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Selena Forever/Siempre Selena
The McNay pays tribute to 90s icon, singer, designer, and Texas legend—Selena Quintanilla-Pérez—with five photographs by award-winning San Antonio photographer John Dyer. Selena was the subject of Dyer’s photo assignments for the cover of Más Magazine in 1992 and again for Texas Monthly in 1995, just months before she was tragically killed at age 23. Selena Forever/Siempre Selena is organized by the McNay Art Museum, curated by Kate Carey, Head of Education. Included with General Admission. Please note that the McNay will re-open on June 26, 2020.
Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive feedback. The workshop is geared to all active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members. This group is open to writers of all levels working in all genres. Email veteranscollective@geminiink.org for a Zoom invitation.
Fiesta Couture: Behind the Seams
Glimpse behind the “seams” at the design processes, skilled artisans and trade secrets that together result in the most glamorous night of Fiesta. The coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo is a spectacle like no other, filled with pageantry and tradition. Each coronation is organized around a theme which is selected up to two years in advance. The Mistress of the Robes, the Court Artist and the dressmakers are responsible for translating the theme into coronation…
King of Beasts Exhibition
Explore extraordinary African lions and majestic mountain lions of Texas this spring at the Witte Museum. Experience the power of lions through artwork by renowned artist John Banovich and see the connection between the big cats of today and their prehistoric ancestors. King of Beasts spans nearly 25 years of research featuring more than 30 artworks by renowned artist John Banovich. The exhibition assembles a collection of Banovich’s work focused on African lions and explores questions about humankind’s deep fear,…
OrigamiintheGarden²
Making its Texas Debut, this outdoor sculpture exhibition created by American artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, captures the delicate nature of the origami paper art form in museum-quality metals. The exhibition opens to the public September 19, 2020 - May 9, 2021. Please note that visitors should make a reservation online for the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Dinner Theater: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Join us at The Lion & Rose Sunday, September 27th as The Company Theater presents: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged!)” Dinner & Show Combo is only $50. Seating is very limited, and most shows will sell out quickly…buy your tickets NOW! Doors open at 6pm for drinks. CALL FOR TICKETS/DISCOUNTS: 210-646-4284
Lighthouse for the Blind Art in the Dark
The San Antonio Lighthouse is celebrating our 10th Anniversary of Art in the Dark, hosting over 50 amazing art pieces with an interesting virtual spin! Art in the Dark is an unforgettable, unique event that celebrates “The Touch…The Sense…The Feel…” of art, and this year we're taking your senses and making them virtual. Art pieces displayed at the virtual online event will be pixilated but will include a detailed description from the artists, thus allowing you to experience purchasing art like…
Fall Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fall Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.
Artpace Chalk it Up 2020
Artpace Chalk It Up has engaged and delighted thousands of participants for the past 16 years. School and community groups taking part in TeamWorks, San Antonio-based featured artists, visitors to our city, and our entire community have celebrated creative artistic expression together through the creation of chalk murals in downtown San Antonio. This year, Artpace has adapted this ever-popular festival to ensure local artists, schools, and the public can participate safely – creating murals wherever we are! School teams and…
Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage
Dyslexia affects as much as 4% of the world’s population and often goes diagnosed. Although dyslexia is labeled as a learning disability, it can also be seen as a different way of thinking- it changes the way millions of people read and process information. In “Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage”, explore the successes of those who think and thought outside the box when faced with the challenges of dyslexia and learn about some of the tools and…
Avenida Guadalupe’s Fiesta Alegria
This event is a part of Fiestas Patrias San Antonio, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. This year’s Fiestas Patrias San Antonio celebration will conclude with Fiesta Alegria, an energetic broadcast of world-house and electronic dance music live from El Progreso Hall. This event will remind the community about “Doing the Five” to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and the important message that observing social distancing is a method of preserving culture. This event is produced by the Avenida…
YOSA Standing Ovation Week
Join us online for an inspiring week of music and conversation during YOSA Standing Ovation Week, October 19-23, 2020. YOSA Standing Ovation Week is a series of virtual conversations and performances highlighting the heroes of music during COVID-19. An amazing guest lineup will feature performers and leaders from San Antonio and around the world. Master of Ceremonies Rick Cavender will host the week’s events. Tune in to watch at yosa.org/watchlive. Sponsorships and donations from this event support YOSA (Youth Orchestras…
Reading Red Book Club: Creating Their Own Image: The History of African-American Women Artists
Join Reading Red – an Artpace book club – and explore literature that has inspired artists and exhibitions. In conjunction with Artpace’s 25th anniversary, we continue to celebrate Linda Pace’s legacy by discussing literature authored by women. Creating Their Own Image: The History of African-American Women Artists by Lisa E. Farrington is the first comprehensive history of African-American women artists, from slavery to the present day. Concluding Their Own Image, Farrington includes interviews with contemporary artists Betye Saar, Faith Ringgold,…
CANCELLED: Fiesta San Antonio
Fiesta® San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That historic commemoration still takes place, but for more than a century, Fiesta® has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures and today is one of this nation’s premier festivals, featuring over 100 events with an economic impact of more than $340 million. Funds raised by official Fiesta® events provide…
CANCELLED: 47th Annual Fiesta Arts Fair
Fiesta Arts Fair is an annual, art-focused fundraising event that provides general operating support for Southwest School of Art; the only independent college of art in Texas. What began as a small art fair in 1973, has since grown into one of the highlights of the Fiesta San Antonio®, with an annual attendance of approximately 12,000 people. The 2-day event takes place early in the Fiesta San Antonio season on the campus of Southwest School of Art and generates funds…
Holiday Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Holiday Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.