LATINO ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS


Centro Cultural Aztlán

Develops, maintains, and promotes the consciousness of Mexican art and culture via publications and programs such as: VíAtzlan, the bi-annual journal of arts and letters; Cantos; Galeria Espresión, a fine art gallery; The Chicano Music Festival; and the LowRider Festival.

Location: 803 Castroville Road, Suite 402, San Antonio, TX 78237, 210.432.1896
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free



The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC)

Dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of Latino cultural arts, the GCAC features programs and presentations in: dance, literature, music, visual arts, theater arts, and media arts. Annual events include the Tejano Conjunto Festival (May), CineFestival, and Hecho A Mano (December).

Location: 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207, Office: 210.271.3151, Gift Shop: 210. 351.7787 (for tickets), e-mail: guadarts@aol.com
Hours of Operation: Office: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Theater: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m; Gift Shop: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Free



Instituto Cultural Mexicano

Mexican visual and scenic arts are displayed in both the gallery and the museum. "La Subasta del Instituto," an annual auction in December, features the work of artists who have displayed at the Instituto.

Location: 600 HemisFair Park., San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.227.0123
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Films: Every Sunday: 2:00 p.m. (Spanish), 5:00 p.m. (English), $1.00; Concerts: 2 Saturdays/Month: 7:00 p.m., $3.00
Admission: Donation



Market Square

Retail shops and restaurants comprise this area including the famous El Mercado and Centro de Artes.

Location: 514 W. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78207, 210.207.8600
Hours of Operation: For both El Mercado & the Farmer╒s Market: winter: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., spring: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Admission: Free




ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LATINO ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS AS PART OF THEIR PROGRAMMING


Carver Community Center

Location: 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78202, 210.225.6516
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Ticket price



Esperanza Peace & Justice Center

Location: 922 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212, 210.228.0201
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free



The McNay Art Museum

Location: 6000 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210.824.5368
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Donation



San Antonio Symphony

Location: 222 E. Houston Street, Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.554.1000, URL: http://www.Sasymphony.org
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Ticket price



Southwest Craft Center

Location: 300 Augusta, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.224.1848
Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Copper Kitchen Restaurant: Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Admission: Free



University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures

Exhibits of the 26 ethnic groups that arrived and settled in Texas are on display, with focus on how they came, what they brought, and where they lived.

Location: 801 S. Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, 210.458.2300, e-mail: lcatalin@itcpost1.utsa.edu
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $4.00/Adult, $2.00/Child ages 3-12, $2.00/Senior Citizen 65+



Witte Museum

Location: 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210.357.1900
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.95/Adult, $3.95/Child ages 4 - 11, $4.95/Senior Citizen 65+, Free/Child 3 & under

 

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