Artpace is a contemporary art space located in downtown San Antonio created to support artists with residences, exhibitions and educational programs to foster the creative process. In a combined effort with local jazz station KRTU Jazz 91.7, Artpace is bringing the final installment of their Members Only Rooftop Jazz Concert Series this week. This series aims to bring together members of Artpace and KRTU to celebrate art and jazz. These concerts highlight a particular jazz theme celebrating historical figures and styles performed by local and regional artists. Guests are able to mingle while enjoying a night of jazz and drinks.

This week’s concert will take place on Friday November 18 from 8p.m. to 11p.m.  In a night of Jazz Meets Motown, there will be a live soul and jazz performance by Bill King Quintet featuring vocalist Michelle Garibay of PM Soul.  They will perform classics by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Food and drinks will be provided by Alamo Beer, Pedernales Cellars and Pinch Crawfish Kitchen.  Art performers will include video projectionist Chris Jackson and DJ Chris Galvan will provide the background music for dancing the night away. The event is open and free to KRTU and Artpace members only.  Various levels of memberships are available starting at $35.  More information on memberships is available online.  (Artpace, 2016)

Since it opened in 1995 Artpace has housed more than 200 artists through the International Artist-in-Residence program. Every year they host three residencies that include a Texas-based artist, one national artist and one international artist who are each chosen by a guest curator. After an eight week residency the artists will have their exhibits on site for two months. The purpose of these residencies is to give artists every opportunity to grow by giving them the resources they need.

Artpace
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-4900