A city’s culture is its life and soul. A city’s culture is its story. But the pandemic drastically impacted the viability of creative industries and overall cultural vibrancy in cities around the world, including San Antonio.

Lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 resulted in closures or curtailed operations at museums, art galleries, theaters, music venues, restaurants and historical sites; caused the cancellation of local cultural events; and prevented in-person arts education and other hands-on experiences.

How can we help culture get back on its feet post-pandemic? Why is doing so important for both economic and social recovery in San Antonio? In rebuilding, how can we better preserve and invest in San Antonio’s cultural identity?

Our guests:

· Stephanie LaFroscia, senior program officer for the San Antonio Area Foundation

· Mari Hernandez, education programs manager for Blue Star Contemporary

· Alexandra Van de Kamp, executive director of Gemini Ink

· Brandon Henson, executive director of the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA)

Vital Conversations is a series of community conversations centered on the San Antonio Area Foundation’s four impact areas: Livable & Resilient Communities, Youth Success, Successful Aging, and Cultural Vibrancy. This program is made possible through a collaboration between Texas Public Radio and The John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation, a Fund of The San Antonio Area Foundation.

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