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Revered San Antonio visual artist Jesse Treviño has died following battle with cancer
Treviño’s works of public art include the 93-foot-high angel mural on Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital.
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‘Refined Reflections’: UTSA’s Zoe Diaz Collection exhibition reflects a gift to the community
The works now on display at UTSA’s Southwest Campus range from large-scale paintings and sculpture to photographs and drawings.
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San Antonio-based clothing brand Richter Goods brings its western wear to the Stock Show & Rodeo
The company collaborated with the rodeo on three shirt designs, each with a unique backstory.
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Public Theater of San Antonio’s 2023-24 season will feature new takes on old tales
The season will include productions of Once Upon a Mattress, Spring Awakening and more.
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Instagram account Deco Memes builds following with its spot-on critiques of San Antonio sprawl
‘The account is trying to celebrate San Antonio but also pointing out the absurdity of what a city is, according to San Antonio,’ said Carlos Perez, Deco Memes’ creator.
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San Antonio Zoo ticket sales will go digital starting Wednesday, Jan. 25
The Zoo also plans to update its entrance, which is scheduled to be revealed this fall.
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San Antonio Film Commission opens call for 2023 #FilmSA contest entries
This contest encourages young filmmakers to tell their stories and show what makes the Alamo City special.
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Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world
Rochow’s work will be featured in the forthcoming exhiibition ‘Common Ground’ at Mercury Project.
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T.J. Miller, Louis C.K. and Chris D’Elia all to perform in San Antonio despite sexual misconduct claims
Their separate appearances mere days from each other have raised eyebrows in San Antonio.
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Contemporary at Blue Star Receives $500,000 Grant from Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
The financial gift will help the Contemporary build on its growing momentum as a hub for discussions and community around contemporary art in San Antonio.
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IDEA Burke College Prep student Shelby Henderson wins MLK Jr. Commission Art Contest
Henderson’s work was chosen to visually represent this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration
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San Antonio Zoo announces the birth of a white-cheeked gibbon, a critically endangered species
The newborn gibbon plays an important role in the conservation of this endangered species.
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Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022
How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.
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Lasting Impressions: San Antonio’s arts community weighs in on the highlights of 2022
Crowd pleasing exhibitions and events as well as lesser-known gems made an impact on local art scene movers and shakers.
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Colorful new mural on San Antonio’s West Side funded by Bad Bunny’s Deja Tu Huella campaign
The mural also features musician, actor and educator Brizzo Torres, who used part of her winnings to fund the project.
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These San Antonio art markets are offering last-minute holiday shopping and locally made goods
The last-minute markets will take place at Brick at Blue Star, Hotel Havana and Cherrity Bar.
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San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum appoints Matthew McLendon to director post
McLendon brings experience from the University of Virginia’s Fralin Museum of Art and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art to the post.
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San Antonio muralist Colton Valentine unveils portrait of Big Red-swigging Santa Claus
The mural, across from the San Antonio Museum of Art, puts an Alamo City spin on Father Christmas.
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San Antonio glass artist Adam Smolensky puts an irreverent spin on neon signs at FL!GHT Gallery
Roughly eight years after establishing himself as a local artist know for borosilicate glass pieces — from pipes and pendants to stemware and sculptures — Smolensky challenged himself to learn a new skill set: neon.
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Groundbreaking exhibition at San Antonio Museum of Art examines legacy of La Malinche
According to the exhibition’s curators, ‘Traitor, Survivor, Icon’ is the first comprehensive visual exploration of Malinche’s significance and cultural impact on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.