Bexar County has engaged the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) to assist Bexar County in selecting an artist for a commission to install a permanent public artwork at the newly renovated San Pedro Creek Plaza at the Phase 1 of a significant County-funded public works project: San Pedro Creek Improvements Project in San Antonio, Texas. The San Pedro Creek Tricentennial Artwork will be unveiled in a public ceremony on May 5, 2018, at the grand opening celebration of Phase 1 and will serve as the signature Tricentennial public art work that commemorates the Tricentennial of Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. The San Pedro Creek Tricentennial Artwork budget is $735,000.
The Tricentennial Artwork will engage the viewers in a thoughtful and celebratory way, and reflect the rich interweaving of cultures that define Bexar County and San Antonio. The site is near the location where the first Spanish Colonial Mission was founded, Mission San Antonio de Valero, which was later moved to the San Antonio River and became known as the Alamo. This commission is an official project recognized by the Joint Bexar County/City of San Antonio Tricentennial Commission. The Tricentennial celebration year is 2018 and the commemorative week will be May 1-6. This art installation will emphasize the historic importance of San Pedro Creek and convey the story and culture of Bexar County and San Antonio. The site offers a unique opportunity to create a landmark for the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project that will dramatically transform the Westside of downtown San Antonio.
