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: July 30, 2025

Survey close date: August 22, 2025

 

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture has identified Carver Branch Library as an opportunity for new artwork inside the Library. The Library was named after George Washington Carver, the first African-American scientist of the Tuskegee Institute. The first Carver Library was set up during World War I. In 1973, the present building was built on donated land at 3350 E Commerce Street next to Second Baptist Church. The existing brick building was designed by Norcell D. Haywood, the first licensed African-American Architect in San Antonio. 

This project is part of the 2022 Bond 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 Carver Branch Library. 

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

 

Public Art Opportunity: Carver Branch Library Public Art

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

REQUIRED QUESTIONS:

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* 1. Please select the subject matter you would most like to see explored in the design of the artwork (Pick one)

Carver's Community: celebrating the East Side's dynamic culture
George Washington Carver: honoring the Library namesake's legacy
95 Years & Counting: recognizing the impact that Carver Branch Library has had over its 95-year history
Architectural Impact: Norcell D. Haywood's influence on San Antonio's architecture, including the current Carver Branch Library building.
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2. Please share a significant experience, story, or memory you have of Carver Branch Library and/or the nearby neighborhood.

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3. Please select one benefit you think this artwork will bring to Carver Branch Library.

Sense of community
Provide educational opportunity
Enhance aesthetic appeal (beautify)
Other:
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4. How do you interact with this space? (Select the answer that is the best fit.)

I visit Carver Branch Library.
I work or go to school in the area.
I use the nearby businesses.
I work or volunteer with Carver Branch Library.
I live in the area.
I visit the area.
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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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