UTSA invites public feedback from June 14 to July 12 around three feasible scenarios to guide the future of the Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC). View the ITC Centennial 2068 Steering Committee report and submit feedback online. The scenarios were developed by the steering committee of ITC Centennial 2068 as part of a robust community […]
Nichos are a type of Latinx/e folk-art that combines the roman catholic visual design of a ""retablo"" with the iconography and patterns found in pre-colonial Mesoamerican indigenous imagery. They are traditional recesses carved into marble or stone of the temple walls in catholic churches. Usually, inside these spaces, they would feature a specific saint or […]
The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will welcome the African American Quilting Circle, which will conduct a quilting workshop, teaching basic sewing and quilting skills.
Join us on February 17th for a virtual talk with Texan fiber artist taylor barnes. She will share her experiences navigating academia, where she was introduced to the personal and oral histories that influenced her artistic practice. barnes will discuss the processes behind choosing her materials, techniques and subject matter, and the significance of quilting […]
The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will welcome the African American Quilting Circle, which will conduct a quilting workshop, teaching basic sewing and quilting skills.
San Antonio’s treasured Asian Festival returns on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Downtown Campus. In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month the one-day performance, entertainment, and food event will celebrate the diverse Asian diaspora represented in South Texas and San Antonio. Come and […]
Long before cooking blogs and celebrity chefs, home cooks were crafting family favorites from index cards that had been preserved for generations. Keeping recipes means keeping traditions. Bring your favorite recipe to the ITC on November 5 to create a sturdy booklet that you can keep on your shelf and share with your loved ones. […]
Is there a dish your family makes that just isn’t as good anywhere else? Have you ever thought about what you would serve at a banquet that was all about you? People have shared and learned about culture through food for centuries, and recipe books are one of the easiest ways to do that! Join […]
The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will welcome the African American Quilting Circle, which will conduct a quilting workshop, teaching basic sewing and quilting skills.
Rebecca Sharpless The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures welcomes historian Rebecca Sharpless, author of “Grain and Fire: History of Baking in the American South,” to discuss how food customs shape cultures. Whether you like biscuits, cornbread, hot rolls, flour or corn tortillas – how you answer may say a lot about you. Sharpless will talk […]
Octavio Quintanilla Join us for an artist and poetry reception celebrating National Poetry Month, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Octavio Quintanilla, the former San Antonio Poet Laureate. Experience Quintanilla's artistry through recitations of his poetry and gain insight into his unique fusion of poetry and painting showcased in his exhibit, Frontextos. Mexican Cultural […]
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures Prepares for the next phase Join us for an open house with opportunities for memory sharing and building excitement for the museum’s next chapter. WHEN: Friday, May 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
