How the Initiatives Behind San Antonio’s Art Scene Are Making It a Creative Capital

San Antonio’s art scene is both vibrant and accessible, unfolding in galleries, on street corners, and across neighborhood festivals. For decades, First Friday and Second Saturday have drawn residents into studios and galleries in Southtown and downtown, and have been the standard Date Night for me and my husband for many years. My favorite part […]

Three Years of Fear: When Students Turn Stories Into Healing

Seven years ago, I was lucky enough to be sitting at a table with some of the most creative people in San Antonio education, the Cast Network and friends. We were brainstorming and dreaming about opportunities for kids.  We shared memories from our own middle and high school experiences, and Lorenzo Gomez’s book, Tafolla Toro:  […]