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San Antonio labor rights icon Emma Tenayuca honored with unique, immersive ofrenda
Read full article: San Antonio labor rights icon Emma Tenayuca honored with unique, immersive ofrendaLabor rights icon Emma Tenayuca is being honored and remembered during Dia De Los Muertos with a unique altar at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Goodwill find in Texas turns out to be ancient Roman bust
Read full article: Goodwill find in Texas turns out to be ancient Roman bustA marble bust that a Texas woman bought for about $35 from a Goodwill store is temporarily on display at a San Antonio museum after experts determined it was a centuries-old sculpture missing from Germany since World War II.
Spurs legend Tony Parker to unveil private pop culture collection at San Antonio Museum of Art
Read full article: Spurs legend Tony Parker to unveil private pop culture collection at San Antonio Museum of ArtIn partnership with the San Antonio Museum of Art, the four-time NBA champion will present Tony Parker’s Heroes and Villains from June 10 to September 4.
CPS Energy trustees provide ambiguous plan for museum-adjacent property
Read full article: CPS Energy trustees provide ambiguous plan for museum-adjacent propertyThe future of a downtown CPS Energy-owned property is still uncertain, after CPS Energy trustees voted 4-1 Monday to seemingly both pursue a plan to give part of the property away, and also to look into options for selling it if that doesn’t pan out.
CPS Energy trustees to consider whether to give away or sell downtown real estate
Read full article: CPS Energy trustees to consider whether to give away or sell downtown real estateBack in 2015, CPS Energy’s trustees at the time agreed to split a nearly 7-acre surplus property at the corner of Camden Street and W. Jones Avenue in half, conveying the southern portion to the San Antonio Museum of Art while selling off the northern portion. Now, staring down the barrel of some tough financial straits, including a near-certain rate increase, the utility's current trustees will need to decide if giving away millions of dollars worth of prime, downtown real estate is still the best idea.
San Antonio Museum of Art building was once home to Lone Star Brewery complex
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Art building was once home to Lone Star Brewery complexThe Lone Star Brewery sign and other art installations from the San Antonio Museum of Art are going to be used as backdrops for a virtual gala supporting the arts in San Antonio.
10 free events in San Antonio for parents and kids to do before summer ends
Read full article: 10 free events in San Antonio for parents and kids to do before summer endsLooking for something to do with the kids as summer draws closer to an end but unsure of where to go or what to do? Here are some free and low-price activities and events to keep the kids entertained before school’s back in session.
San Antonio Museum of Art celebrates 40 years with new exhibits, creative programming
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Art celebrates 40 years with new exhibits, creative programming2021 marks 40 years for the San Antonio Museum of Art and like so many businesses and organizations around the country, last year has not been easy. But SAMA was able to weather the storm and now has some exciting exhibits on the horizon.
San Antonio Museum of Art hopes to survive coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Art hopes to survive coronavirus pandemicSAN ANTONIO – A big part of the fabric of our city is our culture and arts, and some of our most precious museums are at risk because of the financial impacts from the pandemic. The San Antonio Museum of Art, otherwise known as SAMA, is famous world-wide, visited by presidents of foreign countries and even the king and queen of Spain in 2018. The museum is now back open, but the non-profit needs the community’s help in order to keep thriving. The museum is open during the holiday season, except it will be closed on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day. RELATED: San Antonio Museum of Art to offer virtual school tours for students in grades K-12
San Antonio Museum of Art to offer virtual school tours for students in grades K-12
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Art to offer virtual school tours for students in grades K-12SAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Museum of Art has announced that they will begin offering virtual tours for students beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15. SAMA said each virtual tour will last approximately 45-minutes and is available for one class per tour on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum said the virtual tours are led by museum educators or docents and are designed for interaction. Here is a list of the virtual school tours presently available:The San Antonio Museum of Art contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonios River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year.
San Antonio Museum of Art offering free summer memberships to teachers, professors
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Art offering free summer memberships to teachers, professorsSAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Museum of Art is thanking educators by offering free summer memberships. The offer is now available and will be valid for visits through Sept. 30. It is available for teachers and professors from Pre-K to the university level, according to a news release. Educators can register in-person or online, and they will be asked to show their school ID during their first visit. A membership includes free admission to the museum and special exhibits, discounted tickets on certain events, a 10% discount at the museum store and Tre Trattoria, invitations to exhibit openings and events, and $5 guest tickets.
Here’s when San Antonio’s tourism spots are reopening
Read full article: Here’s when San Antonio’s tourism spots are reopeningSAN ANTONIO – Tourism spots around San Antonio are reopening after being forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of tourism destinations in the San Antonio area with their plans for reopening while implementing new health and safety protocols. For more information, click hereNatural Bridge CavernsNatural Bridge Caverns will reopen cavern tours May 8. San Antonio ZooThe San Antonio Zoo is reopening and offering a “once-in-a-lifetime drive-thru zoo experience." The first case confirmed in the U.S. was in mid-January and the first case confirmed in San Antonio was in mid-February.
List: Here are the San Antonio tourism spots reopening this weekend
Read full article: List: Here are the San Antonio tourism spots reopening this weekendSAN ANTONIO If youre looking to venture out of the house, beginning this weekend, several tourism spots in San Antonio have reopened for business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whats open:San Antonio ZooThe San Antonio Zoo is reopening and offering a once-in-a-lifetime drive-thru zoo experience." For more information, click hereSan Antonio Botanical GardenThe San Antonio Botanical Gardens is set to reopen its doors Sunday, May 3. Topgolf San AntonioTopgolf San Antonio will reopen its doors at 10 a.m., Monday, June 8. For more information, visit the museums website hereSan Antonio Museum of Art Although you may not be able to visit the San Antonio Museum of Art in-person, you can still enjoy the artworks it has to offer, all on its website.