El Placazo
Mural Program
Mural Tours
Huevos Ranceros Gala
Corazon Y Familia Mural 5k Run/Walk
Dia de Los Muertos
Cassiano Homes Family Foto Project
Donors/How To Support San Anto
Photolog
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Supporters -
San Anto Cultural Arts is generously supported by the following foundations, individuals and public and private entities: City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Kronkosky Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Inner City Development, H.E.B., City Public Service, Frost Bank, Jack Willome, M&A Editions, UTSA, Texas Commission on the Arts, Grande Mesa Web Consulting, Andy Benavides - BZ Design, Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark, Bank One, San Antonio Making Connections.
San Anto Cultural Arts (SACA) is blessed and fortunate to have the support of many individuals, foundations, volunteers and businesses from throughout San Antonio, Texas and the United States. These supporters believe in the mission of SACA and make it possible for our organization to provide our various programs, initiatives and services to the San Antonio community. Below is a list of opportunities through which the general community can become involved to help SACA continue to have a positive impact on our City and its residents.
San Anto Cultural Arts Underground Music Series -
Since its inception, in 1993, San Anto Cultural Arts has held fundraisers at the legendary San Antonio underground music night spot, Tacoland. Tacoland owner, Ramiro "Von Ormy No Good" Ayala has always had an open door policy to any organization, family and cause in need of a venue to host benefits and fundraisers such as BBQ plate sales, rummage sales and, in the case of San Anto Cultural Arts, music benefits.
Over the years, San Anto Cultural Arts has traditionally held a Memorial Weekend Benefit Bash in late May and a Fourth of July Underground Rock Festival. For the last three years, the Fourth of July bash had been organized by local musicians Dylan Phillips(Big Drag, The Drips) and Mari Granato (The Drips). Some of the bands that have played these benefits include: Country Giants, Bombadiers, Spot, Cordial, Pre-Madonnas, The Drips,Glorium, Slobber, New Girl Art Trend Band, Jet Jaguar, Cleofus, Trujillo Trio, Chapstick, And They Will Know Us By The Trail of the Dead, Spot, Tonebenders, The Shakewells, Not it, Worm, Boxcar Satan, Golden Arm Trio, Patti and Rod, Chismosa, Sexto Sol, Dakota, Dodge, Lucy Loves Shroeder, Los Crudos, Nothing Rhymes With Orange, El Santo, Gut, Shaft, Labour and many other great punk rock/underground rock bands.
Contact us at mcastillo@sananto.org / 226-7466 for information on upcoming benefits, how to sign up to volunteer or to play at an up coming benefit.
Mural Sponsor -
The Mural Program of San Anto Cultural Arts gives corporations, local businesses, organizations, individuals and groups the opportunity to take part in the development and beautification of our community and city through mural sponsorships. Sponsorship of a mural not only ensures the perpetuation of the creation of murals and public art throughout our city, but ensures the education and training of youth and adult participants of our mural project. Sponsorship of a mural or public art piece starts at $1,000.
Sponsors will be listed in all publications produced by San Anto Cultural Arts related to the mural project. Sponsors will also be listed on the actual mural. For more information on mural sponsorship, please contact us at consafos@sananto.org.
El Placazo Sponsor -
By sponsoring an issue (or several issues) of El Placazo Community Newspaper, local businesses, groups, individuals, families, organizations and corporations have an opportunity to take part in the development and education of the youth staff of El Placazo. Sponsorship of an issue of El Placazo will help our organization defer the costs of producing our newspaper on a monthly basis: printing costs, mailing and distribution costs, Teen Mentor stipends, equipment and supplies (dark room, computers, scanners, printers, photography), Coordinator salary. Sponsorship of one months issue of El Placazo starts at $300. For more information on mural sponsorship, please contact us at consafos@sananto.org.
Contributions -
Individuals and families can make tax-deductible contributions to San Anto Cultural Arts throughout the year. Contributions can go towards a specific program or for general operating expenses. Please make contribution checks to San Anto Cultural Arts, Inc. Please specify if you would like the contribution to go towards a particular program.
Volunteer opportunities -
Since our inception, San Anto Cultural Arts has been blessed with many volunteers who have given unselfishly of their talents, time and energy. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer with any one of our programs, benefits, community initiatives or special projects. If you would like more information on how to volunteer with San Anto, please contact us at consafos@sananto.org / 226-7466. The following is a list of volunteer opportunities you can choose to become involved with.
Programs -
El Placazo Community Newspaper: mentor youth staff with writing assignments, learning Abobe Photoshop, Quark, layout and design; help distribute paper; sell ads; bring fruit for staff.
Community Mural Program: help organize a mural blessing, donate food to mural crews working on projects, if an artist with mural experience, give a workshop or work with a crew on a mural.
Video Oral History and Documentary Program: donate camera equipment; if a film-maker, conduct a workshop; work with a youth production team on a project.
Benefits -
Huevos Rancheros Gala: join a committee to help organize the event (PR, Corporate Sponsors, Entertainment, Art Auction); donate art for the art auction; volunteer the day of the event.
Corazon y Familia Mural 5K: join a committee to help organize the event (PR, Corporate Sponsors, Entertainment, Outreach; volunteer the day of the event.
Car Wash: You and your friends can organize a car wash to benefit San Anto!
BBQ plate sale: if you fancy yourself quite the BBQer, then organize a BBQ plate sale to benefit the programs of San Anto Cultural Arts.
Community Initiatives / Special Projects -
Dia De Los Muertos: donate candles or milk jugs; volunteer on the planning committee (help with PR, outreach, etc.); help build the community altar.