The Advanced Learning Academy (ALA) at Fox Tech is a 4th - 12th Grade campus in the San Antonio Independent School District.

By using the broader community as its classroom, ALA leads in transforming the education model. Teachers collaborate to create a personalized learning experience for all students and foster a passion for exploration, deep thinking, problem-solving, and creative design. Authentic learning experiences provide all students with cutting-edge learning skills that prepare them for all futures they envision for themselves.

ALA is built around four commitments in service of its bold vision for a transformative educational model:

• deep learning
• individuality
• flexible design
• connection

ALA Fox Tech campus is open to students in 4th - 12th Grade. If there are fewer applications than seats available, no lottery is conducted and all students are accepted.  If there are more applications than available seats, a lottery is conducted, offers are made for the number of seats available, and the remaining students are waitlisted.  

ALA employs design thinking as a major pillar of its educational philosophy, which uses empathy to understand the needs of real people and understands that problems seldom have one perfect solution.

ALA offers college prep opportunities like AP and dual-credit courses, and extracurricular programs like newspaper, gardening, and art.

To learn more, sign up here for one of our information sessions; Tour the school and meet the staff and current students. 

ALA at Fox Tech partners with San Antonio ISD. To apply, please click here for their online enrollment system.

Advanced Learning Academy is a Tuition Free, Public School that accepts students from across the Greater San Antonio Region.

Artpace San Antonio is a nonprofit residency program which supports regional, national, and international artists in the creation of new art. As a catalyst for artistic expression, we engage local communities with global art practices and experiences.

Click here for the current exhibitions.

Click here for the latest events.

Free parking is available at 513 N Flores

Offering Veterans opportunities for healing, wellness and community through engagement in the arts.

Every Veteran has the opportunity to experience the healing power of the arts.

Bihl Haus Arts (BHA), collaborating with Vet TRIIP, both located in San Antonio, Texas, has launched an innovative program offering professionally taught drawing and painting classes to veterans who are experiencing depression or are clinically or self-diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The mission of Forward, Arts! is to offer veterans opportunities for healing, wellness and community through engagement in the arts. 

The potential for healing that comes through hands-on, creative engagement with art-in this case, painting and drawing-is proven. While BHA’s pilot class is a pioneering endeavor in San Antonio, it emerged from national military initiatives in the arts and BHA’s nationally recognized arts program.

Developed in 2007, the Go! Arts program offers painting, drawing, craft, creative writing and yoga classes-along with special art and literary workshops and regular gallery exhibits and events-at Bihl Haus Arts and other locations in San Antonio. The aim of the program is to empower and inspire our "Goldens."

Must reside in either the Primrose at Monticello Park Senior Apartments or one of the locations below.

Click here to see the current class schedules at

• Bihl Haus;
• The Alicia Trevino Lopez and Doris Griffin Senior One-Stop Centers (co-operated by the Wellmed Charitable Foundation and the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services);
• the Elvira Cisneros Center by Wellmed;
• Merced Housing’s Casitas de Villa Corona and Casitas de Somerset;
• and these City-operated Senior Centers: West End, Kenwood, District 2, District 3 (NEW), Cortez, Distict 5, Normoyle, Bob Ross and District 10. 

Please call individual  sites for membership and age requirements. Access the interactive map here.

Please refer to the calendar for location-specific times and contact information.

Classes include art supplies provided FREE to qualified senior participants.

Our ensemble of professional-caliber singers, originating from San Antonio and the surrounding areas, is really what sets our choir apart from the several great musical groups the city has to offer. Many of our singers are professional performers or music educators right here in San Antonio!

Under the direction of Artistic Director, Rick Bjella, these singers apply their musicianship and diverse experiences to elevate the choir to new heights of musical excellence.

Click here to view the concert schedule.

Interested in singing with the San Antonio Chamber Choir?

We are always eager to discover choral talent and encourage you to audition! Click here for more information.

Our performance ensembles are the cornerstone of our organization. These choirs consist of boys and girls ages 9+ and provide a comprehensive and challenging curriculum of performance-based instruction that ranges from the basics of vocal technique to music literacy and history, all accomplished using a wide and balanced repertoire.

Visit the site to see age groups, eligibility and rehearsal times and location. 

If interested, please sign an Interest form. 

Ages 15-18.
The pinnacle treble-voice ensemble for experienced singers.

Tuition: $725.00

$100 Registration fee
Register online.

CAPS (Caps Art Promotes Smiles) provides uniquely decorated ball caps to chronically ill children and adults. Through this program, blankets are also distributed to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Chronically ill children and adults in San Antonio area hospitals.

Free,

The Alamo Street Choir offers a musical outlet for the homeless, the marginalized, and anyone interested in singing!

Our voices of hope and wisdom will bring the community to a higher level of beauty through the art of singing.

The choir is a joint program between the SA Chamber Choir and Corazon San Antonio.

Free.

The Youth Development Department of Ella Austin Community Center is a year-round project, composed of two programs: the After School Program and the Summer Enrichment Program.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The After School Program offers homework assistance to students, aged 6 – 14 years of age (Elementary – Middle School grades). It provides educational and recreational activities, fine arts (art, music, drama, and creative writing), library usage, and a computer lab.

Students are provided with after-school hot meals catered by the San Antonio Food Bank.

Positive self-esteem is promoted through motivational speakers, field trips to college campuses, and the celebration of cultures.

The program tracks the academic development of each student by observing their grade cards and progress reports from their schools. Academic development is a very crucial component of the After School Program and degreed/certified staff offer tutoring to youth in areas where they may be academically deficient. Additionally, recreation, socialization skills, positive self-esteem, and character building are promoted in the program.

Tuition-free scholarships for our Youth Development Programs are available for youth ages 6-15.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Summer Enrichment Program occurs during the summer months. Youth have a daily schedule that provides time for sports and recreation, board games, problem-solving/brain teaser activities, physical fitness, fine arts (which usually includes a drama or musical production by summer’s end), computer lab, and library usage, a book club, motivational speakers, field trips and career exploration.

Youth are provided with lunch and an afternoon snack each day.

Participants' academic skills are enhanced by practices and drills in subjects of the grade level that they have just completed using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum.

STEM PROGRAM

Ella Austin Community Center incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into all of its youth programs.

We also offer a year-round Science and Math Academy for qualified eleven- to fifteen-year-olds in partnership with St. Philip’s College, The Center of Excellence for Mathematics, and for Sciences. The academy focuses on fun topics with high-demand careers such as engineering, biotechnology, game design, alternative energy, chemistry, environmental science, and more.

At-risk youth aged 6–14 years of age (elementary –and middle school grades).

• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Computer Use

Free general admission for Alamo Colleges, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Trinity University, and the University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty and staff with their school IDs or business cards through our Educational Institution partnership.

Must show proof of school affiliation.

Free.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP/WIC benefits) are eligible for free admission to The McNay.

Free. Must present proof of benefits.

San Antonio has a rich history of telling our stories and sharing our culture. Art Everywhere celebrates art and artists by incorporating this art into the public realm. It adds vibrancy and a more global quality of life, promotes the creative economy, and acts as a magnet for businesses, residents, visitors, and foot traffic.

Art Everywhere makes downtown beautiful and playful – but now has even greater depth; it puts local artists (small-business people) back to work and lends downtown businesses a bit of coolness.

Click here to explore the art downtown and learn how you can take a self-guided tour!

If you are interested in supporting the Art Everywhere Project or have questions, please contact Andrea ‘Andi’ Rodriguez at [email protected]. 

San Antonio’s culture and diversity inspire a wealth of exciting activations and happenings.

Click here to find out how you can connect with San Antonio's rich, diverse culture.

An Urban Oasis.

Peacock Alley is a privately owned alley temporarily managed by Centro San Antonio, the nonprofit with a mission to make Downtown more welcoming, beautiful, playful and prosperous. 

This past summer we hosted a series of community events including movie nights, performances and markets leading to a total of 36 activations, 60 vendors, 24 performances, and over 8,000 attendees. 

Click here for the latest updates on upcoming events on Peacock Alley.

Beginner/Intermediate ensemble for singers generally in 6th-9th grades.

Our performance ensembles are the cornerstone of our organization. These choirs consist of boys and girls ages 9+ and provide a comprehensive and challenging curriculum of performance-based instruction that ranges from the basics of vocal technique to music literacy and history, all accomplished using a wide and balanced repertoire.

Ages 11-13.
Intermediate ensemble for youth with prior experience.

Start your child on the path to a lifetime of musical enjoyment and achievement. These early choral experiences create a rich and engaging environment for introducing music, singing, and rhythm to young singers. Our teachers have a passion for working with young children and the early voice. Through quality instruction, your child will develop as a musician, build confidence, and strengthen their social skills through singing and peer interaction.

Ages 7-8.
Advanced ensembles for young singers with some prior experience.

Tuition: $461 and $100 Registration fee
Register online.

Start your child on the path to a lifetime of musical enjoyment and achievement. These early choral experiences create a rich and engaging environment for introducing music, singing, and rhythm to young singers. Our teachers have a passion for working with young children and the early voice. Through quality instruction, your child will develop as a musician, build confidence, and strengthen their social skills through singing and peer interaction.

Ages 5-6.

Tuition: $390.00 & $100 registration fee
Register online.

The San Antonio Fire Museum is, as many visitors say, one of San Antonio’s hidden gems. What began as a dream of five firefighters assigned together at old #19's station in 1997, has become one of the most notable Fire Museums in the country. Today, the Museum is located at San Antonio’s original Central Fire Headquarters at 801 E Houston St next door to the world-famous Alamo.

Click here to reserve a day and time. For groups, everyone has to be present for time of reservation to gain entrance. If 20 minutes late, must pay their own. 

Admission:

• Adults: $10.00
• Seniors (60+): $6.00
• Children (3 -12): $4.00
• Children under 3: Free
• Military (is active, in uniform, and must show ID): Free
• SAFD (is active,in uniform, and must show ID): Free
• All Scheduled Groups of 10 - 25:  $2 each
• Group Tours are available for $4.00 per person (maximum of 25 per group). Pre-schedule at least TWO WEEKS in advance. For more questions, click here to send an email. 
• 1st Tuesday: Free for all ages

Come and enjoy quality time with your family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch, take a walk, enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, scenery, and de-stress.

Studies show people who spend time in parks will be sick less often, which means less time missed from school and work,  lower healthcare costs, and better overall health.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral merge the historic architecture of the nation's oldest continuously operating Catholic sanctuary with enchanting music of some of the finest, award-winning artists from around the globe.

Click here for Program Book and more information.

Free and open to the public.

San Antonio's Film and Entertainment and Media industry is currently growing at a rapid pace. The Arrows in Motion Project is a weekly program that has been created to develop, train, and prepare young adults to follow their passions into the entertainment industry.  By providing performances and resume-building oppotunities that align with our mission of encouraging creative dreamers to become authentic artist A.I.M. promotes community education and training, which, in part, prepares the participants for productive employment that meets the new professional needs of the city.

Most ages accepted. Call for more information.

Awaaz advocates work with multiple local agencies in San Antonio to better serve the unique needs of South Asian families affected by family violence. By providing culture-specific education, we aid in advocating for more comprehensive care for South Asians.

Our Mission is to collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region. 

Our Vision is to be the leading model for community archives and museums in the world.

We are open 7 days a week! Come visit us today!

Our mission is to provide all women with a therapeutic social network that encompasses culture, the arts, individual freedom, community involvement, and political advocacy.

Through a therapeutic social network built on cultural foundations, we create spaces for women to connect, share, and support one another. Collective wellness initiatives include psychoeducational workshops mixed with social and physical activities to celebrate the strength found in unity and sisterhood.

All women affected by all types of trauma

Free

Dream Kids offers a large variety of themes from object lessons, to plays, to skits, and games in order to teach children valuable lessons to help them grow.

Metro Kids is the community-based portion of the children's program that meets every Saturday during Adopt-A-Block, giving kids a taste of what Dream Kids is all about, but right in their own neighborhood!

Dream Kids held on Saturdays, please call our office for program times and registration information.

MAUC will survey the target audience annually to provide services and educational classes as determined by the family needs. MAUC provides the following services:

• Parent Engagement. Prepares parents in understanding the school system and how they are able to advocate for their children and guide them through their school years all the way to receive a higher education in a college or university.
• G.E.D. Classes. The “General Equivalent Diploma” is for adults 18 years of age and older that have not completed high school. This program prepares the student to take the GED “State Assessment” to acquire an alternative diploma to improve employment possibilities.
• ESL Classes. “English as a Second Language” is a program that supports adult immigrants in learning English to improve their basic language skills and better opportunities for employment.
• Nutrition Education. Nutrition Education assists parent(s) to understand the connection of good nutrition and physical activity such as exercise to promote good eating habits and family wellness.
• Art for Adults. Free art classes for adults are offered to promote creativity and learn techniques in art acrylic painting on canvas.
• Art for Children. Free art classes for children 7-12 years of age are offered to promote creativity, imagination and learn techniques in drawing and painting. Students also work on creative seasonal activities throughout the year.
• Adult Literacy in Spanish. Centro de Estudios provides the opportunity for immigrant parent(s) from Mexico to continue their education in completing their “Primaria” and “Secundaria “so they may receive a “certificate of completion”. The ultimate goal is to assist (parent)s in entering a “G.E.D.” program that is offered in English or Spanish and to continue the parent(s) education in reading, writing and the ability to speak in English.

Free

Welcome to Hemisfair—it’s home, no matter where you’re from.

With one complete public park and two more on the way, Hemisfair has something for everyone.

Navigating to the Hemisfair District is easy!

• Directions & Parking

Have a question about Hemisfair? 

• Hemisfair FAQ

Hemisfair is an inclusive place for everyone to enjoy.

• Accessibility

Click here to Book Your Event

The GoodHood Immersions are designed to decrease the distance between people and places.  Many of the problems facing our city are caused by a failure to see one another clearly.

During the Immersion, you will get the opportunity to spend time with new people, in a new place and get a new perspective on the Eastside of San Antonio. After a half-day of walking, talking, and eating, you will not only be able to see people and places differently but you will also be able to decrease the distance that divides us.

If you are interested in attending an Immersion or scheduling one for your small group, please email Charles Foltz with the Subject: Immersions.

Voices of Hope is part of our educations program designed for children ages 6-18: ethnically diverse and all backgrounds. Our desire is to impact the world through music rich in hope; allowing our youth to express themselves one note at a time.

If you would like to register your child, please click here:

Voices of Hope Registration Form

Target Population: Low-income children ages 6-19.

This program is completely free of charge and open to all children within the age group stated despite social or economic barriers.

Free.

Civic Engagement/Base Building: We seek to educate, facilitate, and help others understand the community engagement process through a variety of outreach efforts. Read more.

Restoritive Justice and Healing: We work to create equitable environments of support and care for students and youth who have been directly impacted by systemic racism and the inequities surrounding underserved communities. Read more.

Youth Leadership Development: AIT-SCM's YLD initiative consists of four interactive elements which include Education, Mentoring, Health and Wellness, and Advocacy/Skill-Building groups. Read more.

Tribal and Urban Native Equity: Our goal is not to just see Native American culture preserved, but honored, embraced, and thriving in Bexar County and surrounding areas. Read more.

Warrior Roots Community Organizing Training Camp: The camp's goal is to raise consciousness and develop the collective leadership skills of People's Movements in south Texas with the vision of building a sustainable network of communities capable of mobilizing to protect and defend ourselves accordingly. Read more.

Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation Advocacy: AIT-SCM is helping to revitalize their ancestral language, assemble an archive of historical documents and works, elevate a national voice, and sustain indigenous values. Read more.