Department Of Arts And Culture San Antonio

At the Department of Arts & Culture, we strive to enrich the quality of life of San Antonio residents and visitors by leading and investing in San Antonio’s arts and culture while championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable city. Whether you are an artist, organization, or arts enthusiast, we are here to help.

• The department is comprised of four divisions: Arts Funding, Public Art, Cultural Events & Exhibits and Film, Music & Marketing. Click here for a list of staff members.
• The department’s policies and procedures are advised by the San Antonio Arts Commission, whose members are appointed by City Council and the Mayor.
• We are funded by the hotel occupancy tax and supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Our Public Art projects are also paid with public funds associated with City of San Antonio bond programs.