Anna Arce, a San Antonio native, has been a creative force in the local art scene since her early years. Born and raised in the heart of San Antonio, Anna’s artistic journey began at St. Anthony Catholic School, where her talent was recognized early on by her art teacher. It was there that she first discovered the San Antonio Poster Contest, an event that would become a significant part of her life.
Anna’s first taste of success in the contest came in 2012 when she won one of the top selections in the middle school category. Encouraged by her early achievements, she continued to participate, and in 2015, she secured the top prize in the high school category, marking a significant milestone in her artistic career.
After graduating from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 2017, Anna pursued her passion for art by enrolling at Schreiner University in Kerrville. In 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design, honing her skills and refining her artistic vision.
Inspired by her Mexican heritage and her family’s love for Loteria, Anna’s winning poster design reimagined the El Musico playing card to highlight female musicians of conjunto music. Her design not only paid homage to her cultural roots but also celebrated the role of women in music—an idea close to Anna’s heart.
Currently, Anna is furthering her education as a graduate student at Saint Mary of the Woods, where she is studying Art Therapy through their online hybrid program. Although she is taking a semester off at the moment, Anna remains deeply committed to her artistic pursuits and continues to be an influential figure in the San Antonio art community.
With her passion for art, dedication to her craft, and a string of successes in the San Antonio Poster Contest, Anna Arce is undoubtedly a rising star in the world of graphic design and visual arts. Her unique perspective and boundless creativity promise to make a lasting impact on the art world for years to come.
Full Schedule of Events:
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 (650 VFW Blvd.), San Antonio, TX 78223
10:00 am Seniors Conjunto Dance – FREE FOR SENIORS 55+!
The 42nd annual Tejano Conjunto Festival will feature a free Seniors Dance with music from Los Hermanos DeLeón and Felipe Perez y sus Polkeros. It will honor new inductees Jose A. Morante and Juan Santos.
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 (650 VFW Blvd.), San Antonio, TX 78223
5:15 pm Doors Open
6 pm -11 pm Dinner, ceremony and dancing with Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and special presentations.
This year, the Hall of Fame dance will feature a special expanded line-up including previous Hall of Fame inductees Bene Medina y su Conjunto Águila, Eddie “Lalo” Torres, Boni Mauricio y Los Máximos, Ruben Garza y La Nueva Era, and Santiago Jimenez. Jr., who has been nominated for three Grammys.
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024
Rosedale Park (303 Dartmouth Rd)
5:30 pm Opening Ceremonies
6:00 pm Conjuntazzo with Joel & Sarah
7:00 pm Los D Boys
8:00 pm Gilberto Pérez Jr. y su Conjunto
9:00 pm Los Conjunto Kings de Flavio Longoria
10:00 pm David Flores y Los Tremendos Alacranes
11:00 pm Los Desperadoz
SATURDAY, May 18, 2024
12:00 pm Student Conjuntos from the RGV
1:00 pm Retoño
2:00 pm J.R. Gómez y Los Conjunto Bandits
3:00 pm Mando y La Venganza
4:00 pm Conjunto Prestigio
5:00 pm Bernardo y sus Compadres
6:00 pm Impozzible
7:00 pm Los Tellez
8:00 pm Los Monarcas de Pete y Mario Diaz
9:00 pm Ruben de la Cruz
10:00 pm Los Cucuys de Rodney Rodriguez
11:00 pm Lazaro Perez
SUNDAY, May 19, 2024
12:00 pm Student Conjuntos/ GCAC Traditional Music Academy Students
1:00 pm Texas Sweethearts
2:00 pm Linda Escobar y su Conjunto
3:00 pm Susan Torres y Conjunto Los Pinkys
4:00 pm Cindy Ramos y su Conjunto
5:00 pm Los Delta Boyz
6:00 pm Santiago Garza y la Naturaleza
7:00 pm Eva Ybarra y su Conjunto Siempre
8:00 pm Los Texmaniacs with Flaco Jiménez
9:00 pm Los Fantasmas del Valle
Programming is subject to change.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased online
or by calling (210) 271-3151
The 3 Day Pass gives you access
to three days of events at Rosedale Park: $50
The VIP 3 Day Pass gives you three days of events and early access to Rosedale Park, VIP access to reserved seating and designated area at Rosedale Park: $80
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: $45
Senior Dance: Free for seniors 55+
Sponsorship packages are available
by contacting:
conjunto@guadalupeculturalarts.org.
