The Quilt: Behind the Scenes | MBAW Art Gallery

23705 Frontage Road,San Antonio TX 78257

08 January, 2022

Description

Opening reception of the photo gallery exhibition that captures behind-the-scenes of MBAW's upcoming documentary film "The Quilt"! About the Event & ExhibitionJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, crew, musicians and production process of the upcoming MBAW documentary film, The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music, viewed through the lens of photographers Robert Michaelson, Sarah Jane Hassan, Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona of CMC Studios, and MBAW staff. The exhibition will run from 8 January - 5 March 2022 and is open by appointment Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm. Visit our website to book an appointment. Ticket and Check-in Information:Please have your ticket's QR code (app, email, or print) or your name(s) ready at the door for easy entry. Have any questions about tickets? Check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below.Safety Precautions:Masks are strongly encouraged while inside the gallery. Per CDC guidance, we request that unvaccinated individuals wear masks at all times.To allow social distancing, MBAW reserves the right to limit the number of attendees inside the gallery at a time.Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for those who need them.About the MBAW Art Gallery:The Art Gallery at Musical Bridges Around the World presents professionally curated art exhibitions by emerging and established visual artists working in our community and beyond. Quarterly receptions, artist dialogues and other gallery events bring the community together and invite artists, collectors and visitors from all backgrounds to experience the connection between people, cultures and ideas through the expression of visual art. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners!City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Ford Foundation, The Brown Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, Impact San Antonio, H-E-B, Texas Cavaliers, City of San Antonio Council Project Funds, Joan & Herb Kelleher Charitable Foundation, the Alice Kleberg Foundation, and the San Antonio Area Foundation. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):- Are tickets required for entry to the gallery? Yes, but they are free! - How do I get a ticket? Tickets are available here and on our event calendar listing on our website.  - What do I show at the door? To help our attendants, please have your ticket ready when you get there. Attendants will be ready to scan the QR code on your ticket (print, email, or app). - What if I forget to get a ticket(s) or don't have one when I get there? An attendant at the door can help you register and get in quickly and easily. If you have registered but have forgotten the ticket, an attendant can pull up your name and check you in manually. - What are the current health protocols I need to follow? Masks are strongly encouraged while inside the gallery. Per CDC guidance, we request that unvaccinated individuals wear masks at all times. To allow social distancing, MBAW reserves the right to limit the number of attendees inside the gallery at a time. - How do I get to the MBAW Art Gallery? Where do I park? Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ixiaKNns8Yi7CENU6 If you are coming from the south- Once you get to I-10 headed northwest, stay on until Exit 55. Then stay in the middle lane of the access road that will lead you to the slight left split in the access road, that leads to the under-freeway turnaround underneath 1-10 that hits Boerne Stage Road. Take turnaround and keep on access road, making your way to the far right lane. After passing HEB, Las Palapas, and Sun Auto finally, take the right turn at the Grey Oaks office park and park.If you are coming from the north- Once you get to I-10 headed south, stay on until Exit 552. Keep on access road, through the stoplight at Boerne Stage Road and eventually make your way to the far right lane. After passing HEB, Las Palapas, and Sun Auto finally, take the right turn at the Grey Oaks office park and park. Parking is free and overflow spots are available up the hill. Founded in 1998, MBAW is a performing arts nonprofit focused on promoting culture, education, and tourism through free/affordable concerts by emerging musicians and artistic collaborations.  Musical Bridges aims to create one-of-a-kind, multicultural performances by world-class jazz, classical, and folk musicians, in order to develop and educate new audiences.