City of San Antonio official Fiesta 2022 medal revealed

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The City of San Antonio unveiled the official city Fiesta 2022 medal design which pays homage to a new public art installation by a local artist.

City officials said the 2022 medal design commemorates the Vibrant Village public art installation by San Antonio artist Joan Fabian.

“The Vibrant Village is a series of 12 paintings located in the lobby of the City Tower building in downtown San Antonio. The artwork embodies the energy of San Antonio and depicts iconic landmarks and city departments, representing the important role of community in government,” Interim Executive Director Krystal Jones. “Vibrant Village captures the exciting energy and rhythm of our city through bursts of color to welcome visitors and employees alike to City Tower. It aligns perfectly with the sensory experience of Fiesta San Antonio – vibrant, lively and large scale.”

The city selects a public art installation to be featured as the official Fiesta medal each year.

The medal will be given away on a first-come-first-serve basis starting Wednesday:

Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bloom installation at Eisenhower Park, located at 19399 NW Military Hwy.

Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. inside Centro de Artes Gallery at Historic Market Square during Fiesta De Los Reyes, located at 101 S. Santa Rosa Avenue.

Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe installation in front of the Guadalupe Cultural Art Center, located at 1315 Guadalupe St.

Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Mission Marquee Plaza during the Farmers & Artisans Market, located at 3100 Roosevelt Avenue.

Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spheres of Reflection installation at Martin Luther King, located at 3503 Martin Luther King Drive.

Officials said that starting next week the medals will be available through the Department of Arts & Culture’s Donate to the Arts program for people who donate $20 or more while supplies last.