City of San Antonio News Release — The Department of Arts & Culture will be giving away the Official City of San Antonio 2024 Fiesta Medal on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Centro de Artes Gallery. This year’s medal features Orgullo Tejano (Tejano Pride) by San Antonio artist Luis Lopez and pays tribute to Tejano music and culture.
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10 a.m. to noon (or when supplies run out)
Where:
Centro de Artes Gallery (101 S Santa Rosa Ave. in Historic Market Square)
Each year, the City of San Antonio features a signature piece of public art in the Department of Arts & Culture’s collection as its official Fiesta medal. These limited-edition medals will be available during this giveaway event for free on a first-come, first-served basis (while supplies last, one per person). Following this giveaway, the Department of Arts & Culture will offer the Official City of San Antonio medal through the Donate to the Arts program.
About the Artwork: Orgullo Tejano (Tejano Pride) can be found at two locations. The main artwork is located at SW 37th St & Old Hwy 90 W in Council District 6. Inspired by the musical legacy of this historic corridor, the towering mosaic accordion player’s instrument becomes an extension of his body. From his mouth flows the image of the iconic speech scroll, used in several Mesoamerican cultures, to identify sound. The artwork at the River Walk Public Art Garden depicts a colorful outstretched accordion.
