UTSA Arts connects the cultures of the world to our community through world-class programs, exhibits, and performances leveraging partnerships with other arts organizations in San Antonio, across Texas and the nation. UTSA Arts provides educational programs for the benefit of people of all ages and backgrounds who desire to develop their creative abilities in a safe and supportive environment.

Excellence in the Arts

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En Vivo Concert Series

Each year, multiple guest artists and ensembles come to UTSA’s campuses for performances, residencies, masterclasses, and clinics. The En Vivo concert series is presented free to the general public, and we welcome you to campus to be inspired by these world-class artists.

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Art Exhibitions

UTSA Art Galleries host curated and juried exhibitions by professional artists and organize scholarly and thematic exhibitions that encourage cultural dialogues on wide-ranging topics for the University and San Antonio communities.

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Community Art Classes

Community Art classes are open for enrollment to anyone who is interested in exploring the creative arts. Classes provide a great learning environment for anyone who has a desire to make art and values individualized attention!

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Summer Camps

The School of Music is home to lifelong music learning experiences for a wide range of ages and musical abilities. From On-Corps, our beginning band for veterans, to our award-winning String Project during the academic year, and a number of camps for middle- and high-school students during the summer, we nurture music learning in a collaborative and supportive environment.

UTSA Arts Events

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Feb

1

2024

Guest Recital: Duo Precipice

Recital Hall

Our first En Vivo recital of the semester!

Feb

26

2024

Guest Recital: James Scott & Nadia Soree

Recital Hall

The next event in our Guest Recital series!

“UTSA Arts is one piece of UTSA’s bold recommitment to arts education. It will be a space of collaboration and co-creation that meaningfully engages with artists, performers, funding agencies, school districts, donors, art institutions and the whole of San Antonio’s aesthetically rich and historically grounded arts communities.”
Glenn Martinez, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts Stumberg Distinguished University Chair Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures
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July 10, 2024

Dr. Catherine Clinton Features on History Podcast

Howdy Roadrunners, are you looking for a history related listen this afternoon? Well we have you covered! Run on over and listen to the latest episode of the “America: A History” podcast hosted by Liam Heffernan featuring our very own professor of American history, Dr. Catherine Clinton!

Catherine Clinton Featured with IPPH

July 3, 2024

The Institute of Politics Policy and History Presents "In The Room with Dr. Catherine Clinton," The Lincoln Series

Dr. Catherine Clinton, Denman Chair of American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio and The Institute of Politics Policy and History.

Joe Steussy (former director of the Division of Music) and Alan Craven (former director of the Division of English, Classics and Philosophy) put the finishing touches on the UTSA Alma Mater in January of 1982.

May 30, 2024

Celebrating 50 years of musical excellence: The School of Music at UTSA

This year, UTSA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its School of Music, a milestone that honors its long-standing legacy and influence in music in higher education.

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