January 1st, 2007
Priest's House Renovation
Thanks to very generous gifts from the Ewing Halsell Foundation and the Tobin Endowment, the Margaret BattsTobin Priest’s House will be completely renovated in 2007. The Tobin Priest’s House is home to the Kathryn Y. Maxham Fibers Department, which has 50 floor looms and 10 tapestry looms - the largest collection of looms in North America.
Margaret BattsTobin Foundation Priest’s House renovations start in 2007.
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Drs. Ricardo and Harriett Romo, Gala Co-Chairs Lane and Tashya Riggs, SSAC President Paula and Ben Owen
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Katy and Ted Flato
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Karin and Scott Beckendorf
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Pat Smothers and Lori Dunlap
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Karen Harrison, Nancy and Jaime Billups
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Andi Rodriguez and Xitlalt Herrera
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Edith McAllister and James Lifshutz
 
   
October 5th, 2006
Gala 2006
Patti Halliday, Angelika Jansen-Brown, Ana Montoya, Kathy Armstrong, and Kathryn Moser
 
   
September 12th, 2006
2006 Gala Dinner Tasting
Friends of 2006 Gala Co-Chairs Lane and Tashya Riggs gathered at Club Giraud to enjoy a sample tasting of the 2006 Gala and Art Sale dinner prepared by Club Giraud with assistance from Bryan Worden, General Manager of Club Giraud, and his staff.
Friends of 2006 Gala Co-Chairs Lane and Tashya Riggs
 
   
July 1st, 2006
Porch Renovation
Thanks to a generous gift from the Ewing Halsell Foundation, the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation, the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation, and other generous gifts from many individual donors, SSAC is replacing the porches throughout historic Ursuline Campus with the able assistance of Rubiola Construction.
The porches facing the Convent Garden on the Nancy Negley Academy Building were renovated during July and August of 2006.
 
   
April 22nd, 2006
Fiesta Arts Fair 2006
Honorary Chairwoman Genevieve Lykes Duncan and event Chairpersons Dr. Rick and Andi Rodriguez enjoy the festivities of Fiesta Arts Fair 2006. Fiesta Arts Fair is a two-day, intimate, family-oriented event that includes an eclectic mix of over 120 artists from across the nation, live music, a children’s art garden, and fiesta food. Fiesta Arts Fair 2007 will take place on the weekend of April 21st and 22nd.
Photo courtesy of mysa.com.
 
   
April 13th, 2006
Savor the Arts 2006
Thanks to Savor the Arts Co-Chairs Pam Cohen, Karen Harrison, and Amber Canseco for their leadership in Savor the Arts 2006. It was a very successful event with more than 200 guests and participation by: Alamo Beer Company, Eclipse Café, Jason’s Deli, La Fonda on Main, Madhatters Tea House & Café, Marriot Rivercenter & Riverwalk, Mis En Place / Learn Aboard!, Mons Thai Bistro, Orderup, Page Barteau Catering, Piatti Italian Restaurant, SA Prime, Silo Restaurant & Bar, The Lodge Restaurant at Castle Hills, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Live music by: Acoustic Dreams. Savor the Arts 2007 will take place on March 30th.
Savor the Arts Co-Chairs Pam Cohen, Karen Harrison, and Amber Canseco
 
   
October 6th, 2005
2005 Gala and Art Sale
Gala Co-Chairs Rick and Suzanne Cavender and Kelly and Stephen Cavender celebrate the 40th Anniversary of SSAC with a 1960s theme at the 2005 Southwest School of Art & Craft Gala and Art Sale.
Rick and Suzanne Cavender and Kelly and Stephen Cavender, co-chairs of the 2005 Gala and Art Sale
 
   
May 1st, 2005
Bank of America Digital Studio
SSAC Trustee Gregg Muenster, Paula Owen, and Nikki Salzillo celebrate the opening of the Bank of America Digital Studio, located on the Navarro Campus. SSAC greatly appreciates Bank of America’s generous gift of $85,000 which made possible the acquisition of the new studio and purchase of equipment. The Bank of America Digital Studio now offers state of the art digital imaging capabilities to SSAC students.
Gregg Muenster, Paula Owen, and Nikki Salzillo in the new Bank of America Digital Studio
 
   
April 8th, 2005
Jardin de Roger Flores - Roger A. Flores II Honored
The SSAC honored the late Roger A. Flores II on April 8 ,2005, with the dedication of the Jardin de Roger Flores, the new garden entrance to the School's Ursuline Campus at the corner of Augusta and Navarro Streets. The late City Councilman, restaurant owner and SSAC Trustee had a great love for San Antonio and the arts and helped spearhead a city bond issue that made the corner renovation possible.
Evangelina and Roger A. Flores II
 
   
January 19th, 2005
Annual Angel Brunch - Happy Birthday, Helen Marie Hendrie!
More than 25 out-of-town family and friends, some from as far away as Alaska, joined another 150 or so admirers in the school’s Coates Chapel to salute one of the school’s founding trustees, Helen Marie Hendrie, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Guests at the annual Angel Donor Brunch on January 16, 2005, were entertained and moved by a lively slide show of Helen Marie’s life and family. Edith McAllister and Aubrey Carter, among others, shared stories about her many accomplishments, and the many contributions of all angel level donors were gratefully acknowledged
Founding Trustee Helen Marie Hendrie is feted on the occasion of her 90th birthday at the school's annual Angel Brunch.
 
   
December 1st, 2004
2004 Gala and Art Sale
A Japanese Garden blossomed on October 7, 2004, as more than 650 art lovers gathered for the annual Gala & Art Sale. Co-Chairs Lou Celia and Don Frost, and Andi and Dr. Rick Rodriguez, oversaw this honoring of the creative heritage of Japan. The event incorporated origami cranes, Ikebana flower arrangements, specially designed mons (symbols) to designate the art departments of the school, and an original signature stamp or “chop” that signifies ‘creativity.’ Proceeds raised by the Gala and the art sale of donated works contribute to the many on-going programs of the Southwest School -- and are thus very appreciated.
Don and Lou Celia Frost and Andi and Rick Rodriguez, co-chairs of the 2004 Gala and Art Sale.