The program is currently focused in the areas surrounding E Houston St. from N Alamo to N Flores Streets.
Participating properties benefit from having artists brighten up the look of their spaces, making them stand out as viable space for commercial use. The properties are put in the spotlight as artistic destinations and are promoted on supporting collateral including our web site and print brochures. The artworks are temporary but the improvements made to the properties and their surrounding area are lasting. If you are interested in becoming a participating property owner, please contact Marissa Laubscher (210)207-1435.
Properties
The Savoy Building, 122, 124, & 132 E Houston St., Peloton Property Management
These properties lie within a historic building on an up and coming block. Right next to the Book Building, popular Luke restaurant is right across the street and the facades can be seen by diners. The block is also home to a salon, convenience store, coffee shop and deli. The three spaces are close enough that they could be used in a larger more cohesive installation that could span across the building floors and windows on a larger scale. 122 E Houston is the old home of Guerra Deberry & Co., a print media and PR firm and is in great condition. The downstairs offers clean window exhibition space as well as elctricity, the top two levels offer clean office spaces with hardwood floors and beautiful finishes. The property is actively being shown to prospective tenants. 124 was formerly a print shop. The space still has the old shop features such as a countertop area, storefront space and back office space. Currently we are using the window space for two art installations. 132, is usable for window and facade installations.
175 E Houston (IBC Ticket Booth), Transwestern
The historic ticket booth at the entrance to the IBC bank could be utilized for an art installation. It is right next door to Druthers deli and close to the Riverwalk.
231 E Houston, REATA Property Management
This space was most recently home to Suede Lounge, a night club. It’s on an upscale stretch of Houston St. near The Palms Restaurant, Bohanan’s, and the Houston St. Courtyard. The interior space is open, clean, air conditioned, and has electricity
The Witte Building, 135 E Commerce, Zurich Properties
Formerly a Chinese Restaurent, artist Mat Kubo transformed this açade during the Pilot Phase of our program by creating wood cut-out portratis of characters from the neighborhood. The façade has numerous historic details. It’s on a very busy corner near convenience stores, a bus stop, and pathway to the River Walk.
The Kress Building, 311 & 313 E Commerce, REATA Property Management
This building was constructed in 1939 spanish revival style and is on a very active area of Houston St. leading to the Alamo. The space provides two, very clean window vitrine’s that are excellent for installations of almost any medium.
517 E Houston, Alvidrez Architects
The future home of Alvidrez Architects. They’ve built a clean exterior faux façade while they prep the space for move in. They are open to having artwork placed on the façade or to having an artists create a subtractive project that cuts into the façade and has activity happening behind the wall.
The Book Building, 140 E Houston St, Service Lloyd’s Insurance
The Staacke-Stevens Building, Ste. 101 & 102, 315 E Commerce St.,Hixon Properties represented by DH Realty Partners
This historic building has two suites availalbe for either retail or office use. They are both beautifully finished out and are in an active area of downtown.
211 N St. Mary’s St, Peloton Property Management
110 Broadway, Zurich Properties
