Community Events
Several times a year theFund participates at community festivals to introduce theFund to the citizens of San Antonio.
LUMINARIA March 13th, 2010
6pm - 12 am
Luminaria, San Antonio's Arts Night is a free event, open to the public. There will be 5 performing arts stages and visual arts will be on display in the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. There will be beer concessions, and drinks and food booths in La Villita.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with Luminaria 2010, join theFund's Volunteer corps at Luminaria Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering to help with Luminaria 2010, join theFund's Volunteer corps at Luminaria Volunteers
Luminaria, San Antonio's Arts Night produced by the artists of San Antonio, theFund organized the Volunteer Corps and sold t-shirts to raise money for our affiliate art organizations. March
Volunteers at 2009 Luminaria
December 5, 2009'
The Office of Cultural Affairs presents the second annual Arts in Our Parks, a free program developed to promote the arts in San Antonio and showcase Parks and Recreation
Facilities and programs. Enjoy performances from local arts groups and art activities for the kids, while browsing the holiday market
filled with art from local artists and crafts people. This event is free and open to the public, and provides a great opportunity for families to get out and enjoy our parks and have fun!
http://www.sahearts.com/
The Office of Cultural Affairs is inviting local artists and arts organizations to join in on the fun in our parks! Artists and arts organizations may participate (with advance sign up) at no cost. Applications must be in by Nov. 16, 2009.
http://www.sahearts.com/
The Office of Cultural Affairs is inviting local artists and arts organizations to join in on the fun in our parks! Artists and arts organizations may participate (with advance sign up) at no cost. Applications must be in by Nov. 16, 2009.
Arts in Our Parks organized by the Office of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Parks and Recreation is a series of arts and cultural events held in City parks.
December 5, 1009, 11am - 3pm
Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati
Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103 Cincinnati
TheFund will have an information table again this year and will be having a raffle, so come out and visit!
Above: Say Si hosted a children's art table. Carver Community Center's Belly Dancers.
Los Leones Art Show and Sale Nov. 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30
Los Leones Student Arts Festival featured by NISD. Los Leones exhibits Northside student art for sale to teach the "business of art" to participating students. Awards of $25 are given by theFund to the winners. Student artists as young as 4 years old and as old as 18 will exhibit and sell their work and limited edition prints at the 14th Annual Los Leones Student Art Festival Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2009 at Leon Valley Conference and Community Center, 6427 Evers Road. The event draws thousands to participate in a day of family fun.
The free outdoor festival was inspired by former Leon Valley Mayor Marcy Meffert. Los Leones ("The Lions" in Spanish) teaches students about "the business of art," while also working to establish an active arts community. Come out and support the next generation of artists and maybe find that unique gift for the holidays that you have been searching for.
The free outdoor festival was inspired by former Leon Valley Mayor Marcy Meffert. Los Leones ("The Lions" in Spanish) teaches students about "the business of art," while also working to establish an active arts community. Come out and support the next generation of artists and maybe find that unique gift for the holidays that you have been searching for.
Enjoying the craft activities at the fair in the Children's Garden, Fiesta Arts Fair 2009
Fiesta Arts Fair organized and hosted by our affiliate,The Southwest School of Art and Craft, Fiesta Arts Fair has become one of America's top ten art fairs. The 2-day art festival kicks off Fiesta and features approximately 120 artists, live music, a Children's Art Garden and good food and beverages. 2009 was theFund's first time hosting a booth. Several visitors purchased theFund discount card to help support theFund's mission to support organizations like the Southwest School of Art and Craft.
Larry Lapaglia, a Fund Board member and his wife Jill at the Fund Fiesta Arts Fair booth.
Thank you to Paul Greer, Polly Underwood, Meg Barron and Mrs. Barron, Doug and Nancy Cross, Kelly Guerrero, Brenda Johnston, and Rod Rubbo who also volunteered at theFund Arts Fiesta booth.
RACKSPACE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2009
Guadalupe Dancers
YOSA(Youth Orchestra of San Antonio Cellist plays for children)
If you sign up for theFund's newsletter, you will receive an announcement about the next community event that we will be visiting.
