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Restored public artwork by local artist Chuck Ramirez is officially unveiled at San Antonio International Airport Posted by Javier Flores (WHO)

The City of San Antonio announced the completion of the restoration and relocation of a series of photographic light box artworks by the late San Antonio artist Chuck Ramirez (1962-2010) at the San Antonio International Airport. The 11 illuminated photographs are entitled “Suitcase Portraits.”  [Read More...]

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Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission Announces Official Events for 2015 Commemoration Posted by Javier Flores (WHO)

The City of San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development and the City’s Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission officially announced the 2015 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commemoration. This year’s commemoration includes an exciting program filled with diverse and educational festivities for families to observe in celebration of the anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain and Hispanic Heritage. [Read More...]

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X MARKS THE ART public art project launches next installment with RESYMBOL Posted by Javier Flores (WHO)

The City of San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development’s Public Art San Antonio (PASA) division has launched the next installment of X MARKS THE ART with RESYMBOL. RESYMBOL is a public art project that explores the creative use and placement of artist-designed symbols within the City’s downtown environment. Featured local artists include: Ricky Armendariz, Waddy Armstrong, Elizabeth Carrington, Paula Cox, Michael Menchaca, Ethel Shipton, Robert Tatum and Louis Vega Treviño.   [Read More...]

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2015 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Calendar of Events Now Available Posted by Javier Flores (WHO)

The City of San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development and the City’s Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission announce the 2015 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Events Calendar is now available at all San Antonio Public Library branch locations throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to stop by their nearest branch library and pick up a complimentary copy.  [Read More...]

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New Public Art on San Antonio's Historic Eastside Posted by Javier Flores (WHO)

On July 29, 2015 District 2 Councilman Alan E. Warrick, II and the City of San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development officially unveiled a new public artwork recently installed at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The 32-foot tall original sculpture, entitled “Open Hand, Open Mind, Open Heart” consists of perforated steel and metal tubing depicting an open hand with two internal 5-foot diameter openings, and is orientated toward a view of downtown San Antonio.  [Read More...]

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Art-based Community Development Investment for San Antonio Posted by

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced 69 Our Town awards totaling almost $5 million through the Our Town program's fifth year of funding. The City of San Antonio Department for Culture & Creative Development (DCCD) is one of those recommended organizations and will receive $100,000 for the EastPoint Promise Zone Artist Residencies Project. The NEA received 275 applications for Our Town this year and will make grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000. [Read More...]

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Department for Culture & Creative Development Celebrates Summer with Free Events and Activities in July Posted by

Summer is in full swing and the City of San Antonio's Department for Culture & Creative Development will host several events throughout the month of July at La Villita Historic Arts Village, Historic Market Square, and Mission Marquee Plaza. These events are free and open to the public, so residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend. [Read More...]

Tags: Free Events and Activities   Historic Market Square   La Villita   Mission Marquee Plaza   summer  
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Mission Marquee Plaza hosts ‘VIVA Poesía, Música y Cultura,’ a celebration of poetry, music and more performed by local talent Posted by

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