2120 El Paso St.
FOSTERING HUMAN & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS SINCE 1993.

San Anto Cultural Arts is a San Antonio, TX nonprofit founded in 1993 with the mission to foster human and community development through community-based arts. A focus on art through community engagement led to the creation of our community-based arts programs: the Community Mural Program, the El Placazo Community Newspaper, and the After School Arts Program (ASAP). These dynamic programs engage residents and foster the talents of youth by educating them on the history and techniques of public art while documenting and preserving the rich history and heritage of San Antonio's Westside. ​
This is San Anto Cultural Arts

See what saca IS UP TO NOW:

SACA DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Register NOW for one or many of our FREE Día de los Muertos Multigenerational Workshops! These workshops are being held leading up to our annual Día de los Muertos Procession. 

2 Oct., 2024 6:30-8:30PM - "Mural Ofrenda: A Vibrant Tribute" - Crafting a colorful mural backdrop for our Community Altar
9 Oct., 2024 6:30-8:30PM - "Calavera Creations: Mastering Dia de los Muertos Face Paint" - A step-by-step guide to designing stunning sugar skull face paint
16 Oct., 2024 6:30-8:30PM - "Calavera Poems: Writing with the Dead" - Explore the playful and poetic tradition of crafting satirical Calaveras
23 Oct., 2024 6:30-8:30PM - "Sacred Spaces: Crafting Nichos Mini Ofrendas" - Create personal mini altars to honor loved ones with traditional Mexican artistry

Questions? Email [email protected].
SACA AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING
Calling all youth ages 8-18! Register NOW for our After School Arts Programming!

After School youth will be immersed in different mediums of art under the guidance of local teaching artists. 
Our After School Arts Programming is completely FREE and will take place Monday-Thursday 4-6PM!
Questions? Email [email protected].
SACA EL PLACAZO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
OPEN CALL & SUBMISSION WORKSHOP
🌟 Calling All Creative Teens! 🌟
Do you have a passion for storytelling, photography, art, or journalism?
🖋️📸🎨 Now’s your chance to share your voice and get published in El Placazo, our community-based youth newspaper!
We’re looking for young writers, photographers, and artists to join our team and make a difference in our community. 🗞️✨

📅 Deadline to Apply: September 16th, 2024, by 12 PM CT
📞 Contact by: September 19th, 2024, by 5 PM CT
Questions? Email [email protected].
SACA's 66th COMMUNITY MURAL
Quinceañeras y Tradición
Our 66th Community Mural is coming to Galdina’s Dresses (1721 Guadalupe St.) in Fall 2024! Quinceañeras and other celebrations are important moments in our community to commemorate milestones in our lives. With the theme of “Quinceañeras y Tradición,” we’re inviting community members to join us at Community Meetings to share what these things mean to you, memories, stories, and ideas of what YOU might want to see in this mural. 🗣
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📆 SAVE THE DATES! 📆
🕐 MEETING #1: Saturday, Sept. 28th 11AM-12PM @ Galdina’s Dresses (1721 Guadalupe St.)
🕒 MEETING #2: Saturday, Oct. 5th 11AM-12PM @ SACA (2120 El Paso St.)
🕔 MEETING #3: Saturday, Oct. 12th 11AM-12PM @ Galdina’s Dresses (1721 Guadalupe St.)

🖌 Our crew for the 66th Community Mural is:
🌼 Lead Community Muralist: Ana Hernandez Burwell
🌼 Assistant Community Muralist: Silvy Ochoa
🌼 Assistant Community Muralist: Victoria Leal

👀Be on the lookout for reminders about our upcoming meetings, more info about the crew, & announcements for future opportunities to get involved! Sign up for our newsletter on our website to get announcements about SACA’s events delivered straight to your inbox! 
❓Questions? Email [email protected].❓

Can't make it to a meeting? Fill out our online survey to submit your input!

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