Kathy & Lionel Sosa’s new mural depicts an artistic blend of San Antonio history
Considered by some as the San Antonio art world’s power couple, Kathy and Lionel Sosa are each respected artists in their own right. Together, they’ve created “La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek on My Mind: A Story in Five Episodes.”
Safari and underwater adventures: How one San Antonio man transformed hospital walls for pediatric patients
Visitors at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio downtown may have noticed some colorful changes on the walls. For the past year, cast technician Anthony De Leon, Sr. has been using his free time to paint murals at the hospital.
San Antonio teacher, artist honors slain Robb Elementary teacher in mural portrait series ‘Healing Uvalde’
Their talent is the bridge between street art and healing. Artists from across the state, including a San Antonio teacher, are honoring the 21 lives cut short in the Uvalde school shooting through a portrait mural.
Fruit of the vine: Couple opens winery near Los Fresnos
“We went to Lone Star National Bank and presented our business plan and everything and they were on board. Bonita Flats also sources Blanc du Bois grapes from Real Farms, a USDA research farm in Monte Alto that’s been growing grapes for 25 years, she said. It’s the same variety of grape, but wine made from Monte Alto’s Blanc du Bois is totally distinct from Bonita Flats’ Blanc du Bois wine, Melissa said. That Blanc du Bois really absorbs the terroir.”“Terroir” is a French word that refers to how regional soil and climate affect how grapes and wine taste. “People are requesting that we keep the South-Texas-farm-chic vibe going, so we’re thinking about it,” Art said.
myrgv.comStroll along trail during annual Art Waddle
The Hill Country Council for the Arts’ 10th annual Art Waddle is set to kick off at the Tusculum Brewing Co. with a Meet the Artists reception from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13. The event continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, along the Cibolo Creek Trail. “Visit the more than 30 artist and art gallery booths, view and purchase some amazing original works of
boernestar.comTexas Cavaliers to announce 2022 River Parade student art contest finalists, winner
The Texas Cavaliers partnered with the Southwest School of Art for the contest that invited students in first through fifth grades to submit their interpretation of this year’s River Parade theme of “Texas Al Fresco.”
Art is all around us if we look a little closer
Public art is art that is created for and accessible to the general public (ie. In San Antonio, public art is almost as widespread as the city itself — you just have to look for it. The special thing about public art is that there is no barrier to access it — no physical or economic barrier at least (except maybe a parking fee if you’re hunting for public art downtown). Well, if looking for a quick break from Zoom and on a budget, public art is coming to your rescue. Take a walking or driving trip to see what public art you can spot — it is a fun COVID-19 safe outdoor adventure.
trinitonian.comTrading legend Art Cashin shares his poem to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome the New Year
Art Cashin couldn't lead the New York Stock Exchange in the singing of "Wait til the Sun Shines Nellie" this year, but he penned this poem for UBS and its clients and is sharing it with us here. Happy New Year, Art. Look forward to seeing you on the floor in 2021.
cnbc.comArt that's made of money
Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.
cbsnews.comArt that's made of money
Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.
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