About Landmarks
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty modern and contemporary pieces are located throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day. For many, the collection provides an introductory opportunity to discover great works of art. By creating equitable pathways to meaningful engagement, Landmarks reflects the complex audiences we serve and celebrates our differences.
The Best Kept Secret
One of the nation’s top public art programs is hiding in plain sight. Across the Forty Acres, students, faculty, and campus visitors enjoy works by some of the world’s leading artists. While they recognize the art, few are aware of the award-winning program behind it. Despite national recognition, Landmarks remains largely invisible within our own community.
Why? Because we lack a physical presence.
Without a gallery, building, or welcome desk, Landmarks is easy to experience but difficult to identify. Many don’t realize the collection is curated, or that we offer tours, educational programs, and robust resources that lead to personal enrichment and a lifetime of arts engagement. Recent surveys have confirmed what we expected. Those who know us love us, but awareness of our program is low. As one survey respondent noted, “Landmarks is amazing! I just never knew it existed.”
A Mobile Presence for Maximum Impact
To bridge the visibility gap, Landmarks is launching the Art Cart — a mobile kiosk designed to bring our award-winning public art program directly to the community. The Art Cart will serve as a rolling ambassador. It gives Landmarks a face, voice, and physical presence — right where people gather. We developed this initiative in direct response to feedback: “Landmarks needs to enhance visibility and broaden its base of support.”
The Art Cart answers that call. It’s an innovative, cost-effective way to draw attention to our program, pique curiosity, and make Landmarks instantly recognizable.
A High-Impact Presence, Powered by Your Support
The Landmarks Art Cart will be our mobile front door — a vibrant, visible signal that Landmarks is one of the most dynamic cultural offerings for campus and the community.
- Provide educational materials
- Offer docent-led experiences and interactive learning
- Promote our resources to new audiences
- Strengthen awareness that public art is part of UT’s identity
- Distribute branded giveaways
Help Launch the Art Cart
With early planning supported by the Still Water Foundation, we’re ready to take the next step. The Foundation has committed a $50,000 matching gift to help launch the Art Cart in 2026.
Every dollar you give will be matched 1:1— doubling your impact. Plus, the Art Cart offers several opportunities for sponsor recognition.
- Appearances at campus and community events
- Opportunities to connect with new audiences from all walks of life
- Free educational materials and branded items
- Docent-led public engagement
- A bold visual identity for Landmarks on the move
Gifts to Landmarks Art Cart contribute to...
Advocates 📣
Community Advocates
Generated 3487 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401Soh Nishiyama
Generated 305 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672Luke Mastrian
Generated 342 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348David Griffin
Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515Randall Ford
Generated 114 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825Anna Boxall
Generated 366 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765Mark Carella
Generated 141 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717Victoria Mena
Generated 97 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560Sam Zarou
Generated 72 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260Katelyn Rood
Generated 202 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233Leaderboards & Donors 🎁
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Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 232
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Rizky Pratama – 29
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,338
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
Winners will be announced on May 1.
83 days ago by Pablo MoraLonghorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!
Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.
Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.
83 days ago by Pablo MoraFinal hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 231
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon – 25
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,288
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.
83 days ago by Pablo MoraHere’s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Current Leaders
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts
3. David Griffin - 48 gifts
4. Jacob - 27 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950
2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428
3. David Griffin - $9,695
4. Randall Ford - $5,475
5. Mark Carella - $3,567
Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!
83 days ago by Pablo MoraWe’re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and there’s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts
3. David Griffin - 26 gifts
4. Jacob - 18 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943
2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960
3. David Griffin - $4,945
4. Randall Ford - $4,375
5. Emily Quigley - $2,376
A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.
Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!
84 days ago by Pablo Mora