This 12-acre site is located in College Station’s Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Chartered in 2000 as a non-profit, is dedicated to veterans from our nation’s major wars. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial (BVVM), includes many life-sized statues, a Wall of Honor, interpretive panels and memorial sites. Memorial Locator Map (2018) Former President George H.W. […]
These life-like sculptures commemorate The Bryan Bombers, a 1940’s member of the Class C Lone Star League in baseball. Since 2007, the Brazos Valley Bombers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Bryan, TX. Sculptor: Lynn HasteInstallation: 22 November 2005 Location: in front of the La Salle Hotel, 120 South Main Street, Bryan, TX […]
This family-run trattoria offering classic Italian pasta dishes with beer & wine in stylish, modern digs. There is a lovely, very large wall mosaic inside that was originally in the building when Caffe Capri began in 1995 (artist unknown). Visit the three fun murals outside by artist, Sarah Blackmon. 222 N. Main St. Bryan, TX […]
Michael D. Bigger was known internationally for large, colorful metal compositions and was also a charismatic teacher at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. A colleague said “Watching him work alone on a piece was like watching a ballet with a crane.” Sculptor: Michael BiggerInstallation: 12 January 1999 Location: on the lawn behind the […]
Casa Rod is family-owned and -operated since 1978, with great flavorful food and inviting atmosphere and service. Three delightful murals, by artist Ken Manthai, are on the south side of the building. 300 N. Bryan Ave. Bryan, TX 77803https://www.casarod.com/979-314-2213
The sculpture, representing the sister cities of Bryan and College Station was funded by a grant from Keep Texas Beautiful. Gary Lee Price has a “passion for art, and belief that art empowers and lifts the human spirit.” Literally thousands of Gary Lee Price sculptures are in public and private collections throughout the world. Sculptor: […]
Mexican & Tex-Mex eats are offered with cocktails in a casual cafe setting with brick walls. The art hanging on the walls is striking, particularly the portraits of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. 106 N Parker Ave. Bryan, TX 77803https://cilantrobcs.com/979-704-6751
The sculpture represents an ancient deer hunt by the Roman goddess Diana. The corporate sponsor was First National Bank; the foundation and platform were generously constructed by Dudley Construction. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 September 2000 Location: Prosperity Bank, 1862 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845
This large steel abstract sculpture weighing about 5000 pounds was installed to be a permanent fixture in Eastgate Park to symbolize the new millennium. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 March 2000 Location: Eastgate Park 902 Foster Ave. College Station TX, at the intersection of Texas Avenue South and Walton Dr., near Textbook Solutions, 107 Walton […]
The Forsyth Galleries is the second major art museum on the Texas A&M University campus located on the 2nd floor of the MSC and is overseen by the University Art Galleries. It showcases an important collection of late 19th and early 20th century glass and American paintings. The bulk of the collection was a gift […]
Gate 12 Bar & Grill is a full-service steakhouse with BBQ, a few pasta dishes, seafood, and chicken plates, and a full bar. Enjoy the food and the wall-sized mural while you watch the airport traffic and an Aggie sunset. The mural and other art were painted by Cherry Vollert. 1770 George Bush Dr. W. […]
This 2000 pound stainless steel structure was created by Dmitri Koustov and constructed in Caldwell by James Urbanosky, master craftsman. This is Koustov’s first work of public sculpture; he is a well-known Texas artist born in Russia and a professor of art at Texas A&M University. Sculptor: Dmitri Koustov (more info)Installation: August 2003 Location: Easterwood Airport […]