with Nisa Barger, director of public art for TSUS, about campus artworks and why public art matters on university campuses.

The first day of the spring semester oversaw the unveiling of a giant bobcat sculpture resting on Cibolo Hall, the latest public art project at Texas State University and of the Texas State University System (TSUS) public art collection.

Texas State University was excited to share its new addition, which is located outside Cibolo Hall, the campus residential building. The university held a dedication for the larger-than-life sculpture on Monday afternoon.

A new bobcat sculpture, Local Habitat, from New York-based artist Matthew Mazzotta now greets students on top of the entrance to Cibolo Hall at TXST. The sculpture depicts a sleeping bobcat, referencing a playful rendition of TXST’s mascot to show that many animals inhabit urban, domestic spaces and to remind people of our shared homes and experiences.

Lamar State College Orange hosted a grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Academic Building on Wednesday, November 6 at the campus in downtown Orange. Outside the front of the building is a lighted art piece created by R&R Studios.

Texas State University has unveiled a new marble sculpture, Minerva, created by renowned artist Adam Parker Smith. The sculpture is located in front of the J.C. Kellam Building on the San Marcos Campus.

A figurative sculpture created by Dallas artist Nic Nicosia was recently installed at Sam Houston State University as part of the school’s Recreation Center expansion project.

The Texas State University System’s Public Art Program announced Nic Nicosia as the commissioned artist for the Sam Houston State University Recreation Sports Building Expansion.