Tyler School of Art'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 nation's 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.

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.

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

From here: http://www.temple.edu/tyler/newtyler/index.html