Largest-Ever Exhibition Devoted to San Antonio Artist Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz Opens at Centro de Artes February 9 Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

“Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz: A Retrospective, 1982-2014” opens at Centro de Artes Gallery on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 and features the largest and widest-ranging collection of works by the Puerto Rican native artist, best known for his portraits that engage in social commentary. [Read More...]

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300 TriArt Program Seeks Arts Partners to Commemorate San Antonio’s 300th Anniversary Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The San Antonio Tricentennial, through the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture, seeks proposals from community artists and art agencies for pop-up art projects to occur during 2018, the year of the city’s 300th anniversary. [Read More...]

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Department of Arts & Culture Celebrates Three of San Antonio’s Largest Marches with ‘United We Are One’ Exhibit Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture presents “United We Are One,” an exhibit that celebrates how San Antonians have come together in the name of equality through three of the city’s largest marches. [Read More...]

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Artworks by Seven San Antonio Artists Explore Relationship between Food and Cultural Identity in New ‘Our Comida. Our Cultura.’ Exhibit Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture presents a new exhibit of works by seven San Antonio visual artists that explores the relationship between food and cultural identity in San Antonio.  [Read More...]

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New Murals in Eastside Promise Zone part of Public Art Residencies Program Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture will officially unveil three large-scale outdoor murals in the Hays Street Bridge area to coincide with the 2016 Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival kick-off.  [Read More...]

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Juan Gabriel, Selena, Emma Tenayuca, and Others Honored in New Altar Exhibit at Centro de Artes in Commemoration of Dia de los Muertos Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture presents an exhibit of altars in commemoration of the Day of the Dead. Eight San Antonio artists have created altars honoring notable Latinos who have passed, many of whom have connections to San Antonio.  [Read More...]

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City Unveils New Art Exhibit Celebrating San Antonio’s Shared History with Mexico Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture announces its latest art exhibition, “SATX/MX: Un Viaje Lleno de Cultura,” featuring the works of 21 San Antonio contemporary artists, celebrates San Antonio’s shared roots and deeply-held tradition of cultural exchange with Mexico.  [Read More...]

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Second Annual Distinction in the Arts to Honor San Antonians for Achievements in Arts and Culture Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

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Contact: Javier A. Flores, Department of Arts & Culture
210-207-6960, [Read More...]

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City of San Antonio Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission Celebrates Kick-Off of Official 2016 Commemoration Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

the City of San Antonio Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission today officially began its commemoration of the 206th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain.  [Read More...]

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City of San Antonio Wins Innovation Award for Arts and Culture from Sister Cities International Posted by Javier Flores (Arts)

The City of San Antonio was presented with Sister Cities International’s (SCI) 2016 Innovation Award for Arts and Culture for a city with a population greater than 500,000. District 8 City Councilman and Vice Chairman of the Sister Cities International Board of Directors Ron Nirenberg, accepted the award on behalf of the City at SCI’s Annual Awards on July 16, a part of the organization’s 60th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. [Read More...]

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