Tyler's New Home
Tyler School of Art is poised to
create a major cultural shift at
Temple University. Soon, the premier
art school in the region will make
its home in one of the nations
largest urban art centers. The
presence of Tyler students and
faculty in Philadelphia will enrich
the residential student population
and college atmosphere already
blossoming on Temple University's
Main Campus.
Unification of School
Currently, the core Tyler curriculum
is divided between two campuses,
with 60% of enrolled Tyler students
already attending classes on Temple
Main Campus. All academic units
will be united on one campus when
fine arts and graphic design join
art history, architecture, art, and
art education on Main Campus.
Increased Space
The new building will offer 40% more
usable square footage than the
Elkins Park facilities. At the same
time, Tyler will maintain its
intimate size through a highly
selective recruitment process.
Faculty and student artists will
realize their potential in expanded,
more contemporary spaces, affirming
Tyler’s position as a
preeminent art
school.
Exhibitions and Galleries
Space for presentation of
exhibitions and artistic programs
will increase to over 8,000 square
feet, providing facilities to
prepare and show forms of art in all
media. The galleries will be
featured on the ground floor to
invite participation from the campus
and surrounding communities.
Academic Spaces
The new facility will include
160,000 square feet of teaching and
learning space, providing students
and faculty with top-quality studios
and classrooms. The building will
also include spaces for innovative
large-scale and installation pieces
and access to new methods for
materials handling and ventilation.
The Future of Tyler
Tyler will be at the center of a
vibrant urban creative community,
rich with opportunities for
inspiration, exhibition,
collaboration and cross-disciplinary
connection. The new facility and the
new location will help Tyler to
compete more strongly for faculty,
students, and national recognition
against other top ranked schools of
art.
Designed by architect Carlos Jimenez
of
Carlos Jimenez Studio in Houston,
in collaboration with the
Philadelphia based architecture
firm,
H2L2, the new building at 12th
and Norris Streets will offer 40
percent more space than the School’s
current facilities. Tyler students
will have space to create
large-scale works, access to
state-of-the-art technology and
greater ease in getting to museums
and exhibitions. Read more on Carlos
Jimenez in
the Temple Times Article, "Architect
Selected for Tyler Building" from
January 2005.
President Anne Weaver Hart with a
special Tyler shovel at the
groundbreaking on May 11th, 2007
The construction of its new
$75
million building on the University’s
Main Campus will have a positive
impact on every aspect of Tyler’s
mission and operation. The new
facility will provide students and
faculty with an outstanding
environment in which to teach, learn
and create—a self contained center
for the visual arts that will
improve on the conservatory
atmosphere of the Elkins Park
location.
Tyler has
received $61.5 million in support
for the new building from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
$7.1 million in revenues from a
University bond issue. This means
that each new gift to the facility
is strongly leveraged, building on
the commitments of the Commonwealth
and University.
Construction images of Tyler's new
home through September, 2007.
Aerial View of the New Tyler from
November, 2007.
For Tyler to achieve its full
potential as a top national art
school, it needs private support. So
consider making a commitment to
support construction of this
spectacular facility. Your gift will
breathe life into a vibrant and
innovative space that will ignite
the minds of Tyler students and
display the ingenuity of the Tyler
faculty. A generous investment in
the future of Tyler School of Art,
Temple University, and the arts in
Philadelphia will influence
thousands of aspiring artists for
generations to come.
Learn more here.
For more Information about Tyler's
New Building, please contact
tylermove@temple.edu.
To schedule a campus tour through
the Welcome Center, call
215-204-4617
