TEMPO on the Trail 2025-26
In 2023, The Trail Conservancy partnered with the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program to launch TEMPO on the Trail, a temporary public art program presented on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Designed to support local and regional contemporary artists, TEMPO on the Trail brings experimental, temporary works to the Butler Trail, creating new ways for people to experience art within the everyday landscape.
Now in its second year under TTC’s stewardship, TEMPO is designed to support local artists by offering a highly visible, real-world platform to experiment, connect with new audiences, and contribute to Austin’s evolving cultural landscape. The program blends creativity with accessibility, placing original works directly into one of the city’s most beloved public spaces.
Meet the Artists
Nine local and regional contemporary artists have been selected for the 2026 TEMPO on the Trail public art program. Chosen from a competitive pool of 113 applicants, these artists will create temporary, site-responsive installations that transform the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail into an open-air gallery. All nine works will be installed simultaneously in March 2026, followed by a community-wide celebration later that month to welcome the art, meet the artists, and explore the Trail through a creative lens.
The selected artists and their project formats include:
- Victoria Marquez – Mural, Lamar Bridge
- Seth Prestwood – Mural, Drake Bridge
- Jamal Hussain – New Media, Odom Pavilion
- Priscilla Lustig & Steef Crombach – Sculpture, Lakeshore
- Vy Ngo – Sculpture, Auditorium Shores
- Thomas Lemanski – Sculpture, Holly Point
- Juan Christian King – Sculpture, Holly Shores
- enFOLD Collective (Megan Echols & Dana McKinney White) – Sculpture, Pfluger Circle
- Jasna Boudard – Sculpture, Seaholm area
Adrian Landon Brooks
“Cosmos Composition” draws inspiration from Adrian’s studio work, transforming a simple trail into an otherworldly landscape. Vibrant cosmic imagery intertwines with the natural surroundings, creating a captivating contrast. The carefully chosen colors will breathe life and vibrancy under the bridge, offering an immersive experience for the community. As you walk by, the playful composition of the imagery guides your eye on a fluid journey through the cosmos.
Adrian Landon Brooks (born 1983) studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute and currently lives and works in Wimberley, Texas. Brooks works predominantly in the mediums of painting and illustration, using found materials such as wood, metal, and old photographs as his canvases. He has exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, notably with Antonio Colombo Gallery and Andenken Gallery. In addition to his gallery work, Brooks has also completed large-scale installations and murals for companies such as Meta, Google, and Indeed. Brooks has also been featured in Juxtapoz, VNA, Art Maze Mag, and the West #126 issue of New American Paintings.
Launched in 2023, the Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail is a transformative initiative to enrich our community. Programming empowers local artists, amplifies diverse voices, and creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect our city’s rich heritage.
