Artwork created through the City’s Public Art Process must first go through SASpeakUp community engagement to determine the artwork’s theme and other important design aspects. This engagement is quantified through a SASpeakUp survey which provides critical information for artist selection and design.

Survey open date: September 8, 2025

Survey close date: October 10, 2025

 

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture has identified Historic Market Square as an opportunity for a public art sculpture project. This project is part of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Program. The Department of Arts & Culture is at the beginning stages of this public art project. We need your input on important design features of the artwork you’d like to see at Historic Market Square. 

Please fill out the questions to share your input on what themes you would like to see explored in the sculpture’s design.

Street-level photo of sculpture location (S Concho S & Dolorosa St). Market Square buildings in background.

Public Art Opportunity: Market Square Sculpture

Please fill out the questions to share your input on what themes you would like to see explored in the sculpture's design.
 

REQUIRED QUESTIONS:

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* 1. Please select the theme you would like to see explored in the artwork's design. (Pick one)

Central Gatherings: Market Square as part of a dynamic cultural corridor connecting the Westside and Downtown
Meet Me at the Mercado: honoring the work of artisans and highlighting craftsmanship for the unique items found at Market Square
Vibrant and Thriving: the evolving center of our city and its unique events as a source of hometown pride
Cultivating Diversity: recognizing this history of San Antonio's evolving population and celebrating our city's melting pot
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2. Please share a story or memory related to your chosen theme in Question #1 that you would like the artist to know.

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3. Please select all the potential benefits you would like this artwork to bring to Historic Market Square:

Support a sense of community
Enhance aesthetic appeal of the area (beautify)
Provide cultural expression
Promote social interaction
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4. How do you interact with this space? (Select the answer that is the best fit.)

I visit Historic Market Square.
52%
I live in the area.
19%
I work at Historic Market Square.
15%
I visit the area.
7%
I work or go to school in the area.
5%
I use the nearby businesses.
2%
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5. Do you want to stay informed on this public art project and possibly be involved in selecting the artist? If yes, please share your name and contact information in the demographics section. (Pick one)

Yes
No
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6. How did you learn about this survey? (Pick one)

SASpeakUp.com
I was at an outreach event (Neighborhood Association Meeting, tabling event, etc.)
Social Media
City communication (newsletter, email, etc.)
Poster or flyer
Other
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Optional Questions: The next set of optional questions will help us improve our outreach efforts across the City. The information you share helps us better understand how your lived experiences contribute to your experience and perceptions in this survey. Your responses will remain anonymous.

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1. City Council District:

District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
I'm not sure, but this is my address:
I prefer not to answer
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2. Race/Ethnicity (select all that apply):

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino/a/x
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer to self-describe:
I prefer not to answer
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3. Living with a disability or other chronic medical condition:

Yes
No
I prefer not to answer
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4. If yes, please describe your disability or chronic medical condition: (select all that apply)

Blind, visually impaired or have low vision
Deaf or hard of hearing
Physical or mobility related disability
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health condition
Chronic medical condition
Prefer to self-describe:
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5. Name

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6. Email

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7. Phone Number

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