My nephew married the love of his life at one of their venues at Southwest School of Art. The staff…read morewere wonderful there making everything run smoothly.

We experienced disability discrimination here a few years back.This is a social media platform so I…read moream going to speak freely about it with out intimidation though I realize they may try... Definitely left a bad feeling about this place regardless of a few of the good teachers that do work here my son met in the teen summer program. As a non profit based accredited establishment it just still doesn't sit well with me..The way everything was handled after my written complaint against the teacher was atrocious. It's a lot to process in ones heart and mind when something like this happens and the situation was It's a long story but In short.A glass blowing teacher who was working with the school reached out to me by telephone because my 16year old sons mild stimming (he is autistic) was making the 4 adult members of the class uncomfortable and they as well as the teacher seemed to conclude that the place was not for him because the other students and herself thought he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol... He has a mild fluttering of his hands and occasionally giggles subconsciously.. A common trait in folks with ADHD and on the autism spectrum. The teacher added insult to injury by claiming to "know how to work with autistic children and wanted to work with him 1 on 1" and she didn't think he was a good fit because he "could get hurt" Like I should trust a person like that 1 on one.Made it through the call and just let her rattle on then started up a email to Barbra the president of the SWAC at the time. FYI he has taken 2 welding classes prior from another company and been in metal jewelry making classes and worked with furnaces before. He is quite mature and intelligent. To Infantilize people on the spectrum IS discriminatory.To assume they are on drugs IS discrimination and gross. The arts community should be more accepting. This info I held back because the president elected of the school Barbra at was experiencing illness and I had sympathy for the situation but everything about this situation was mishandled.The theme was to try and prove my son was incompetent of being in a class without a appointed attendant by the school to watch over him only there wasn't any available and they didn't allow him to take any other classes he was signed up for because they concluded by the advice of the glass blower woman he was unfit and a danger to the class.This was untrue. Offered me most of my money back with the exception of a $900 credit they never honored.Still get mail and emails asking for contributions but when they redid their website my credit and history of purchases just disappeared... What happened was disability discrimination and injustice. Ran off with my credit for a $900 class too.Disappeared completely and I am not about to call them to have some bureaucrat mamm me and tell me how they won't return my money because I'm sure they have no record of it now.. Try and do what you can to ensure a good life for your kids and when you are met with this kind of thing it's not only discouraging but heartbreaking too. Made sure my son didn't know a thing about the awful things the teacher said but he was disappointed the classes got canceled and just didn't feel like a safe space for him anymore so never used my $900 credit of what they didn't refund me.

Great sculptor Pompeo Coppini (the Cenotaph, Alamo Plaza), at 115 Melrose Place. His home is the…read moreCoppini Academy of Fine Arts. Coppini's artistic legacy lives on in hundred of artists around Texas and the world who have attended art workshops and classes for the past 85 years. Check it out! thecoppini.org

The Coppini Academy of Fine Art is a non-profit organization that is member-run and member…read moresupported. I frequently attended open drawing sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. As far as I know, it is the only place in San Antonio , outside of the Universities and colleges , that consistently offers open drawing sessions in a professional studio, using live figure models. It even has open session for portraits on Friday mornings, using live models. Additionally it offers adult classes in oil painting, for beginners, intermediate, and more advanced painters. It has classes for children through its "Coppini Kids" program, and a "master class" in drawing for kids 11 - 17. As if this isn't enough, it offers workshops for members and the public, taught by popular and world-class artists who come in from across the country. If an artist is focused on representational art, the Coppini is a great place to investigate!

Best decision I've ever made ! From the teachers to reception to extern coordinators. I'm…read moreabsolutely so blessed and grateful for everyone but Mr. Ruiz especially went above and beyond for me during my externship being there for me during hard times any time I needed him he was available to talk me down off the ledge and keep me going. I'm at the tail end of externship and I'm so happy I made the decision to go to this school ! It has changed my life and my kids life for the better ! And I'm just getting started on my journey ! Thank you !

The admissions office lady is so rude over the phone until you give an attitude back, and after…read morereading the reviews here I won't even bother coming in to check out this place. Everything sounds so lousy and not worth the time or money for a non accredited school.

Say Si is a creative space for middle and high school students. My daughter is enrolled in the…read moremiddle school program that is held on Saturdays. Going into her second year she never hesitates to go despite having to wake up early on a weekend. She is in art and theater where they are always brainstorming ideas for new projects and plays. The staff delves into topics that are relevant to their age group. Last year they tackled the subject of death. It was a sensitive topic but handled with much care and reverence by teachers. They keep parents informed about upcoming themes and events. Students are required to maintain good grades in school and must have good attendance. There is an application process and students are selected in order to attend. Some of their artwork goes on display in the galleries and is also for sale. This is a great way for students to learn about the business side of art. I'm proud to have my kid enrolled here. She has made friends from other parts of town, diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. They are an inclusive institution and make sure everyone feels accepted and welcome. If your child is creative I highly Recommend Say Sí.

I live in Southtown so therefore on first Friday I know where to wander to see the best art. This…read moreplace is amazing because many of the artists are youngsters and really put their heart into their work. If you're looking for great art pieces that don't beat your wallet up or just to tour a gallery on first Friday, go to say si. During first Friday they also have wine for free and cheese Cubes and fruit. Their art is usually thematic and that instructors also have a section of art. This place also has clean restrooms and usually a pop up will appear outside with food during first Friday such as panifco bake shop with cheesecakes, coffee and pan dulce(sweet bread). They also have an epic gallery of large loteria cards. Check it out!

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is truly a five-star institution that feels like a home away…read morefrom home. The tight-knit community and small class sizes (with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio) mean you are known by name, not just a number, ensuring personalized attention and strong connections with faculty. Professors are deeply committed and knowledgeable, going the extra mile to see students succeed. The commitment to service, social justice, and ethical leadership prepares graduates for purposeful lives, with 95% of graduates employed or continuing their education shortly after earning their degree. Located on a beautiful, historic campus just minutes from downtown San Antonio, OLLU provides a supportive, faith-based foundation for both personal and professional growth. This university is an outstanding choice that genuinely cares about its students.

I am a Freshman in my second semester at this school. I spent my first semester at a different…read moreschool so this is my first semester here. I have not only been ignored by my teachers, but the administration is rude. I am coming up on a deadline to register for fall/summer classes, and I had refreshed my emails and messages for weeks looking for instructions. I had even called the school and emailed my advisor once I finally found out who she was. In the end, I had to contact the advising office to get a group email sent out so that I could get a response. This woman proceeded to say that she has tried multiple times to contact me (I have no messages from her), say this is a recurring pattern (this is my first semester here and i have never received any messages from her this entire semester), and ask the other administrator how they should address this as if I'm not in the email as well. She also asks if she should send proof, which I would appreciate from her because I missed my mandatory group advising due to this. In my opinion, this is highly unprofessional and the amount of miscommunication and lack of responses from the staff at this school does not reflect the quality of service they offer.

Fun, free art space in downtown San Antonio. Not a huge space (takes about 35 minutes max if you're…read morereally taking your time), but there's some cool art in there that seems to rotate and change regularly. Check it out!

This is a free art museum. There is free parking at 513 N Flores, which is a 5 minute walk to the…read moreart museum. I love how there are multiple rooms with a variety of different artwork on display. Some of the room that you can go into are actually offices and meeting rooms! It seems like there are new collections and exhibits at least 2 times a year. The employees were so gracious and friendly. Highly recommend stopping by if you are downtown!

I attended an Advisory committee at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. The university…read moreprovides a distinctive, student-oriented collegiate environment rooted in rigorous academic traditions and Catholic principles. As Texas's oldest Catholic university, the institution blends historical significance with an accessible and personalized campus atmosphere. Academically, St. Mary's is recognized for excellence in business, law, science, and criminal justice, consistently earning high rankings for value in the Western region. A notable advantage of St. Mary's is its small class sizes and low student-faculty ratio, facilitating the establishment of meaningful relationships between students and professors. The 135-acre urban campus offers expansive green spaces and maintains a traditional collegiate ambiance within a metropolitan location. The university's status as a Marianist and Hispanic-Serving Institution is evident in its commitment to service, social justice, and community engagement.

For Parents of Incoming Freshmen I want to offer a quick,…read morehonest warning to other parents: One of the biggest challenges we've faced is the lack of communication and mentorship for students. Advisors, faculty, and departments often provide little to no guidance, leaving students to navigate important academic decisions on their own. If your child thrives on clear direction, regular check‑ins, or structured support, this may be a difficult environment. Parents are kept almost completely out of the loop, making it hard to understand what your student needs or what's happening academically. Before committing, make sure your student is prepared to advocate for themselves and operate independently--because consistent communication and mentorship are not guaranteed.

Supposed to be a month to month / no contract type membership but they are insisting in charging us…read morefor December and when we canceled in November. The scheduling is overcrawded and they have minimal slotted time for students but wont mention that until you already purchase membership. They were not upfront about the monthly membership cost when we joined, they quoted us a prorated price and failed to mention it was a prorated price. They make discontinuing membership extreme difficult and expensive. They say it's a contract free type of membership but it's 100% contract

Lovely spot to see live music. They have put a ton of work into the place and you can tell they…read morewill be doing a ton more. Very excited to see more acts perform here.

I already have an associates, bachelor's, and halfway done with my masters. The VA gave us an…read moreadditional 12 months of schooling and I decided to come here to earn a new degree, and it has been a nightmare. Admissions is kicking everything back although I have sent them everything as requested. They are now asking for my graduate degree transcript although they previously told me that graduate transcripts were not needed cause they would not be able to apply the for credits. They claim I'm missing another transcript but when I showed them proof they had been received, the advisor went to the mailroom and "found it". They initially denied me veteran benefits and in-district tuition because they said everything else had to be completed first before I could register for classes but they have registered me for a class charging me "out of district" fees. I am seriously considering finding a school online because if getting enrolled is like this, what does that say about the classes when they start? I had to come on campus to get everything figured out which is sad because they didn't ask for one piece of paperwork yet when I submitted everything online initially, all forms were denied.

Gah! They sure make it difficult to register. You literally have to show up and deal with their…read morestaff. Alamo Community College District includes San Antonio College, St. Phillips College, and Palo Alto College. There might be a few others in there too. But it's a great place to learn a skill, try something new. The parking is always challenging at any of the colleges across town. But they have interesting campuses that are functional and fun to hang out with. I think each one has their own student center and kind of a quad to hang out on. They offer a variety of courses, and depending on what you want to study, this might be a good way to get an Associates Degree, or perhaps transfer the credits to a major university, or even just go for the sake of learning something new! My favorite thing about the Alamo Community College District (asides from paying for it with my property taxes) is the radio station out of San Antonio College, 90.1 KSYM. Tune in!

Very cool place! We stumbled on the love lock bridge and the gallery while wandering around the…read moreRiverwalk. We didn't know about the bridge, so of course we went in and bought two locks (one for the bridge, one to keep). You personalize the lock with a variety of stickers, and then it's coated in resin so they don't come off. We had fun chatting with the artist too!

It's unfortunate that my boyfriend and I did not get the chance to take a look inside the shop and…read morebuy a lock for us to add to the bridge collection because the shop did not open back up at 4pm, like the signage indicated. We waited outside for quite a while after we saw that a woman opened up the door and went in but never took up the sign and opened up the door for people to go inside. We ended up leaving and so did the other people waiting amongst us. It was truly a disappointing experience.