Public Art

A new mural has been painted on the downtown Georgetown parking garage, which should open by the end of this year. (Sun Archive)

A new mural has been painted on the downtown Georgetown parking garage, which should open by the end of this year. (Sun Archive)

How much does the new parking garage art cost?

Question: How much does the mural on the new downtown parking garage cost? What about the new, nearby longhorn sculpture? Answer: According to Georgetown Communication Manager Keith Hutchinson, the new mural being painted on the northside exterior of the garage will cost $45,000.
“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Winners of the Texas Society of Sculptors summer show were honored and announced  Sunday, July 16, at the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit officially opened last month on June 18. The first place award went to “Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress.

New mosaic mural to come to San José Park

Georgetown City Council approved consideration and possible action for a grant to build a mosaic mural at the San José Park splash pad. The item was approved as part of the Tuesday, July 11, consent agenda.
A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

Mural in downtown Georgetown sparks controversy

A new mural tucked away in the alleyway between two buildings on Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown has stirred up controversy.