Very Early Stages of ASU Museum Construction Plans Underway

SAN ANGELO, TX-- The early stages of construction are underway at the site of Angelo State University’s $14.2 million, 31,000-square foot museum to house the West Texas Collection.

Ahead of the 2018-2019 academic year, crews have begun to remove the portable buildings at 1825 S. Johnson St.

“A primary function of the museum will be as the new home of the ASU West Texas Collection that is currently housed on the second floor of the Houston Harte University Center,” ASU said in a March press release. “The facility will also support ASU student art programs with classrooms, specialized labs for graphic design, sculpture and ceramics, and student gallery space, along with faculty and staff offices and support spaces. The project also includes landscape enhancements, parking and the installation of public art.”

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Above: Graphic of Planned ASU Museum.  (ASU photo)

The project has been funded privately by Richard and B.J. Mayer, long-time benefactors of ASU who have funded projects across the campus including the new football press box and the softball field renovations.

“This is just another example of the wonderful partnership that exists between Angelo State and our incredibly generous private donors,” said Jamie Akin, vice president for development and alumni relations. “Their monetary support not only enhances the academic and personal growth opportunities available for our students, but also allows us to improve our campus and continue the vision of higher education in West Texas that led to the establishment of Angelo State nearly a century ago.”

No groundbreaking or completion date was set at the time of the March press release pending the award of a design contract.