SCROLL DOWN TO Sponsor a Pie ON PAYPAL! THANK YOU!
Jan 6, 2012 (12:45 pm)
No matter how many pies you buy you get ONE tee. Tees will be available March 1, 2012.
Once you've told us how many pies you want, Paypal will give you an option to leave us a note.
Please do and let us know: 1. Your tee-shirt size: Adult S, M, L, XL 2. How you want to get your tee?
Pick up at Pie to the People parade, Mar 10, 2012, 11 - 11:30 a.m. @ Blue Star Arts Complex & march with us from Blue Star to La Villita
Pick up at S.M.A.R.T. HQ - 1906 S. Flores, 10 - 5:30 tues - fri, 11 - 3 sat
Once you've done that you're good to go! Thanks for sponsoring a pie!
SMARTchitecture II launches December 1, 2011
Nov 28, 2011 (2:15 pm)
Last year's competition was such a success that S.M.A.R.T is thrilled to launch SMARTchitecture II! This year's winners will be posted on bus shelters throughout the SAISD. How great would it be to see YOUR creativity around the city? Download the PDF for contest details, check back here for updates and stay S.M.A.R.T.!
S.M.A.R.T. Announces Pie to the People 2 Pie King and Queen
Jan 9, 2012 (11:18 am)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
S.M.A.R.T. presents: "Pie to the People 2"
Art and Education event focused on RE-USE
Announces Pie King Michael Westheimer and Pie Queen Debra Guerrero
San Antonio, TX - March 10, 2012 -- In an effort to demonstrate unity among the arts, S.M.A.R.T. (Supporting Multiple Arts Resources Together) holds the second annual Pie to the People 2 event at Historic La Villita. This year's Pie to the People 2 focuses on educating our community and our city on the power of REUSE - what you have in your immediate environment available for creativity and self expression. S.M.A.R.T. invites community, arts organizations and supporters to take part in a parade from the Blue Star Arts complex to La Villita where 3,000 slices of FREE delicious apple pie await the people!
This free family-friendly event transforms Maverick Plaza into an engaging atmosphere showcasing: educational and interactive art workshops that incorporate REUSE; Art on the Spot design competition where local nonprofits pair with schools and students for a 3-hour art-making challenge; and What the Fork? - a community collaborative art project evolving throughout the day. All of these events will utilize recycled and reusable materials. Pie and community - changing the way we support the arts in our city!
This year S.M.A.R.T. is thrilled to showcase Debra Guerrero and Michael Westheimer as this year's Pie King and Queen. "I am proud to reign over this very important fundraising event supporting two of my favorite pastimes...eating pie and patronizing the arts...," states Debra Guerrero. And Michael Westheimer enthusiastically adds. "Pie is mi vida! LET THEM EAT PIE!!! "
Pie to the People Parade event kicks off the day with a route from Blue Star Arts Complex to La Villita. Parade participants include, Pie to People Float showcasing the Pie King and Queen, non profits, artists, schools, cyclists, dogs, band(s)...our San Antonio Community. Once the procession arrives at La Villita the design competition begins.
What is Art on the Spot? spare parts Founder and arts Educator Mary E. Cantu will partner schools with community nonprofits to compete in a cutting-edge design competition utilizing reusable materials. Cantu explains, "If you ever wanted to learn more about how creativity can turn trash into beauty and art, this is the place to be. Attendees will observe creative design and art making that will inspire everyone to rethink what they throw away and even recycle!" 48 hours before the competition, S.M.A.R.T. will announce the selected RE-USE material so teams may have ample time to strategize and get their creative juices flowing. Designs will be judged and a winner will be announced.
Ongoing throughout the day is S.M.A.R.T.'s "What the Fork?" community collaborative art project, led by Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design students. Reusing the plastic forks that people use to eat their FREE pie slice, the students in conjunction with the public will create Fork Art. And while people are eating pie and creating fork art, the community may choose to participate in one of many artist led art education workshops focused on reusable materials.
Maverick Plaza will showcase live music and Arneson River Theatre will offer youth performance. "This is a day where the community comes together to demonstrate unity for the arts. Yvette Benavides, Director S.M.A.R.T. exclaims, "We all have an opportunity to learn more about the power of reuse and March 10, 2012 is the day to do it!"
****PIE TO THE PEOPLE 2 COMING MARCH 10, 2012****
Nov 28, 2011 (1:50 pm)
Last year, Pie to the People was such a success that we decided to go bigger and better this year, taking over all of La Villita! Maverick Plaza will be full of workshops focused on educating our community and our city on the power of reuse- what you have in your home or environment immediately available to you to create and express yourself! You will begin to see trash differently. Arneson River Theatre will showcase, children and their many talents. It's about connecting community, educating community and demonstrating the value of expression through art.
The planning is just beginning so check back here for updates and details. Shh.. this year's Pie King and Queen will be announced soon!
Oct 12, 2011 (11:24 am)
SMART hosts burn.ed Garden October 8, 7-10 pm
Oct 3, 2011 (2:46 pm)
In support of burnmagazine.org, Burned Garden photography exhibition introduces international photography to San Antonio like never before. A collection of photographs from acclaimed artists such as Charles Peterson, whose book, Touch Me I'm Sick captured Nirvana and the Seattle Grunge movement, and Anton Kusters whose limited edition ODO Yakuza Tokyo book sould out in a few weeks will hang side-by-side with emerging photographers at the SMARTart Project Space from October 8, 2011- November 4, 2011. Also featured will be the work of the youngest Burn photographer, Vissaria Skoulidas, age 9...documenting the current Greek condition. Signed books from David Alan Harvey will also be made available. Specifically selected by the individual photographers, many of these prints have never been available for individual purchase before and include signed and/or numbered photographs. Countries represented include Greece, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, France, Russia, Korea and of course the United States, just to name a few.
Curated and Published by Magnum photographer, David Alan H arvey, Burnmagazine.org is an online journal dedicated to teaching, showcasing, and supporting emerging photographers. The annual Emerging Photographer Grant is designed to support the continuation of a photographer's personal project, the winners of which are thought to be the icons of tomorrow. On a continuous basis, Burn accepts photographic submissions and typically posts new essays bi-weekly. Photographers receive payments for these essays directly frm Burn. Burn does not accept any advertising dollars it is purely based on donations, fundraising and love. Proceeds from Burned Garden will be directed to photographers and the Burn fund.
The next exhibit to benefit Burn will be held in Sydney, Austrailia in 2012, so do not miss your chance to experience an event of this caliber right here in San Anonio, TX!
The opening reception will be October 8, 2011 from 7 - 10 pm and will be an exciting night of art, music and food.
Click Paypal link below to support your community! See you soon!
Aug 4, 2011 (3:54 pm)
Andy Benavides named Artist of the Month
Feb 2, 2011 (9:30 am)
smARTCHITECTURE Winners announced!
Jan 24, 2011 (11:28 am)
On Saturday, January 22, 2011, SMART announced the 6 talented winners of our photography competition. The event was well attended by students, family, teachers, principals and the general public. Winners left with digital cameras, photography class sponsored by Southwest School of Art, Falling water Lego set, and art and architecture books. We thank everyone for their hard work, especially the students and their amazing teachers who inspire them to think and create. Look for the next competition coming in 2011! Be SMART!
Mr. Franklin, principal Wheatley MS enjoys the evening.
Yvette Benavides, SMART Director thanks the community.
Therese McDevitt, SMART Board member presents 3rd place prize to
Israel Ramirez, 7th Grade, Wheatley MS.
Barbara Justice, competition judge presents 3rd place prize to Austin
Diaz 10th Grade, Jefferson HS.
Debbie Hutcheson, Exec Dir Architecture Foundation of SA presents 2nd
place prize to Jarshay Minor, 8th Grade, Wheatley MS.
Judy Geelhoed, Exec Dir SAISD Foundation presents 1st place prize to
Autumn Oliva, 8th Grade, Longfellow.
Judy Geelhoed, Exec Dir SAISD Foundation presents 1st place prize to
Dylan Garcia 10th Grade, Thomas Jefferson HS.
Please join us in congratulating our 2010 smARTCHITECTURE winners. Thank you students!
