Archives: Projects
Teatro and Performances
Employing the use of words, movement, or a stage, the Esperanza has welcomed poets, thespians, dancers, and performers such as Marga Gomez, Colorado Sisters, Astrid Haddad, Monica Palacios, Carmelita Tropicano, […]
Visual Arts
Since the very beginning of Esperanza, art of all kinds has been integral to our work. Over the years we have been proud to host numerous visual art exhibitions providing […]
Música
The musical roots of Esperanza programs such as Noche Azul or the Chile Canta series can be traced back to our earlier music series titled MujerCanto. Mujercanto is a celebration […]
Paseo por el Westside
The Paseo por el Westside is a historic and cultural preservation community gathering on the Westside of San Antonio. The event takes places usually the first weekend in May as […]
Hays Street Bridge Restoration Campaign
**BREAKING NEWS: Texas Supreme Court Takes On Hays St. Bridge Case! Click here to read!** *Petition: Hays St. Bridge Petition for Protection of Public Access* In 2000, a diverse group […]
Save the Edward’s Aquifer Lawsuit
In the year 2002, residents of San Antonio demonstrated their commitment to protecting the Edwards Aquifer and became involved in decisions that affected the direction of our city. Thousands of […]
Corazones de Esperanza
The “Corazones de Esperanza” a part of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center community, is comprised of a group of sabia/os or “wise ones,” who are keepers of community stories and memories.
Arte es Vida Westside Cultural Project
Performances and platicas featuring historically-relevant artists, including elder women singers “Las Tesoros;” training community to survey/document cultural resources; and revival of cultural traditions such as Día de los Muertos, Las […]
CineMujer
The CineMujer series offers opportunities for unheard women’s voices to break the silence using films and videos – providing a platform for alternate perspectives with those films that depict issues […]
Día de los Muertos
Each year countless organizations and groups in San Antonio pay tribute to the deceased in observance of Dia de los Muertos. At Esperanza our Dia de los Muertos celebration occurs every […]