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Cocktails & Conversation: The Ethics & Economics of San Antonio's Arts - Archived

  • August 20, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  • The Tobin Center

    100 Auditorium Circle
    San Antonio, Texas 78205
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Cocktails & Conversation:
CNTR/CTY & The Tobin Center Partner to Discuss the Ethics & Economics of San Antonio's Arts


CNTR/CTY is partnering with Tobin Center to present Cocktails & Conversation, an exploration of the powerful intersection of art, community, and economic impact. This event brings together creatives, cultural leaders, and changemakers to examine how San Antonio’s creative industry not only shapes the city’s identity but also fuels its growth and future.

 

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 20
Location: Tobin Center (100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205)
Time: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

 

Discussion Topics:

  • The Economic Power of Our Art Industry: Exploring the significant financial benefits of San Antonio's creative sector, including its $5.18 billion economic output and 20,845 direct jobs in 2023. We'll also discuss opportunities to further grow local demand and the impact of creative entrepreneurship.
     
  • Art as a Catalyst for Community & Placemaking: How public art and strategic creative initiatives foster stronger connections, build unique cultural identities, and enhance urban environments, making San Antonio more competitive.
     
  • Ethics in Art: Representation & Accessibility: Discussing how our local art industry can be a powerful voice for diverse and underrepresented communities, ensuring equitable access, inclusion, and authentic representation across the city.
     
  • Balancing Growth & Authenticity: A conversation on the ethical considerations of development and investment in the arts, ensuring that economic growth supports, rather than dilutes, San Antonio's vibrant and authentic artistic culture.
     

Run of Show:

  • Cocktail reception: 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm
  • Panel discussion: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
  • Audience Q&A: 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm
     

We look forward to hosting you! 

-CNTR/CTY

Date & Time

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue Details

The Tobin Center

100 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78205 The Tobin Center
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Founded in 2022 by Sammis|Ochoa, a San Antonio-based PR + Digital Marketing firm, CNTR/CTY supports Downtown San Antonio's economic development by providing networking and education opportunities to the area's business owners, business professionals, residents, students, and advocates.

Whether you live, work, or play downtown or beyond, you are welcome to join us for insightful discussions and networking in a casual setting.

Our events are all-inclusive and celebrate innovation and progress in our urban center. Discover more at CNTR/CTY online.
 


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