San_Anto_Cultural_Arts
San Anto Cultural Arts
American art nonprofit
San Anto Cultural Arts (SACA) is an American 501(c)(3) art nonprofit founded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S..[1] They operate two programs: the community mural and public art program (CMP), and El Placazo Community Newspaper and mentor program.[1]
It was founded Manuel "Manny" Castillo, Cruz Ortiz, and Juan Miguel Ramos.[1] Castillo led the organization as its first Executive Director from 1993 until 2009, until his death.[2][3] Since 2021, SACA has taught hundreds of students about the arts and has completed more than 60 murals in San Antonio's Westside.[2][4] SACA has hosted the annual Chancla Fest, with live music, free flip flops, and food since 2022.[5][6][7]