WALL TIME | MURALS
Wall Time is a platform for artistic opportunity where S.M.A.R.T. celebrates local, national and international artists. We believe our murals tell stories, inspire reflection, encourage collaboration and form connections that transcend differences. We bring people and countries together through the power of art.
Thank you to all our Community Partners.
CODO A CODO (elbow to elbow)
Background [San Antonio + Argentina]
In 2022, local business owner Lisa Wong, brought her dream to a reality with the purchase of a new building in Southtown. S.M.A.R.T. Executive Director Andy Benavides was hired to curate and facilitate the connection between INTI (from Argentina based in Barcelona) and Wong. Codo a Codo is INTI's first mural in Texas.
Location Rosario's 722 S. St. Mary's Street
Community Partner Rosario's
Artist Inti @inti.artist
The Parade
Background [San Antonio + Spain]
In 2021 S.M.A.R.T. mentored local artist Rudy Herrera on bringing his vision for The Parade to life. Because of S.M.A.R.T.'s global reach, we connected Rudy with international artist Jorge Rodriguez Gerada from Barcelona, Spain who mentored and assisted Herrera with his first large scale work. An international cultural collaboration we are very proud to have been a part of. Local and global together strengthens us all.
Location Kress Building Downtown San Antonio | 311 E. Houston, Corner of E. Houston and Jefferson
Community Partners Centro San Antonio, City of San Antonio, Kress owners??/
Artist Rudy M. Herrera @rmhworks
COVID MURAL CAMPAIGN #doitforsa
Background
In April 2021 S.M.A.R.T. was approached to create a public awareness mural campaign by MM Creative to organize and produce murals for the City of San Antonio (COSA). We were honored and excited to partner with six City districts (D1-5, D-7) showcasing the work of local artists. #doitforsa
Community Partners / Locations
D1 Marriage & Family Institute 1528 N. Main • D2 First Stop Convenience 2553 E. Houston St.•
D3 Highland Food Mart 2402 Hicks Ave • D4 Fiesta Grocery 7208 Brook Valley •
D5 La Norteña 2002 S. Flores • D7 Jefferson Bodega 1005 Donaldson Ave.
Artists James Supa, Kaldric Dow, Ana Hernandez, Gerry Garcia, RUBIO, Kim Bishop
COATS FOR KIDZ
Background
December 2022, S.M.A.R.T. with our community partners launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in need. Partnering with international artist Jorge Rodriguez Gerada, Gerada created a large scale portrait of a Latina. S.M.A.R.T. then orchestrated Briscoe Elementary 4th and 5th grade students to place the collected coats in a jacket and hood design. Coats were distributed to 5 local schools - receiving 100 each. Keeping children warm over these cold San Antonio winter snaps. We think that's pretty S.M.A.R.T.
Location Briscoe Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
Community Partners Briscoe Elementary, Generations Federal Credit Union, Councilwoman Teri Castillo, FPO Marketing, City Tribe Church, Akouo Church, Puro Unity, Old Navy, godiview210
Artist Jorge Rodriguez Gerada
B & D Icehouse
Background Jody Bailey Newman and Steve Newman opened Bruno's Dive Bar (formerly B & D Icehouse) with one important thing on their minds - to pay tribute to its original owners Bruno and Diane Dzanski who ran B & D for 50 years. The mural pays homage to Bruno and Diane right in the heart of Southtown.
Location 1004 S. Alamo St, SATX
Community Partners Tito's Vodka, Bruno's Dive Bar
Artist RUBIO
WORLD HERITAGE MURALS
Background
In 2017 Public Art San Antonio invited S.M.A.R.T. to create murals along the World Heritage trail. Honored to participate, we mentored artists, connected and educated community and made the southside of our City even more beautiful.
Locations Stinson Municipal Airport 8410 Mission Rd. | 410 Underpass and Villamain Rd.
Community Partners Thank you PASA, City of San Antonio, District 3 Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran, Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field and American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions.
Artists Stinson Airport: Joe De La Cruz, Jose Cosme, Chris Montoya | 410 Underpass: Christina Sosa Noriega, Chris Montoya, Albert Garza, Joe De La Cruz.
The 1906 S.M.A.R.T. Campus
Background
The S.M.A.R.T. building is adorned with murals created by local and international artists.
Location 1906 S. Flores San Antonio, TX
Artists Soupe Laws, Crystal Tamez, Andy Benavides, Joe De La Cruz, Ashley Valentine Garza, Agusto Benavides
The Garden
Background
In 2021 Briscoe Elementary 5th grader artist Satori Hernandez gave S.M.A.R.T. permission to recreate her drawing as a mural in the S.M.A.R.T. community garden. This mural lives in the Briscoe SMART Garden where the birds, bees, critters and people get to enjoy it every day.
Location 1619 S. Flores, St. Henry's Church courtyard, San Antonio, TX
Comunity Partners Briggs
Artist Satori Hernandez