The Local’s River
Article 3 of a four-part Urban Nerd series exploring the three distinct personalities of the San Antonio River Walk. In 2017 I bought a house in Tobin Hill that I probably had no business buying. It was rough, the kind of house where even the listing photos seemed to be warning you about the foundation. […]
I Could Live Anywhere: Daniela Oliver de Portillo, Multidisciplinary Artist
I never planned to root my artistic life in San Antonio. What began as circumstance has grown into a deep appreciation for the creative life this city makes possible. Since moving here in 2002 from Mexico City, I have lived and worked in San Antonio continuously, while traveling frequently to Mexico. Over the years I […]
I Could Live Anywhere: Inside Kelly O’Connor’s San Antonio Home Studio
San Antonio has given me something rare as an artist: the space to grow. Space to carve out a studio, space to raise a family, and space to experiment without fear. My practice is about piecing fragments together—collage, found images, bits of history and memory—and this city has allowed me to weave those fragments into […]
Wings in the Mist: Gala in the Garden Elevates UTSA Arts Mission Across San Antonio
More than six hundred guests gathered beneath the sapphire skies of the historic UT San Antonio Southwest Campus for Wings in the Mist, an evening that blended beauty, purpose, and community in support of UTSA Arts. Set within the riverfront gardens that have long served as a creative anchor for generations of San Antonio artists, […]
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 […]
River North: San Antonio’s Fastest Growing Urban Neighborhood
The River North District is a vibrant and rapidly growing area in the San Antonio urban core, known for its mix of culture, entertainment, and community-friendly spaces. Running alongside the scenic San Antonio River, this district serves as a vital artery connecting walkable green space with some of the city’s most dynamic local businesses. Anchored […]