Artwork chosen for San Antonio’s Official 2022 Fiesta Medal


Artwork used for the City of San Antonio's Official 2022 Fiesta Medal.

Artwork used for the City of San Antonio’s Official 2022 Fiesta Medal.

City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture

The citywide celebration and colorful outfits are days away as Fiesta kicks off this Thursday, March 31. Just in time, the Department of Arts & Culture has dropped the Official City of San Antonio 2022 Fiesta Medal, commemorating a new public art installation by local artist Joan Fabian. 

Fabian’s “Vibrant Village” is a series of 12 paintings displayed in the lobby of the City Tower building in downtown San Antonio. The official medal is modeled after one of the paintings depicting a colorful skyline imagery. 


“Vibrant Village captures the exciting energy and rhythm of our city through bursts of color to welcome visitors and employees alike to City Tower,” said departmental Interim Executive Director Krystal Jones. “It aligns perfectly with the sensory experience of Fiesta San Antonio – vibrant, lively and large scale.” 

The City of San Antonio's Official 2022 Fiesta Medal.

The City of San Antonio’s Official 2022 Fiesta Medal.

City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture

Every year, the City of San Antonio includes a piece of public art as the “official” Fiesta medal. The latest batch will be available on a first come, first serve basis during free giveaways at several events across town. Following these events listed below, medal collectors will be able to get theirs after a $20 donation to the Department of Arts & Culture’s Donate to the Arts program.


Opportunities to snag the festive accessory for free will occur from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at Bloom at Eisenhower Park; 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 inside Centro de Artes Gallery at Historic Market Square during Fiesta de Los Reyes; 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday April 1 at  La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe in front of the Guadalupe Cultural Art Center; 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2 at Mission Marquee Plaza during the Farmers & Artisans Market; and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 during Spheres of Reflection at Martin Luther King.