Public Art

Sun City artist Susan Hoppenworth explains the significance of the Guatemalan belts and bookmarks in her quilt “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The quilt is one of nine on display in a 9/11 memorial gallery in Sun City. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sun City artist Susan Hoppenworth explains the significance of the Guatemalan belts and bookmarks in her quilt “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The quilt is one of nine on display in a 9/11 memorial gallery in Sun City. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

25th Memorial: Fabric artist shares memories of 9/11

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 14, 2026
Georgetown’s Susan Hoppenworth remembers feeling panic in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York. She was one of the many psychotherapists who traveled to New York City to provide humanitarian aid.
Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

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New utility box artworks brighten downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 3, 2026
Three utility boxes on Austin Avenue will get a facelift with new pieces of artwork.
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)

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How much does the new parking garage art cost?

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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.

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Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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.

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New mosaic mural to come to San José Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, June 19, 2022
A new mural tucked away in the alleyway between two buildings on Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown has stirred up controversy.
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