City of San Antonio, Partners Announce 2018 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Events Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

For the first time ever, San Antonio’s Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commemoration and kick off to Hispanic Heritage Month will feature three signature events combined into one weekend for a grand celebration, in addition to almost 30 official events taking place through October.  [Read More...]

Categories: Events & Exhibits  

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Musicians to be Heard: San Antonio City Council Meetings to Soon Feature Local Music Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

San Antonio City Council meetings will now have a soundtrack with the launch of the City Council Local Music Spotlight Program. [Read More...]

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New Retrospective Exhibit Celebrates the Work and Life of Artist Alberto Mijangos Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

“Alberto Mijangos: 159” is presented by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, and curated by Teresa Eckmann, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).  [Read More...]

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City of San Antonio Celebrates New Nature-Inspired Public Art Installation at Elmendorf Lake Park Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio is celebrating the completion of “Aguas Onduladas” (Rippling Waters), a public art installation at Elmendorf Lake Park inspired by the natural beauty of the nearby lake.  [Read More...]

Categories: Public Art  

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City of San Antonio, CPS Energy Officially Unveil Student-Created Public Art at CPS Energy Substation Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio and CPS Energy announce the completion of the 2012 Bond District 1 Neighborhood Public Art Project, a collaboration between the District 1 City Council Office, the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture, and CPS Energy. [Read More...]

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San Antonio Film Commission Announces Winners of 2018 #FilmSA Contest Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

San Antonio’s culinary heritage, the unique filming locations throughout the city, and the tradition of Fiesta medals are the subjects of the winning films in the 2018 #FilmSA Contest.  [Read More...]

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City of San Antonio Celebrates LGBTQI+ Pride with New Exhibit featuring Contemporary Works by San Antonio Artists Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture presents a new exhibit in commemoration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex+ (LGBTQI+) pride month. [Read More...]

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Tricentennial Gift from México City and Renowned Mexican Sculptor Touches Down in San Antonio to Celebrate Arts During Commemorative Week Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

 The Tricentennial’s Arts for All Day kicked off with a dedication ceremony for a new public art piece in Hemisfair, located near the base of the Tower of the Americas. [Read More...]

Categories: Public Art  

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City of San Antonio Announces Octavio Quintanilla as 2018-2020 San Antonio Poet Laureate Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the City of San Antonio announce Octavio Quintanilla, Ph.D., as San Antonio’s new Poet Laureate. Quintanilla, a local author and professor, will serve as the City’s fourth Poet Laureate for a two-year term from 2018-2020. [Read More...]

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New Sculpture by Local Artist Tops Off a Public Art “Play” Series at Hemisfair Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The unveiling of a new sculptural artwork is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2018 in Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio, the piece, called Reflect, is the work of local artist Stuart Allen.  [Read More...]

Categories: Public Art  

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