Amazing artist and experience. Culture and cohesion in a medium of art that helps create unity in…read morethe art community.

O Mai Ga!!!! What a super cool place!…read more Came here for the Día de los Muertos event and not only was the event so much fun, the location was totally rad! First, the Día de los Muertos evento was dope. So many people dressed up for it, it felt like you were in the middle of a Dia de los Muertos procession. The event offered free drink samples whiskey, vodka, tekillya among others (you know how that sampling goes [wink wink]). There was a DJ that kept the event hoppin', food trucks, and vendors. The decorations and vendor booths were super cool. As for the location, man, über cool! Never been before but totally amazed at the art. All the murals were fantastic; so much talent in one location. It was such an amazing backdrop for this event.

This is one of the events that are so indicative of San Antonio. Once a year national, regional,…read moreand local artists in music, dance, art and performance art display and perform their art for the community. It's vibrant, diverse, and varied just like it's host city.

There just wasn't a lot to do at this year's Luminaria. I have been a couple of times in the past…read moreand had a great time. There just wasn't a lot to experience this year. Totally not impressed. There was one spot for beer, and they weren't very adventurous on the food items. They had chicken or beef kebabs for $10, some gorditas, and hot pretzels, but not a whole lot more. We got there early and went into one of the venues to watch an awesome local band called Slowpoke who had two guest violinists, and a cellist. They were really great, and it was the highlight of the evening. When we emerged however, Hemisfair Park was PACKED to the hilt with people. The food and drink booths took credit cards, so that was a huge plus. I'm going to take a pass on Luminaria or the next few years in hopes that they improve.

Historic sculpture on the Commerce Street Bridge. Commissioned by the San Antonio Express, Waldine…read moreTauch created a seven foot tall sculpture to honor the Native Americans. Ms. Tauch was a very well known sculptor in Texas. She was paid $1000 for her sculpture. The sculpture features a First Native American in a full headdress holding shallow bowls in each hand. Each bowl served as public drinking fountains at some point. Pause to think about the historical significance and history that happened here as you visit the San Antonio Riverwalk.

Yanaguana! This is one of my favorite places to hang out…read moredowntown San Antonio. If you can figure out how to get here without a car, this is a great vantage point to see San Antonio, and a great place to start off an adventure downtown. I've always wondered who built this, and Helene S.'s review was quite illuminating! So this sculpture is next to Sebastian's International Torch of Friendship, a maybe 30-40' high red sculpture that's hard to miss. Between this sculpture and that one is the famed Portland Loo- an outdoor free restroom. There's also the elevator that takes you down to the Riverwalk here. Standing on the bridge where this First Inhabitant sculpture is, this is a good spot to eavesdrop on the river cruises below, or just smell the Mexican food coming from Casa Rio. The Indian depicted in this carving must be a Yanaguana Indian chief, as they were the first Indians who were known to inhabit the San Antonio River area thousands of years ago. They covered an area a bit more up river near the University of Incarnate Word down along this river to where the Missions are today. Today, down the street at Hemisfair Park, you'll find Yanaguana Gardens, which celebrates this tribe.

"Running with the Moon" is a work by Brad Oldham Sculpture located by Brooks Creek in the Greenlink…read morePark. A larger-than-life figure of a boy is pulling on a rope connected to a crescent moon made of stainless steel butterflies. The sculpture draws attention to the Greenline, which is s fun park but under-used. It will be fun to come back in the evening and see the sculpture lit up.

Such a cool sculpture! This public work of art on Brooks…read moreCity Base is a wonderful statue! It was built by Brad Oldham to beautify a public park with an outdoor amphitheater. The statue is all chromed out, with a kid pulling a rope, like he's flying a kite made of butterflies in the shape of a crescent moon. Interesting! The butterfly moon is cantilevered over the water, so it looks perilously perched on the edge of the pond, as if to defy gravity. It's as if the boy running with the kite string is the local individual, striving to drive into what the future holds, and the crescent moon is the community rising up behind him. Moving! Please don't climb on it.

Beautiful mural of a pride of lions that pays homage to the mural that was found in the Lion…read moreDrugstore. This mural was commissioned by Goodwill. Artist Jesse Trevino recreated the mural, but added people lifting the tiles into place. This is to represent the mission of Goodwill.

Tile mural by Jesse Trevino! This large scale mosaic is on…read morethe side of the Goodwill building. It replaces a former mural and depicts the mural being recreated by Goodwill employees, all working together for the greater good. It's kind of a meta mosaic; a mosaic recreation of another work, being recreated in the work. Jesse Trevino is an epic San Antonio artist. If you look close by to this mural, you'll see his mosaic of an angel with a broken wing at the Santa Rosa Christus children's hospital behind you. Then there's the world's largest religious votive candle on the other side of the highway from here. Jesse Trevino is a Vietnam War disabled Veteran and uses this city as inspiration for a prolific art career. This is a cool place to hang out in front of the Goodwill. All the buildings around here are cool and old, and they open up onto a little plaza that overlooks Market Square and Milam Park across the busy intersection. If you're gearing up for Fiesta, hanging out at this mural for a few before heading into Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square is crucial.

St Mary Street is a mural center in San Antonio. Definitely a must stop place and enjoy the food…read moresurrounding. This greeting is located at French Place and St Mary Street. The sign is popular. Many come to here to get a shot that they have visited San Antonio. Along the St Mary Street, you can find cowboy riding armadillo, Beastie Boy, let fiesta, king portrait, raven, guitar men, and more mural. It is definitely a street to visit. And don't forget to visit the St Mar Street below I-35. The pillars are mural by various artists.

such a great mural if your visiting san Antonio area. i do try to remember and make it a habit…read morethese days where ever i go i try to find a mural of that city and take a picture, this is one of them that i have been able to visit with my kids. this mural is right on the main road with occasional traffic, its kind of a bit hard if you want a straight picture being its not much sidewalk, you would have to somehow go on the street to get a good shot with the family or friends. but i dont recommend you doing that be safe doing so. the area as some really narrow streets with cute little homes and few places to eat and drink and its only few minutes away by car from downtown. if your into art this a good spot to see along with other murals painted around the area.

I recommend checking out this cool spot in downtown SA. This public art/landmark is right next to…read moreHighway 281 along with restaurants, a church and other spots to take pictures. The lights are beautiful ranging from neon (bright) colors to mellow colors. The architecture design is beautiful as well. St.Paul's Square has benches, walls, a staircase and steps to take pictures near by.

Such a cool gateway into downtown San Antonio! This…read morepicturesque bridge underpass has been transformed by the talented artist, Bill Fitzgibbons. The artist made cool perforated metal light covers and LED lights that change color along the underside of the bridge. It's a great way to get into the downtown area- the lights do all kinds of cool patterns, designs, and an ever-changing display. Commerce St. is a one-way street, and it prevents traffic from going up Commerce on the other side of the highway that divides downtown from downtown's east side. Once you cross through the display of color, you enter into the St. Paul Square area where the Alamodome is, and some fun restaurants and bars. The artwork invites pedestrians to cross across the natural barrier of Highway 281/37- it's a cool revitalization idea to bring back the entirety of the downtown area. This display of color only goes at night, but the cool fixtures are still cool to look at during the daytime.