Greetings from San Antonio Mural (2022)Visit San Antonio
Murals
From Welcome to San Antonio murals to murals with deeply personal meanings, muralists throughout San Antonio find creative opportunities to display their talents while telling stories. Mural by Ghost Custom Art
La Popular Bakery Mural (2018)Visit San Antonio
Familia y Cultura es Vida
Translated to "Family & Culture is Life" and originally created by Debbie Esparza and Juan Ramos, this piece is a prime example of muralists depicting elements that are personal and hold special meanings.
Selena Mural at Alamo Candy (2018)Visit San Antonio
Legacies Live On
Many murals depicted throughout San Antonio honor loved ones who have passed - both famous and non-famous alike. One of the most visited murals in San Antonio is the Tejano Superstar Selena Mural by muralist Alan Calvo.
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La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The mediums chosen by San Antonio artists are endless. "La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe" by Jesse Treviño is a 3-D ceramic mural votive candle with an eternal flame. The flame is intended to serve as a neighborhood beacon. - City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture
Margarita Cabrera, "Árbol de la Vida: Memorias y Voces de la Tierra", 2019 (2019) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
Árbol de la Vida: Memorias y Voces de la Tierra
Located at the San Francisco de la Espada World Heritage Site, this piece by Margarita Cabrera celebrates San Antonio’s ranching heritage through the eyes of the community. - City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture
Leticia Huerta, "Bloom," 2021 (2021)Visit San Antonio
The River Walk Public Art Garden
Celebrating both San Antonio and international artists, the River Walk Public Art Garden located in downtown San Antonio features both permanent and rotating artworks. Pictured is "Bloom" by native San Antonian artist Leticia Huerta.
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Pedro Reyes, "Stargazer (Citlali)," 2022 (2022) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
Stargazer (Citlali) at the River Walk Public Art Garden
One of the newest additions to the River Walk Public Art Garden, Stargazer (Citlali) by artist Pedo Reyes stands over 16-feet tall and is comprised of Mexican volcanic stone and marble.
Kaldric Dow, "Spheres of Reflection," 2021 (2021) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
"Spheres of Reflection" by Kaldric Dow
Many art pieces throughout the city depict cultural messages and meanings. A prime example is "Spheres of Reflection" by Kaldric Dow who used the very same words often used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his artwork.
Kaldric Dow, "Spheres of Reflection," 2021 (2021) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
Artist Spotlight: Kaldric Dow
Get to know the artist behind "Spheres of Reflection."
Must See: San Antonio | The Saga
Take a visual journey through the history of San Antonio – from historical discovery to current development – with a world-class video art installation. Created by world-renowned French artist Xavier de Richemont, projected on the façade of the San Fernando Cathedral.
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Sebastian, “Star of Texas (La Estrella de Texas),” 2020 (2020) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
Sebastian
No conversation of surrounding public art in San Antonio is complete without the inclusion of Sebastian. With some of the most iconic artworks found throughout the city, Sebastian has contributed countless works of art to the city's public art scene.
Sebastian, “Door of Equality (La Puerta de Igualdad),” 2020 (2020) by City of San Antonio Department of Arts & CultureVisit San Antonio
Door of Equality (La Puerta de Igualdad)
One of Sebatian's most recent pieces on display throughout the city, Door of Equality commemorates the city’s rich civil and human rights history.
Sebastian, "Torch of Friendship (Antorcha de Amistad)," 2002 (2019) by Joel SalcidoVisit San Antonio
Torch of Friendship (Antorcha de Amistad)
Arguably Sebastian's most iconic and well-known pieces throughout the city, Torch of Friendship (Antorcha de Amistad) has stood tall in the heart of downtown for 20 years and symbolizes two cultures, two languages, and two roads merging into one - specifically the US and Mexico.
Real Art. True Creativity. (2022) by Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio
Real Art. True Creativity.
Expect the unexpected - San Antonio's public art scene is unique and exhibits work from talented artists.
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