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If These Walls Could Talk : Organization s name is synonymous with murals in San Antonio

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Ayala: For San Antonio arts groups, normal didn t include everyone, and a new normal might not either

Skip to main content Currently Reading Ayala: For San Antonio arts groups, normal didn t include everyone, and a new normal might not either FacebookTwitterEmail It’s impossible to imagine getting through the coronavirus pandemic without arts and culture. Movies, music, literature, visual art, spoken word and dance have gotten us through some tough times. They’ve kept us company, helped us cope, lessened the isolation. Yet for as much as arts and cultural groups, and individual artists themselves, have contributed to the city’s identity and vibrancy, the relationship hasn’t been reciprocal. Before the coronavirus struck, the city was an arts, culture and historic landmark destination. Cultural tourism was part of the city’s ethos.

Cultural Vibrancy: A Conversation About The Future of Arts & Culture In San Antonio

A city’s culture is its life and soul. A city’s culture is its story. But the pandemic drastically impacted the viability of creative industries and overall cultural vibrancy in cities around the world, including San Antonio. Lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 resulted in closures or curtailed operations at museums, art galleries, theaters, music venues, restaurants and historical sites; caused the cancellation of local cultural events; and prevented in-person arts education and other hands-on experiences. Lost jobs and other economic uncertainties meant less discretionary income for outings and experiences, and a devastating dip in cultural tourism, which in turn jeopardize the livelihoods of artists, cultural institutions and organizations, and individuals working in San Antonio’s arts and culture and hospitality sectors.

Cultural Vibrancy: A Conversation About the Future of Arts & Culture in San Antonio

A city’s culture is its life and soul. A city’s culture is its story. But the pandemic drastically impacted the viability of creative industries and overall cultural vibrancy in cities around the world, including San Antonio. Lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 resulted in closures or curtailed operations at museums, art galleries, theaters, music venues, restaurants and historical sites; caused the cancellation of local cultural events; and prevented in-person arts education and other hands-on experiences. Lost jobs and other economic uncertainties meant less discretionary income for outings and experiences, and a devastating dip in cultural tourism, which in turn jeopardize the livelihoods of artists, cultural institutions and organizations, and individuals working in San Antonio’s arts and culture and hospitality sectors.

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