Follow the money. This is a truism fundamental to the history of art. And if you do follow the money, you will find that these days, increasingly, the money is traveling on a parallel rotation with mother earth: Eastward. Go East, young folks. Go East. If you live in the … Continue reading →
Let’s get this straight. Train rides are not the pastoral, romantic, or exciting experiences put forth so frequently in the nostalgic, affected fictions of novels and films. Even less so if said train ride is an obligatory means of transportation, not having other viable choices to reach a particular destination … Continue reading →
There’s a compelling argument to be made that the top competitive sports in Southern Kalifornia are surfing and surgical enhancement, in no particular order. On closer scrutiny however, one would also have to include in this rarefied list the pervasive influence of what is most definitely The National Pastime of … Continue reading →
Early in 2005, the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs asked us to design and produce a booklet for San Antonio’s first Creative Industry Economic Impact Report. This was a significant milestone for the city, and was the result of several years of strategic and political initiatives implemented by the … Continue reading →
In 2004, the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, asked us to develop a branded concept and web site to promote and market an ensemble of festivals that took place in the Fall, throughout the city. We created the Fall Art Festivals, developed the criteria for festival inclusion, designed … Continue reading →
At the request of the City of San Antonio’s Design Enhancement Program, I created and developed the Airport Art Spaces exhibitions program, designed the galleries, and curated, produced and promoted the exhibits for the City of San Antonio Aviation Department from 1995 to 2005. Below is the promotional card for … Continue reading →
I hosted and produced State Of The Art With Michael Mehl, a TV show about art and culture, and their social and economic impact in San Antonio. The show, which aired on KLRN TV (South Texas Regional PBS Station), was based on an eponymous column I had written during several … Continue reading →
In 2002, we were again asked by the NCLR (National Council Of La Raza) to design and produce the invitation and collateral print materials for the 2002 Capital Awards, the NCLR’s annual fund raising event which was held at the National Building Museum in Washington DC. 2002 NCLR Capital Awards … Continue reading →
In 2001, we were again asked by the NCLR (National Council Of La Raza) in Washington DC, to design and produce logos, graphics and print materials for the 2001 ALMA Awards, a televised event honoring Latino talent in all media which was held every year in Los Angeles. 2001 NCLR … Continue reading →
Early in 2000 we were asked by the City of San Antonio Public Art & Design Enhancement Program, which was then part of the City of San Antonio Public Works Department, to create a web site and catalog of qualified San Antonio artists and artisans with experience in public art or … Continue reading →