Our mission

To connect the value of arts and culture for San Antonio’s economic and cultural vibrancy and its people.

As a collective made up of San Antonio’s arts and cultural organizations

Culture and Arts United for San Antonio (CAUSA) was founded in March 2020 when it became clear that San Antonio’s arts and culture organizations had to band together to advocate for the sustainability and play a leading role in healing our community. After joining together and establishing our 501c3 nonprofit, we look forward to the future with optimism as we embody and propel the DNA of San Antonio, serve our entire community and beyond, generate economic vibrancy, inspire generations, and provide unparalleled education programs.

Steering Committee

Cristina Ballí, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

Michelle Everidge, Witte Museum

Elyse Gonzales, Ruby City

Sarah Gould, Mexican American Civil Rights Institute

Mary Heathcott, Contemporary at Blue Star

Jon Hinojosa, YO CREO

Matthew McLendon, McNay Art Museum

Emily Neff, San Antonio Museum of Art

Cassandra Parker-Nowicki, Carver Community Cultural Center

Riley Robinson, Artpace