Preserving, Promoting, and Enhancing San Antonio's Silk Road District
Preserving, Promoting, and Enhancing San Antonio's Silk Road District
Take the LEAP! Culturingua is accepting applications for the Silk Road Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Arts Program (LEAP), a free, 8-week program that will help participants strengthen their leadership skills, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and explore new opportunities to grow their creative careers, all while connecting with other emerging artists in San Antonio.
Participants will develop and refine a creative project or business idea, present a final pitch, and have the opportunity to compete for cash awards:
🏆 1st Place: $500
🥈 2nd Place: $300
🥉 3rd Place: $200
Visit shorturl.at/70PSf to learn more or register.
Preview application here https://preview-silk-road-leap-application.tiiny.site/
Questions: smallbusiness@culturingua.com
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Culturingua Silk Road Community Land Trust Awarded $1.5 million
Article by: Texas Public Radio
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Culturingua’s arts and placemaking initiatives celebrate the rich heritage of San Antonio’s communities through an annual arts & culture festival that fosters connection and cultural pride, cultural archives, creative placemaking, and more.
Culturingua’s Small Business Support Program empowers entrepreneurs by providing tailored resources, mentorship, access to capital, and training.
Culturingua is developing the Silk Road Community Land Trust (CLT) to enable low- and moderate-income residents to access attainable and affordable homeownership.