Tagged: Fiesta Commission

Fiesta 2013
3:26 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

See San Antonio History At The Institute Of Texan Culture's Fiesta Medal Mania

Credit Institute of Texan Cultures
A previous "Heavy Medal" contest winner's sash. It weighed about 10 pounds and includes 208 medals -- all from a single year's Fiesta celebration

A new exhibit is on display at the Institute of Texan Cultures showcasing 1,200 Fiesta medals from years past, well ahead of this year's Fiesta celebration.

Call it a 'living history' of a beloved pastime for San Antonio's Fiesta celebration, Fiesta Medal Mania is a new partnership between the Fiesta Commission and UTSA.

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Fiesta 2013
7:39 am
Fri November 2, 2012

Fiesta 2013 Poster 'Celebrates Culture, History and Spirit' of Event

Credit Stuart Seal / The Fiesta Commission
The official 2013 poster, "Bridging the Traditions and Cultures of Fiesta," by artist Stuart Seal

It's only November, but Fiesta is already kicking off. On Thursday, leaders with the Fiesta Commission unveiled the official 2013 Fiesta poster by artist Stuart Seal.

Seal's work, "Bridging the Traditions and Cultures of Fiesta," will represent the celebration and marks the start of the season to Fiesta.

"The poster represents our heritage signified by the Rose Window of Mission San Jose which frames Fiesta," said Seal.

The water color, colored-pencil work is reflective of the spark, energy and icons of San Antonio, said Seal.

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