Upcoming Events
Blossoms & Blooms 2012!
04/14/12 @ 11:00 AM
Join us on Saturday, April 14, 11:00-8:00 for a fun-filled, art-filled, food-filled, music-filled, friends-filled day!
Blossoms & Blooms Art Festival is a fundraiser benefiting Inspire Community Fine Art Center and Mahncke Park Neighborhood Assoc.
Join us for Entertainment from local Performers throughout the day, (including The Melissa Ludwig Band, Les Flammes de Rouge and the British Are Coming), Food and Beverages prepared by local restaurants, Art and Craft Activities for all ages, a Silent Auction hosted by Mahncke Park N.A., Demonstrations by Inspire Fine Art Center Artists/Instructors and much more! Free and open to the public!
Click Here for Info About Our Flower Decorating Event
Wanna Sell Your Art? Click Here for Registration Form
Free Family Art Day : February 11th
02/11/12 @ 10:00 AM
Join us on Saturday, February 11th from 10am-2pm for Free Family Art Day!
About Free Family Art Day:
“Passport to Inspiration” Family Art Day series happens on the second Saturday of every month and is a part of our focus on community outreach. At the first visit participants will receive a passport. On each Saturday you attend, you will receive a stamp in the passport , enjoy creating various art projects and have a snack- all from the country being represented that day.
When the child has four stamps in their passport, he/she will receive a free T-shirt and when a child has seven stamps, he/she will receive 50% off the registration fee for an art class!
Past Events
Student Show & Holiday Marketplace
12/08/11 @ 6:00 PM
On Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:00 -8:00 will be the opening of Inspire’s Student Show for the Fall session, highlighting the wonderful works from our talented students, and the kick off for our Holiday Marketplace, featuring handmade holiday items made by local artisans. It will be a fun & festive evening!!
The Marketplace will continue through December 16.
Come browse and buy anytime during our regular business hours!"
If you’r interested in seeing this show, CLICK HERE for an invitation.
Free Family Art Day- December 10th
12/10/11 @ 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 10th from 10am-2pm:
Visiting Germany with Kathleen Messina. Holiday crafts and “Gingerbread houses”.
About Free Family Art Day:
“Passport to Inspiration” Family Art Day series happens on the second Saturday of every month and is a part of our focus on community outreach. At the first visit participants will receive a passport. On each Saturday you attend, you will receive a stamp in the passport , enjoy creating various art projects and have a snack- all from the country being represented that day.
When the child has four stamps in their passport, he/she will receive a free T-shirt and when a child has seven stamps, he/she will receive 50% off the registration fee for an art class!
Free Family Art Day - November 12th
11/12/11 @ 10:00 AM
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the Month for Free Family Art Day, held here at Inspire’s Fine Art Center. Bring the whole family for some delicious goodies and free, inspiring art activities.
Saturday, November 12th from 10am-2pm:
Visiting Ecuador with Charles Ingram. We will also do some Thanksgiving placemats.
Gargoyles for the 21st Century
10/29/11 @ 5:00 PM
Use your imagination and create what you think a 21st Century Gargoyle should look like.
Stone, metal, mixed media, you are only limited by your imagination!
The gargoyles will be judged by participating artists. The winner will win the admiration of their peers, half the entry fees and various prizes. The work will be on display at Inspire for the month of November.
Saturday, October 29,
5:00-9:00 at the Inspire Art Center
200 Queen Anne Ct., San Antonio, TX 78209
$35.00 Entry Fee
Instructor-Student Exhibition & Reception
09/01/11 @ 6:00 PM
Inspire presents our Instructor-Student Art Exhibition & Reception.
This Thursday come join us for a meet and greet with our instructors.
September 1, 2011
6pm ~ 8pm
200 Queen Anne Court
Free Family Art Day - Passport to Inspiration
09/10/11 @ 10:30 AM
“Passport to Inspiration” Family Art Day series happens on the second Saturday of every month and is a part of our focus on community outreach.
At the first visit participants will receive a passport. On each Saturday you attend, you will receive a stamp in the passport , enjoy creating various art projects and have a snack- all from the country being represented that day.
When the child has four stamps in their passport, he/she will receive a free T-shirt and when a child has seven stamps, he/she will receive 50% off the registration fee for an art class!
Join us Saturday, Sept. 10 – Experience Japan with John Edmundson
El Dorado Elementary's after-school art program
06/03/11 @ 2:34 PM
Pieces from El Dorado Elementary’s afterschool art program. Part of the Inspire “Outreach” program.
To learn more about our “Outreach” program visit our About page for more detailed information.
Free Family Art Day - Passport to Inspiration
04/09/11 @ 10:00 AM
Join us on a “trip” to Australia, Saturday April 9th from 10am-2pm. Bring the whole family for some delicious Australian goodies and free, inspiring art activities. The day will be hosted by artist Terry Lopez de Castillar!
Inspire's on Fire Juried Exhibition & Gala
09/16/11 @ 7:00 PM
Our third annual Inspire’s on Fire Juried Exhibition & Gala
Friday, September 16 at the Witte.
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets!
-Enjoy fine cuisine catered by “Spice of Life”, sip cool beverages and stroll through the gallery of original art.
-Vote for the People’s Choice Award.
-Celebrate the winners of our juried art exhibit.
-Participate in our Silent Auction and Raffle.
Blossoms and Blooms
05/14/11 @ 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 14 – A fun block party with art activities, music and food!
Event is from 11:00am – 7:00pm
If you are an artist who wants to have a booth space for $30, download the application form and get it in by Monday, May 9.
House Warming!
03/25/11 @ 6:00 PM
Friday, March 25, 6:00-8:00 for Inspire’s wonderful students and supporters. Come see what is going on at our new facility at 200 Queen Anne Ct.!
On and Off Fred Studio Tour
02/18/11 @ 11:00 AM
Friday, February 18
6:00 to 9:00 pm – ON & OFF FRED AUTOGRAPH PARTY
Opening Reception @ Bihl Haus Arts
2803 Fredericksburg Road/210.383.9723 Music by Johnny P & the Wiseguys, hors d’heuvres & libations
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Saturday, February 19
11:00 am to 6:00 pm – ON & OFF FREDERICKSBURG ROAD STUDIO TOUR
800 block of Fredericksburg Road Music by South Texas Jazz, art videos, food vendors Co-sponsored by Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association & Bihl Haus Arts
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Sunday, February 20
Noon to 5:00 pm – ON & OFF FREDERICKSBURG ROAD STUDIO TOUR
2:00 to 5:00 pm – PASA Studio Tour Bike Ride, begins at Bihl Haus Arts – 2803 Fredericksburg Road/210.207.1436
5:30 to 8:30 pm – SAY GOODNIGHT, FRED Closing reception @ Long Hall Gallery 618 W. Craig Place/210.320.4852
Art pARTy
02/10/11 @ 5:30 PM
Please join us, Michael Imbimbo Inc. Architects, at our preview party for the ON & OFFredricksburg Rd. Studio Tour
Featured Artists include David Zarzamora Casas, Danville Chadbourne, Dale Jenssen, Stacy Parten, Cee Jay Black, Russell Stephenson, Mark Crutsinger, Rex Hausmann, David S. Rubin, Angel Rodriguez-Diaz, James Hetherington, Laurel Gibson, Olimpia Perez, David Alcantar, Michael Imbimbo, AIA
Thursday, February 10th, from 5:30-8:30 PM
Hors D’Oeuvres + Drinks
RSVP – 210.403.3636
lee.imbimbo@michaelimbimbo.com
Armonic Arts
02/11/11 @ 6:00 PM
Armonic Arts presents: A Winter Art Extravaganza – Feb 11th & 12th from 6-10pm
Nothing over $200
Featuring new art from Laurel Gibson, Juan Gonzalez, Kimberly Newsome, Irina Bezruchko and Jeremiah Heye
Poetry Reading hostedby Emily Jones featuring Dr. Linda Winterbottom
1511 E. Sandalwood, San Antonio, TX 78209
Free Family Art Day
10/09/10 @ 10:00 AM
Second Saturday of every month!
Get Ready for Halloween! Inspire Fine Art Center is hosting it’s monthly free family art day, Saturday October 9th from 10am-2pm! Spend as little or as much time as you’d like on the projects of the day. Bring the entire family for a day of art and fun!
2010 Raffle Items
09/03/10 @ 12:00 PM
Inspire’s on Fire Celebration
09/16/10 @ 6:30 PM
Celebrate an evening of Art, Music, Food, & Friends.
Enjoy a delicious spread of fine cuisine, sip cool beverages and dance to the beat of live music all Inspired from the Arts!
Inspire Fine Art Center,
Inspire’s on Fire Celebration
Thursday, September 16, 6:30-9:00,
St. Anthony de Padua’s Reception Hall
102 Lorenz Road, 78209
Stroll through the gallery of original art…
Vote for your favorite works…
Celebrate the winners of our
juried art exhibit…
Participate in our exciting raffle…
and experience the fun of creativity through
our collaborative art project!
Cost of a ticket is $50, two tickets $75.
Inspire’s on Fire - Inspired Artists Juried Art Competition
08/19/10 @ 10:00 AM
UPDATE:
Congratulations to the winners of our Inspire’s on Fire 2010 Juried art competition!
Student winners:
Jaclyn Bowes 1st place 2D,
Kyla Vance- 1st place 3D
Amateur Winners:
Debbe Blackburn Bernstein-1st place 2D,
Vivian Rodriquez-Runner up 2D,
Carolyn Croft- 1st place 3D
Professional winners:
Michael Witzel-1st place 2D,
Kathleen Baker Pittman-Runner up 2D,
Michael Saul – 1st place 3D.
Winning artwork will be displayed for the month of October at Barry Framing, Order-Up- Quarry location and Central Market.
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Find your category! Are you a…
- New Kid on the Block, with sparks smoldering? 17 years of age and up
- Amateur Artist, blazing a trail? 21 and up
- Professional Artist,( has sold and/or sells work), been around the block and scorching hot? 21 and up.
Open to artists who live in San Antonio and adjacent counties
Both 2D and 3D works accepted
Calendar
August 18 & 19: Art Drop Off! 10am-7pm
August 20: Selection Committee
August 23: Notification of Selected Work
August 27: Deadline for picking up Non-Selected Work.
August 27 thru September 14: Friend Raiser- People’s Choice Award Voting
September 16: “Inspire’s on Fire” Celebration.
September 20: Pick-Up Artwork.
Awards
Each 1st place winner receives: $500.00
Each 2nd place winner receives: $50.00 gift certificate.
People’s Choice Award Pot is split between Inspire and winner, up to $300.
Votes (dots) are one dollar each, friends/family can vote as often as they like!
Winning work will be on display in area businesses for the month of October!
Download the registration form here: Juried Art Show Form 2010
Poymer Clay Workshop
03/31/10 @ 9:30 AM
Polymer Clay is an oil based clay that hardens when oven baked. It’s known for it’s bright colors and versatility. This workshop will focus on creating colorful jewelry, like earrings and pendants.
Wednesday, March 31
Join us from 9:30am to 2:30pm for only $25
To register, call Inspire: 210-829-5592
Raku Rodeo
03/27/10 @ 1:00 PM
Join instructor Michael Saul for an opportunity to learn glazing and firing. Even take home 2 Raku pieces!
March 27th from 1:00pm-6:00pm
Cost $48
To register, call Inspire: 210-829-5592
Summer Camp 2010
08/20/10 @ 8:30 AM
Half Day camps 8:30-12:30
Cost: $125
Photoshop for kids (June 7-11)
Spend half the time working on original drawings and paintings and then learn how to use the photo shop software to change and embellish. (Cros)
“Night at the Museum 2” (June 14-18)
Learn about the artists and artwork from the movie Night at the Museum 2. Create paintings and artwork in the style of famous artists! Even sneak a peek at the movie. (Linda Bowling & Morgan Moore)
“Alice in Wonderland” (June 21-25)
Draw pictures using pencils, pastels, & charcoal in the style of “peering through a looking glass.” Create your own ceramic tea set and have a tea party! (Terry Lopez de Castilla & Kathy Maple)
Hip Hop Camp! (June 28 – July 2)
Experience the fun creating your own hip-hop music and design a CD cover. Cros is an experienced Hip-Hop artist who will take you through the process of creating lyrics and rhythms. (Cros)
Folk Art (July 5-9)
Chicano, Russian, French… Create artwork based on various cultures folk art. Experience different medias: drawing, painting, collage, sculpture… (Patti Reed & Ricardo Lara)
Rhythms (July 12-16)
Experience rhythms in drawing, drumming and explore other rhythmic creations. Learn drawing techniques with pencil, pastels and charcoal. (T-Bow & Ricardo)
Masks from around the world (July 19-23)
Learn about different cultures through exploring and creating various masks. Experience paper mache, ceramics, collage and more! (Ricardo Lara & Patti Reed)
Bugs! (July 26-30)
Create and mold bugs out of clay, create a habitat for them to live in, draw and paint your own original bug. (Morgan Moore & Kathy Maple)
All about me! (August 2-6) – Focus on drawing your own portraits & express yourself while you create your own mandala ( Morgan Moore & Terry Lopez de Castilla)
“Night at the Museum 2” (August 9-13)
Learn about the artists and artwork from the movie Night at the Museum 2. Create paintings and artwork in the style of famous artists! Even sneak a peek at the movie. (Linda Bowling & Morgan Moore )
Photoshop for kids (August 16-20)
Spend half the time working on original drawings and paintings and then learn how to use the photo shop software to change and embellish. (Cros)
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The morning will have a mid-morning snack break, so please bring your favorite snack and wear clothes you can get messy!
Register by calling Inspire at (210) 829-5592
Free Family Art Day
04/10/10 @ 10:00 AM
FREE FAMILY ART DAY – Second Saturday of every month!
Inspire Fine Art Center is hosting it’s monthly free family art day, Saturday March 13th from 10am-2pm! Spend as little or as much time as you’d like on the projects of the day. Bring the entire family for a day of art and fun!
