The Must See Murals in San Antonio This Summer – Travis Park Church

San Antonio, Texas continues to be one of the most visited cities in the US. Every summer thousands of people visit the Alamo City to enjoy the Riverwalk. Additionally, San Antonio is the fastest growing city in the nation. The US Census Bureau estimates that 14,000 people moved to San Antonio from 2020 and 2021. What this tells us is that the people who are visiting might need a tip or two from your friendly neighborhood tour guide, about WHAT ELSE is there to see and do other than visiting the Alamo or Riverwalk. Below is one of the MUST SEE MURAL PROJECTS in SAN ANTONIO THIS SUMMER.

ALL ARE WELCOMED LOVE CONQUERS HATE – In 2022 The Travis Park Church, with the help of Centro San Antonio, Community First Health Plans and EHCU Publications, commissioned 6 artists to paint giant stained glass-like window murals on the church. All of the murals speak to issues that that church advocates for such as immigration, LGBTQ/Trans rights, homeless advocacy and more. The artists involved spent months on the planning and painting of these amazing murals. Continue reading to discover the meaning of the murals as described by the artists. 

Haileymarmolejo

This piece is about the resilience of Mexican American people, Indigenous people and the people of San Antonio. It’s about empowerment, representation and inclusivity. It’s about the capacity to love that each of us holds, despite the hate we may encounter. It’s a reminder that there is a power greater than us.

rhysmunroyo

Galaxy Of Love, my part of the Travis Park Church “All Are Welcome, Love Conquers Hate Mural”, is a symbol and a message of love to the LGBTQ community that all are truly welcome and embraced here in San Antonio, especially at Travis Park Church. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💜 #publicart #love #art #sanantonio #mural #galaxyoflove #contemporaryart

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Mine is dedicated to Black Lives Matter. This whole year we have witnessed the power of communities and raising their voices against injustices. No matter our circumstances, there will be ways to change the course of history. We have to utilize our voices and the masses. I believe in the power of love and coming together for the greater good.

I hope this helps ignite motivation and inspiration within to create a change for our future.

Viva la vida!!

trebla_art

The story starts with a dark flower withering away in a dark place outside of a broken vase with very little water. This represents depression, feeling broken, down on your luck and not feeling loved. Life, even feeling as if it’s at a stand still you can say as if faith is lost. Water begins to fill the broken vase and the colors start to get brighter. By a simple gesture of kindness and love it can change a person’s day and that can lead to inspire someone for a lifetime. The flower experiences kindness and love and life starts to feel different and faith and positivity start to influence the flower. The colors become even brighter, now the vase becomes mended and water nearly fills the vase allowing the flower to emerge itself in it to grow. Now the flower is uplifted with the power of love and now radiates that energy to inspire others that they too can overcome those difficult times.

I also wanted to pay homage to where I grew up so the stained glass design is actually the street map of the area I grew up in: the Southside and Westside of San Antonio.

More to come. To see more art from Supher visit his IG Page – https://www.instagram.com/victorsupher/

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Information about Scotch’s mural can be found at travispark.org/mural

These Murals are located minutes away from most of the downtown hotels. The address is 230 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX. Find them on your own or book a bicycle tour with Mural Ride Bike Tours and let us show you these and other amazing artwork in downtown San Antonio.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
At least 5

Mural Ride Bike Tour – Weekend

Get ready to pedal your way through the vibrant streets of downtown San Antonio with a Mural Ride Bike Tour! Led by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides, this tour will take you to more than 20 stops featuring some of the most stunning and thought-provoking murals in town, including the colorful works in the Pearl District and the iconic Riverwalk area. Along the way, you'll learn about the fascinating history and stories behind each piece of street art, as well as the talented artists who created them. Along the way we make a stop at Hopscotch San Antonio where we get a sneak peek of their mural room, which features incredible works by local artists. The Mural Ride Bike Tour proudly supports the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, which aims to promote and celebrate the city's diverse street art scene and support local artists. Join us for a fun and colorful journey through San Antonio's art scene, one pedal at a time!

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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
At least 5

Mural Ride Bike Tour – Weekday

The Southtown bike ride tour, also known as the Weekday Tour, is basically our weekend tour's more southern, slightly cooler cousin. Starting and ending at the historical King William District, we'll venture through the Riverwalk area where we'll witness some truly stunning murals at Travis Park Church. They're basically like eye candy for your bike ride. Then we'll check out Rudy Herrera's "Last Parade," which just so happens to be the tallest mural in the whole city. After we've craned our necks, we'll head over to Hemisphere Park, which once hosted the '68 World's Fair! Fun fact alert! At the end of the Southtown bike ride tour, we'll make our way back to where it all began - the King William District. This beautiful and historic neighborhood is known for its stunning Victorian architecture and was once the most affluent residential area in the city. And here's a fun fact: the district is named after King Wilhelm I of Prussia! After the tour, participants can explore the district and discover some great spots to grab a bite to eat or a drink. It's the perfect way to end a delightful day of cycling and sightseeing in the beautiful city of San Antonio.

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Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Group Size
Minimum of 5 People

Corporate/Private – Mural Ride Bike Tour

This is the perfect experience for any company or organization that is planning a team-building activity or corporate outing. Bring your own bike or let us provide one for you and we will capture the beautiful murals that makeup downtown San Antonio. Explore a side of San Antonio that can only be experienced by bicycle and in the process create bonding team relationships. We guarantee that our Mural Ride will provide a better appreciation of San Antonio and San Antonio street art - even if you’re a local.

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Duration
1.5-2.0 hours
Group Size
50+

Community – Mural Ride Bike Tour

If you are looking to party on your bike in San Antonio look no further. Join us and other cycling enthusiasts as we get the party started by going on a free community Mural Ride. This is your opportunity to ride with other cyclists of all levels and discover San Antonio street art.

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