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LearnHereThe University of Texas Longhorn Art Series

Vision
To preserve the legacy of the Texas longhorn and to promote unity and school pride in the Texas longhorn mascot of the University of Texas at Austin.
Mission
To provide an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and visitors to take pride in the university heritage and to preserve the history of which all Texans can be proud by placing murals of longhorns on residence hall walls. Enduring, uncompromising and adaptable, Texas longhorns have been suited to face the challenges of life. Artwork depicting this amazing animal will inspire pride and desire to live up to the legacy of the Texas longhorn.
Values
  • Texas pride in tradition through portraits of Texas longhorns
  • Recognition of artists that depict the longhorn in their works
  • Appreciation of art depicting the heritage of Texas in a campus residence
Goals
  • To preserve the rich evolution of the Longhorn and its history in Texas
  • To foster pride in Texas by displaying symbols of our heritage
  • To provide an opportunity for the general public to appreciate the Texas longhorn legacy

The History of the Texas Longhorn

Longhorn Art Series

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West Texas Royalty by Dalhart Windberg

West Texas Royalty
Dalhart Windberg - About the Artist
San Jacinto Hall
2003 Installation - 9' x 21'
Opening celebration Pictures


Legends In Training by Sherry Steele

Legends In Training
Sherry Steele - About the Artist
Jester East Hall
2004 Installation - 6' 8" x 16' 8"
Opening celebration Pictures


Day of the Horns by Roberta Wesley

Day of the Horns
Roberta Wesley - About the Artist
Moore-Hill Hall
2005 Installation - 5' 8" x 9' 4"
Opening celebration Pictures


Good Mama by Orren Mixer

Good Mama
Orren Mixer - About the Artist
Kinsolving Hall
2006 Installation - 6' 8" x 10'
Opening celebration Pictures


Longhorn Storm by Ragan Gennusa

Longhorn Storm
Ragan Gennusa - About the Artist
Prather Hall
2006 Installation - 5' x 15'
Opening celebration Pictures


Texas Trails by Ragan Gennusa

Texas Trails
Ragan Gennusa About the Artist
Roberts Hall
2006 Installation - 4' x 5'



Approaching Herd by Frank Reaugh

Approaching Herd
Frank Reaugh - About the Artist
Blanton Hall
2007 Installation - 3' x 6'


Watering the Herd by Frank Reaugh

Watering the Herd
Frank Reaugh
Andrews Hall
2007 Installation - 3' x 6'


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The Patriarch
Roger Iker - About the Artist
Almetris Duren Hall
2009 Installation


Leading The Way by Roger Iker

Leading The Way
Roger Iker
Jester East Hall
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