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Luminaria Director Yadhira Lozano takes the long-running arts festival in new, more diverse directions

Lozano is the first Latina to lead the high-profile arts organization.

by Anjali Gupta October 18, 2023August 5, 2025

Lozano is the first Latina to lead the high-profile arts organization.

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Window open for San Antonio artists and arts groups to apply for $5 million in pandemic-relief money

The program is expected aid 133 San Antonio artists and 40 arts nonprofits, according to city officials. The window to apply will remain open through July 29.

by Tommy Escobar June 29, 2022July 3, 2024

Arts

San Antonio’s striking symphony musicians end mediation, citing management’s ‘inflexible’ offers

Musicians said management’s offers would gut the orchestra and make it even harder to correct its financial course.

by Sanford Nowlin May 5, 2022July 25, 2025

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Unpacking 2020: The pandemic wasn’t the only major news story roiling San Antonio and Texas this year

Sanford NowlinDecember 30, 2020April 14, 2024

Arts

San Antonio CARES 4 Art Grant Program to Provide Financial Relief to Local Art Community

Deanna WilsonJuly 13, 2020August 17, 2023

Music

New Song Takes a Swipe at Ted Cruz for Becoming a Johnny-Come-Lately Country Music Fan

Sanford NowlinJune 8, 2020July 20, 2025

Arts

Luminaria Artist Foundation Opens Second Round of Emergency Relief Grants in San Antonio

Kelly NelsonMay 15, 2020August 3, 2023

Arts

Luminaria, TPR and Others Host Livestream Telethon to Benefit San Antonio Artists This Weekend

Darian MendezMay 8, 2020August 17, 2023

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Budget Bloodbath: Defunding San Antonio Arts Organizations Will Save Money During the Current Crisis, But at What Cost?

Kelly NelsonApril 23, 2020June 20, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s Luminaria Cancels 2020 Contemporary Arts Festival

Kelly NelsonApril 17, 2020January 17, 2025

Arts

City of San Antonio Decimates Arts Funding, Furloughs 270 Employees in Latest Budget Cuts

Kelly NelsonApril 10, 2020August 3, 2023

Arts

San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture Announces Two New Performing Arts Grants

Kelly NelsonFebruary 13, 2020August 3, 2023

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Elaine WolffJuly 30, 2008June 5, 2022

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What price art?

San Antonio Current StaffJuly 23, 2008August 17, 2023

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What price arts funding?

Elaine WolffJuly 23, 2008August 17, 2023

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Arts orgs in City-owned facilities are peerless

Elaine WolffMarch 20, 2008August 17, 2023