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Featured Public Art

Discover a vibrant collection of public art throughout the Gaertner Performing Arts Center and the Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building. Each piece invites you to explore creativity, culture, and connection, offering a glimpse into the spirit of the SHSU College of Arts & Media.

Around the Flower Wall

James Surls

This 16-foot wood and steel sculpture by SHSU alumnus James Surls greets visitors at the entrance of the Gaertner Performing Arts Center.

Diamond Waves Column

Jesus Moroles

Framing the entrance to the Gaertner Permorning Arts Center, this granite sculpture by Texas artist Jesús Moroles stands as a testament to strength and elegance.

Elemental Mandala

Kathleen Ash
Just outside of the Montague Dance Theater, Elemental Mandala is a radiant mosaic of tesserae with hundreds of glass pieces fused into a single form.

FireDance

Jason Lawson

Hanging above the College of Arts & Media Dean's office, this blown glass sculpture shines with energy and color, inspired by early 20th-century Italian glass artistry.

Stanley Lea

"Just South of Infinity; Southwest of Infinity; Double Infinity; Southwest III”

Created by former SHSU professor Stanley Lea, this series explores the concept of infinite possibility through abstract form.

Spanish Symmetry

Joe Aker

Lining the front of the Montague Dance Theater, these photographic works capture architectural rhythm and cultural nuance.

Cicek

Yvonne Domenge
Cicek (Turkish for “flower”) was gifted to SHSU by alumni Kelly DeHay and Rod Danielson. Domenge, a celebrated Mexican sculptor, was known for her geometric and organic forms that explore themes of unity, nature, and rhythm

Rainbow Walker

Ali Baudoin
Ali Baudoin’s Rainbow Walker is a 5,000-pound stainless steel sculpture that reflects its surroundings, creating a balance of tension and harmony with the earth and sky. Formerly located outside of Bowers Stadium, this piece now sits next to the Hoyt Fine Arts Building.

Synchronicity of Color

Margo Sawyer
Synchronicity of Color transforms the courtyard of the Hoyt Fine Arts Building with vibrant glass panels arranged in a spiral. As part of a larger series, each of Sawyer's installations is uniquely designed for its setting.

Three Colorful Friendly Trees

David Adickes
David Adickes, a Huntsville native and SHSU alumnus, is best known for his monumental sculptures, including the 67-foot Sam Houston statue. Three Colorful Friendly Trees reflects his whimsical and vibrant style, using cast concrete and steel armature painted in bold hues.