South Texas Inst For The Arts

This building was designed by the renowned architect Philip Johnson, where he used a material called 'shellcrete', which is a combination of shells and concrete. The tri-level structure stands majestically by the bay and it houses an interesting permanent collection as well as constant temporary exhibitions. Most pieces are American contemporary and include paintings and sculptures from...

This building was designed by Philip Johnson, and is made of poured concrete. This 3-level structure stands majestically by the sea, and houses an interesting permanent collection and an always changing temporary exhibition. Most pieces are American contemporary and include paintings and sculptures. Be sure to look up, some glass sculptures hang from the ceiling! For the little ones there is a...

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HISTORY The Art Museum of South Texas had its origins in 1945, when the City of Corpus Christi turned its Centennial Museum ...over to a group of local arts organizations. By the 1960s, the Museum had outgrown its space, and a group of prominent civic leaders and philanthropists began a private sector movement to fund and build a new art museum.. Internationally renowned architect Philip...

An affiliate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Art Museum of South Texas offers diverse programs that reflect the rich multicultural heritage of the region. Programming includes bilingual gallery talks; artist residencies; videos; and dance, theatrical and musical performances.