Landmarks received a CODAaward for its commission C-010106 by Sarah Oppenheimer. Selected from among 411 entries, the project received a merit award for public art at an educational institution. The award marks Landmarks’ seventh recognition from CODAworx, a national organization that celebrates outstanding projects which integrate art into public spaces around the world.

This summer Landmarks welcomed students from the UT Prep program, organized by UTeach Outreach. The program aims to increase access to STEM-based educational opportunities for students from underserved communities and backgrounds. Learn more about the workshop and activities in Landmarks Blog.

Research shows that looking at art is a proven technique for stress relief. Landmarks’ collection, including James Turrell’s Skyspace, The Color Inside, offers space for contemplation and opportunities for relaxation every day. Earlier this summer, we spoke with Dr. Rosa Schnyer, (DAOM, IFMCP, L.AC.) a doctor of Chinese medicine, functional clinician, and professor in the School of Nursing who uses Landmarks’ in her teaching and practice. In her seminar at UT Austin, “The Science of Mindfulness, the Art of Attention”, Dr. Schnyer focuses on actionable techniques to lower and manage stress. In this blog she spotlights the research behind mindfulness and wellness practices for her students, including the benefits of engaging with art.

Last fall, we announced our forth season of Listening with Landmarks , a digital initiative in which Austin music notables were invited to create playlists in response to their favorite works of art from our collection. Now we invite you to create your very own Spotify playlist in response to a work in our collection! Learn more in this blog!

Landmarks recently completed the conservation of Mark di Suvero’s iconic Clock Knot. Located on a grassy hill at the corner of Dean Keeton and Speedway, the sculpture was the first acquisition for Landmarks’ collection and has been on view for more than 15 years. Learn more about the conservation and preservation work for the Clock Knot in this blog.

Landmarks recently celebrated the addition of Eamon Ore-Giron's Tras los ojos (Behind the Eyes) to its public art collection with an artist talk in collaboration with The Contemporary Austin.

During 40 Hours for the Forty Acres we invite you to support Paws for Public Art, Landmarks' annual event which pairs art and animals to promote mental health.

Landmarks announced today the successful completion of its endowment campaign. Launched in 2019 with a transformative gift and challenge match from the Still Water Foundation, the campaign raised more than $7 million, ensuring Landmarks’ ability to serve campus and community for generations to come. The endowment will consolidate Landmarks’ core strengths and enable the program to expand educational initiatives, connect to new audiences, and bolster conservation efforts.

Read Landmarks interview with composer Jinghong Zhang in preperation for this year's Sound in Sculpture.

Landmarks recently welcomed two new interns, Arianna Hernandez-Baptiste (left) and Elly Kang (right), who joined our Education and Communications departments, respectively. These students will gain real-world experience at Landmarks, amassing skills that will help prepare them for life after college and a career in the arts. Learn more about Arianna and Elly in this blog.

Landmarks will celebrate its 15 th anniversary with the launch of Paws for Public Art, a new program pairing art and animals to promote wellness.

Landmarks announced today a new public art project by Los Angeles-based artist Eamon Ore-Giron. Opening late April, Tras los ojos (Behind the Eyes), is a 15 x 13 foot digital print that was adapted from a commissioned painting by Ore-Giron.