Every place holds a story.
And in Garland, this space, once known as "The Flats" carries a history that deserves to be honored, remembered, and reimagined through art.
At RCA, we believe public art has the power to transform not just walls, but narratives. This latest project is about reclaiming space, uplifting community voices, and creating something that reflects both where we’ve been and where we’re going.
To have this work dedicated on Juneteenth makes it even more meaningful. It is a reminder that freedom, resilience, and cultural identity are not just moments in history they are living, evolving stories.
This project stands as a continuation of that legacy. A visual testament to truth, to community, and to the ongoing work of equity through art something we hold at the core of Absolute Equality.
This is more than a mural.
It is a restoration of memory.
A celebration of culture.
And a commitment to honoring the past while building forward together.
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Join us at the dedication of the new tunnel and let's celebrate the creativity, art, and community that went into making this legacy piece of art! The dedication begins at the chime of 11:11am, but come out anytime you can to experience the art.
17 Date: Saturday, April 11th 2026
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: 203 1/2 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, Tx
78741
— Free and open to all!
A love letter, written in tile, color, and community.
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Dedication of the Unity Tunnel, a living mosaic brought to life by artists, neighbors, and hands from across Austin. What began as a vision has become a space where stories meet, cultures connect, and unity is something you can walk through.
📍 Longhorn Dam Bridge Underpass
🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 11:11 AM
Come witness what happens when art is made with the public, not just for it. Bring your people, your spirit, and your sense of wonder.
This is more than a mural, it’s a reflection of us.
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For Reginald C. Adams, murals are not just images on a wall. They are stories built with community, culture, and shared experience. His work has always been rooted in one idea: putting the public back into public art.
Through collaboration with artists, neighbors, and volunteers, the Unity Tunnel has become a living reflection of Austin, its wildlife, its people, its everyday moments, and the beauty of life happening side by side.
This reel captures moments of Reginald guiding the vision, shaping the mosaic, and leading a team of artists as more than 1,000 square feet of mosaic came to life in just days.
A reminder that when a community creates together, something bigger than art is built.
Thank you to the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program ACME Program for the opportunity and to Daltile for the tile donation that helped make this work possible.
What does unity look like to you?
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The Unity Tunnel was built for moments like these.
A child placing his hand among the many hands that helped build this space.
A young pitcher stepping into the story of the game.
Artists and neighbors standing together beneath the watchful owl.
This tunnel belongs to the community, and we want to see it through your eyes.
📸 If you visit the tunnel, take a photo and share it with us.
Tag @absolute_equality , @reginaldadams , @cityofaustinarts and @daltile for a chance to be reposted.
This is how we keep putting the public in public art.
— Reginald C. Adams
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This is what unity looks like in motion.
Austin showed up. The team showed up. And together, we installed the final hands at the entrance of the Unity Tunnel a reminder that this work was never built by one, but by many.
Every tile carries intention. Every hand carries love. Every moment reflects community.
Deep gratitude to Austin Arts in Public Places / ACME Program for believing in this vision and creating space for public art to thrive. And thank you to Daltile for the generous tile donation that helped transform this idea into something permanent.
This is how we put the public back in public art.
— Reginald C. Adams
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These hands were made by Austin’s people young and old, artists and neighbors, first-time makers and lifelong creators. And soon, they’ll welcome you at the entrance of the Unity Tunnel.
Every hand placed here is a reminder that this work was alway about the UNITY of the public. About showing up. About building together. About proving that when it comes to public art, all hands help.
A special thank you to @cityofaustinarts and @daltile for their hand in this public exhibition.
This is what it looks like when we put the public in public art.
— Reginald C. Adams
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The Unity Tunnel was built with many hands and many stories each scene holding a piece of who we are.
From daytime to night, from wildlife to family moments, from quiet reflection to shared joy, this tunnel is a living conversation in tile.
Now we want to hear from you: What’s your favorite scene and why? Drop it in the comments and tell us what it means to you.
This is what it looks like when we put the public in public art.
— Reginald C. Adams
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Come walk the Unity Tunnel at the Longhorn Dam Bridge. Come alone. Come with friends. Come in groups. Come with curiosity.
This space was built to be experienced together to be a mirror, a memory, and a meeting place. Every step through this tunnel is a reminder that art lives best when it belongs to the people.
So we ask you: What does unity look like to you?
This work exists because community showed up because hands came together and because we believe in putting the public back in public art.
— Reginald C. Adams
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We begin the week the same way we begin every journey with intention.
Setting up for the Unity Tunnel isn’t just about tools and tile. It’s about preparing space for stories, for memory, for community to leave its mark. We’ll be here all week, filling in the details, honoring the vision, and finishing this mosaic the way it deserves to be finished with care and with purpose.
Every piece matters. Every hand matters.
— Reginald C. Adams
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Four days. Over 1,000 square feet of mosaic. A vision carried by a team of 10 artists and lifted by community.
Walking this tunnel reminds me why we do this work not just to build walls of beauty, but to build bridges of belonging. Every tile holds a story. Every hand that helped place one is part of the legacy.
Deep gratitude to Austin Art in Public Places / ACME Program for trusting this vision, to Daltile for the generous tile donation, and to the community who showed up and put the public in public art.
This is what happens when we move with purpose and build together.
— Reginald C. Adams
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As we near the completion of the Unity Tunnel, we honor the roots that ground us.
This week’s scenes pay tribute to the wisdom of our elders and the sacred ties of brotherhood captured in a timeless game of dominoes and the quiet tenderness of a couple who’ve walked many moons together.
This is more than a mural it’s a living memory.
Thank you to the City of Austin’s AIPP/ACME Program for entrusting us with this legacy, and to Daltile for the generous tile donations that bring these stories to life.
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