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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
City looks to support local artists with new master plan
arts center while others suggested building a new 1,500-2,000-seat venue. Other conversations focused on leveraging San Antonio’s Culinary Institute of America—and could include an “ele- vated” food and wine festival, agenda documents state. A lm festival was also suggested. Stakeholders also identi ed an opportunity to provide more visibility to the community’s Mexican heritage and African American and Black community. Economic and Community Development Director Je Jewell said the plan ensures arts and culture remain a vital part of the community’s identity through future initiatives. “These strategies aim to expand cultural pro- gramming, support artists and arts organizations, enhance cultural destinations throughout the city and strengthen the operational capacity needed to sustain a vibrant arts and heritage ecosystem,” Jewell said in the release.
New Braunfels o cials are working to invest in arts and culture. City Council adopted its 2026 Arts and Culture Master Plan during a regular meeting April 27. The plan outlines ways to support local artists and cultural organizations, and encourage the devel- opment of creative spaces, according to a news release. What you need to know City Council selected consulting rm Designing Local in April 2025 to work with a nine-member steering committee with di erent perspectives from the arts and heritage community. Various stakeholders were engaged throughout the planning process, including gallery owners, city sta , leaders of nonpro t cultural and heritage organizations and museum curators, according to the release. Many individuals suggested repurposing the city’s current convention center into a cultural
Musician Alex Meixner sings and plays the accordion during Wurstfest 2025. Wursfest is one of the largest annual cultural events in New Braunfels.
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