UTSA Arts

This honor recognizes his incredible creative contributions to the arts in Texas and beyond. Congratulations, Professor Parker! #UTSACOLFA #UTSA #UTSAArts

An acclaimed artist and musician, Parker transforms public spaces through immersive, collaborative sound sculptures. His work has been showcased around the world from the Lincoln Center Festival to the American Academy in Rome.

We are thrilled to share that Steve Parker, Associate Professor of Instruction with the School of Music, has been named the 2025 Texas State Visual Artist in 3D by the Texas Legislature!

Mark attended McLennan Community College, holds a BA in Social Work from Baylor University and an MFA in Art & Social Practice from Portland State University.

He is passionate about working with the community and has worked locally and nationally with dozens of organizations to co-create immersive, participatory projects.

UTSA Arts, the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement, and the UTSA School of Art are thrilled to welcome Mark Menjívar to the faculty this summer! Mark has been appointed as Associate Professor of Public Practice in the Arts and Associate Director of UTSA Arts.

🌟 UTSA Giving Day starts tomorrow! Helps Build the Nest and support public arts programming, community arts education, and community-engaged initiatives involving creative writing, dance, dramatic arts, film, music, and visual art! givingday.utsa.edu 🔗

Join our Plein Air Drawing & Painting weekend workshop on April 5 & 6, where you'll explore different techniques and develop your style while learning landscape principles in a beautiful outdoor setting! 🔗Learn more at utsa.edu/communityart

Learn the art of broom making and jewelry construction! Craft your own functional, handcrafted brooms or design stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces ✨ Register now 🔗 utsa.edu/communityart

Got any Tuesday night plans? Join us in celebrating 50 years of excellence in the arts with a special anniversary concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Tobin Center. It will be a wonderful night showcasing the talent, creativity and vision that define UTSA’s fine arts programs. Learn more: bit.ly/41o5Q30 #UTSA @UTSACOLFA @UTSAMusic @UTSAArts @TobinCenterSA

📣 CALLING ALL TEEN ARTISTS   Don’t miss out on 7904 | New Media: Beyond the Basics! This advanced course in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is perfect for teen artists who want to advance their skills on the digital canvas!💻   Register 🔗 bit.ly/TSI25SP

Explore your creativity with UTSA Community Art Classes! There’s still space available: 🌿 3/8 – Paper Botanicals 🧹 3/15 – Broom Making: A Comprehensive Introduction 💍 3/19 – Jewelry Construction with Wire 🖌️ 4/5 – Plein Air Drawing & Painting 🔗 utsa.edu/communityart

Turn your 2025 resolutions into ✨ creations ✨ with our adult Community Art Classes!   Explore your creativity in areas like jewelry making, painting, drawing, digital photography, book arts, papermaking, printmaking, and fiber arts. Register now 🔗 utsa.edu/communityart

Capturing the beauty of our Southwest Campus 🌿✨ #UTSA #CampusVibes @UTSAArts

Happy New Year! 🎉 From our Roadrunner family to yours, we wish you all the best in 2025. #UTSA #BirdsUp 🤙

🚨 ICYMI: Stay in the loop with all things Young Artist Programs! Follow them on social media for the latest updates, exciting announcements, and a behind-the-scenes look at UTSA’s Community Art Programs for kids and teens. #utsaarts

Unwrap new memories with your loved ones this holiday season! 💝 Don’t miss your chance—register for community art classes today and make this season extra special ➡️ utsa.edu/communityart

The KIDS (Kids Initiating Design Solutions) program empowers young artists to explore architecture and design by engaging with the built world 🏛️ We were thrilled to showcase our 5th-grader’s incredible creations at the 2024 Fall Showcase! #utsaarts #utsayap

Submit your scholarship application today ➡️ adobe.ly/3ZuXaXy Email your completed form to communityart@utsa.edu to get started and help us make art accessible!

Did you know there are scholarships available for Community Art Programs? The Crownfield Scholarship Fund can help cover a significant portion of tuition for any Adult art class, and the Noelle His Fund provides support specifically for ceramics students aged 18-21.