The Foundation is the creation of Bettie Ward and Patricia Pratchett. As founders they share a vision of a community where artists help shape the identity of our area by influencing how we look, sound and feel both to residents and visitors. In every sector of town the influence of artists should be evident in public art, galleries, school art programs, symphonic and conjunto music, private collections and community centers. That is to say, art is manifest; art is expected in everyday life. To make this happen, the individual artist must be assured continued opportunities and support.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Capparelli's on Main

.::.. why eat at Capparelli's on Main? 
Experience the old world tradition of wholesome, rustic Italian cuisine created with the freshest ingredients.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks dinner only
.::.. map
2524 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
.::.. phone
210.735.5757

Olmos Bharmacy

.::.. why eat at Olmos Bharmacy? 
Enter the Bharmacy and you turn back time.  Sit at the counter and enjoy a beer milkshake...apparently the best in town.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
3902 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
.::.. phone
210.822.1188

Patty Lou's


.::.. why eat at Patty Lou's? 
Located in the old Olmos pharmacy, Patty Lou's offers fresh and vibrant food, serving old and new customers who have frequented the eatery since the 1930s.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
3902 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
.::.. phone
210.706.9855

Counter Culture Cafe & Patio

.::.. why eat at Counter Culture Cafe & Patio? 
Counter Culture is a new restaurant inside the Spectrum Athletic Club.  Several local food trucks join forces to create an 'out-of-box' eating environment that is affordable, flavorful, fast, and healthy.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
21044 US 281, San Antonio, TX 78258
.::.. phone
210.489.6318

The Monterey

.::.. why eat at The Monterey? 
The perfect place for food lovers, beer nerds, and wine geeks. The Monterey is housed in a converted Sunglo gas station in the beautiful King William neighborhood.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
25% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
1127 S. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78210
.::.. phone
210.745.2581

Piatti Ristorante & Bar

.::.. why eat at Piatti Ristorante & Bar?
Enjoy Italian cuisine in an open kitchen and stone pizza hearths.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food only all day
.::.. map
255 East Basse Road, Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78209
.::.. phone
210.832.0300

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Twin Sisters Bakery and Cafe

.::.. why eat at Twin Sisters?
They specialize in fresh healthy foods using local ingredients.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
.::.. phone
210.354.1599 (Broadway)
210.822.2265 (N. New Braunfels)

Bistro Vatel

.::.. why eat at Bistro Vatel?
An oasis of intimate, unpretentious dining replete with a 4-star menu that rivals the best menus of France.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
218 E. Olmos, San Antonio, TX 78212 
.::.. phone
210.828.3141

Coco Chocolate Lounge

.::.. why eat at Coco Chocolate Lounge?
Voted the best new restaurant N.C. French romantic dining 
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
.::.. phone
210.491.4480

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Paloma Blanca

.::.. why eat at Paloma Blanca? 
With its hacienda inspired architecture, Paloma Blanca is truly an experience right in the heart of San Antonio. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and thirst quenching margaritas.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food only all only
.::.. map
5800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
.::.. phone
210.822.6151

Cool Cafe

.::.. why eat at Cool Cafe?
It was founded in 2005 and that year was voted "Best New Restaurant" by the San Antonio Express News. Cool Cafe has also been ranked as one of the top 25 restaurants in Texas by "Texas Monthly Magazine."
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy #507, San Antonio, TX 78258
.::.. phone
210.403.2665

Liberty Bar

.::.. why eat at Liberty Bar? 
Enter this late nineteenth century convent turned restaurant for an impressive wine list, plentiful beers and ales, cocktails or the tasty food.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map
1111 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78210
.::.. phone
210.227.1187

Green

.::.. why eat at Green?
San Antonio's only 100% vegetarian and Kosher restaurant.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks dinner only
.::.. map
1017 N. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78212
.::.. phone
210.320.5865

Aldaco's

.::.. why eat at Aldacos?
Aldaco's Stone Oak is located at San Antonio's highest point. Enjoy your Mexican cuisine and the award winning margaritas, while enjoying a dramatic view of beautiful San Antonio.
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food only from 3pm - 9pm
.::.. map
20079 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258
.::.. phone
210.494.0561

Monday, August 15, 2011

The Esquire Tavern

.::.. why eat at The Esquire Tavern? 
It has the oldest bar in the RiverWalk and it is home to the longest wooden bar in Texas, over 100 feet in length. 
.::.. contribution to à la carte
20% food and drinks all day
.::.. map

What is à la carte?

On TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 the Artist Foundation of San Antonio will stage a one day only event at area restaurants called à la carte. Proceeds will assist the Artist Foundation to continue its mission “to enrich our artistic and economic fabric by providing monetary awards to individual artists, across diverse disciplines, thereby advancing their creative enterprise and the arts in our community”. Now celebrating its sixth consecutive year of awarding individual artist grants, the Artist Foundation has awarded $340,000 to 64 Bexar County artists in the past five years.

The Artist Foundation promotes participating restaurants as supporters of the San Antonio Arts Community
and assigns a Captain to each restaurant who is in charge of filling the restaurant with thirsty and hungry diners. In exchange for our efforts the restaurants pledge 20% – 100% of the food and beverage sales for the day to the Artist Foundation.

The money raised will help support our 2011–12 annual awards to local artists. Two hundred or more applications are received every year and through a juried professional process, the winners are selected. Every $5,000 artist award is reinvested in our local community. We are broadcasting to the world that art and artists are important in San Antonio. Great cities deserve great art and great art serves as a way to attract businesses and visitors. Artists are small business owners who employ others, rent venues, collect revenues and make our community richer. Art makes good business sense! And, à la carte is an excellent way to support our local arts community and promote economic development in our city.

Everyone wins! Restaurants, diners, and artists alike!