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Celebrate Art at the Alamo: An Exclusive Evening With Artist Ricky Armendariz! 🖌️

Celebrate Art at the Alamo! 🖌️

Join renowned San Antonio artist Ricky Armendariz for an exclusive evening showcasing his masterpiece, Texas Tree of Life: A Tribute to the Independent Spirit of San Antonio, the largest composition he has ever undertaken, on display now in the all-new Texas Cavaliers Education Center at the Alamo.

🎨 Friday, Jul 17, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

General admission tickets are $45, and Friends of the Alamo members get free admission. Not a member? Join for just $50 today!

Known for his distinctive carved paintings and prints, Armendariz blends visual storytelling with imagery inspired by the animals, plants, and cultural traditions of both Mexico and the United States.

During this special evening, guests will hear firsthand about his creative process, the inspiration behind the Texas Tree of Life that took well over a year to paint and carve, and the powerful stories throughout the artwork, followed by an opportunity for Q&A!

Guests will also gain private after-hours access to the new Texas Cavaliers Education Center, including the model of the Battle of Alamo made from over 50,000 LEGO bricks.

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This remarkable oil-on-carved birch plywood mural centers on a majestic live oak whose sweeping branches unite the people, symbols, flags, and stories that have shaped 300 years of Alamo history.
Watch to see how artist Ricky Armendariz created the breathtaking piece that is now displayed in the new Texas Cavaliers Education Center.

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