The Metropolis of San Antonio’s Division of Arts & Tradition has introduced the completion of Orgullo Tejano (Tejano Satisfaction) installations by San Antonio artist Luis Lopez. Impressed by the musical legacy of Historic Outdated Freeway 90, the principle art work (positioned close to the intersection of Outdated Freeway 90 and SW 37 St.) depicts a 14-foot-tall mosaic and metal accordion participant with the accordion as an extension of the sculpture’s physique. From the sculpture’s mouth flows a speech scroll, utilized in a number of Mesoamerican cultures, to determine sound. A smaller companion piece may be discovered on the River Stroll Public Artwork Backyard which contains a colourful outstretched mosaic accordion.
“Orgullo Tejano was created to honor the legacy of Tejano conjunto music and the artistry of accordion gamers,” Lopez mentioned. “This set up creates a way of cultural empowerment and enlightenment and promotes the richness, well being, and pleasure of our group. I hope that this piece not solely pays homage to our heritage but additionally challenges the creativeness and conjures up future generations.”
As well as, the Division of Arts & Tradition has launched the Official Metropolis of San Antonio 2024 Fiesta Medals, that includes the accordion participant.
“The group requested for the art work to deal with music traditions and celebrations utilizing a vivid and vibrant colour palette,” Division of Arts & Tradition Director Krystal Jones mentioned. “It’s a good match for our official 2024 Fiesta medal, and we hope the group proudly wears it whereas having fun with the sights and sounds of our metropolis throughout this energetic time.”
The Official Metropolis of San Antonio medals shall be out there to San Antonians throughout a Fiesta Medal Giveaway on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. to midday on the Centro de Artes Gallery (101 S. Santa Rosa), and the artist shall be onsite to fulfill and greet gallery guests. These limited-edition medals are free on a first-come, first-served foundation (whereas provides final, one per individual). 
Following this giveaway, the Division of Arts & Tradition will provide the Official Metropolis of San Antonio medal via the Donate to the Arts program. Any contributors donating $20 or extra shall be mailed one medal (whereas provides final).
For extra details about Orgullo Tejano and the Division of Arts & Tradition’s Donate to the Arts Program, go to SanAntonio.gov/Arts and comply with @getcreativesa. 
