Abbreviation | SACA |
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Formation | 1993 |
Founder | Manuel Castillo, Cruz Ortiz, Juan Miguel Ramos |
Type | 501(c)(3) |
74-2852981 | |
Headquarters | 2120 El Paso Street, San Antonio, Texas, US |
Coordinates | 29°25′13″N 98°31′28″W / 29.420272°N 98.52433°W |
President | Ernesto Olivo |
Website | Official website |
San Anto Cultural Arts (SACA) is an American 501(c)(3) art nonprofit founded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S..[1] They operate two programs: the community mural and public art program (CMP), and El Placazo Community Newspaper and mentor program.[1]
It was founded Manuel "Manny" Castillo, Cruz Ortiz, and Juan Miguel Ramos.[1] Castillo led the organization as its first Executive Director from 1993 until 2009, until his death.[2][3] Since 2021, SACA has taught hundreds of students about the arts and has completed more than 60 murals in San Antonio's Westside.[2][4] SACA has hosted the annual Chancla Fest, with live music, free flip flops, and food since 2022.[5][6][7]