San Antonio's Public Art Program Expanded to 1.5% of Capital Budget
Initiated in 1996 through a city ordinance, San Antonio's public art initiative initially allocated 1 percent of the budget for capital improvement projects to public art. For the bond program spanning 2022-2027, this allocation was increased to 1.5 percent. The impact of the program has been significant, transforming the city in various ways, both large and small.
Key facts
- Program launched in 1996 via city ordinance
- Originally earmarked 1% of capital improvement budget for public art
- Amount raised to 1.5% for 2022-2027 bond program
- Program has changed San Antonio in big and small ways
Entities
Institutions
- San Antonio Express
- ArtsJournal
Locations
- San Antonio
- United States