The 2025 Arts & Parks Tour brought to you by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin. This free ride check-in starts at 11am and the ride runs for about 4 hours, beginning at Wooldridge Square and ending at Republic Square. Grab a snack before the ride and join us on an 11-mile journey around Downtown Austin optimized for all wheels with stops for bathrooms, artist talks, live performances and more!

Look forward exciting stops along the route including:

• The Perfect Photo-Op at Old Bakery

• Mid-ride refuel at Parque Zaragoza

• An Ending Celebration at Republic Square

More route and stop information is coming soon, including announcements on featured artworks and artist talks.

Saltillo muralists Chous and Ana Sofia of Chous Arte Design will speak about the inspiration behind their Austin murals when the tour reaches the Parque Zaragoza mid-ride refuel.

Meet other Austinites with an interest in our global connections. Bring the whole family to this interactive celebration of cultures. Be sure to visit the Saltillo booth during the largest Sister City Festival in Austin!

Join this free online seminar offering a high level overview of the basics of business etiquette and multicultural manners with a focus on Austin’s Sister Cities — Saltillo and Lima. Presented in partnership with Austin Community College by Kevin A. Clark, Ph.D., Ph.D. (AM Thesis).

Discussion includes expectations around gift giving, table manners, exchanging business cards, clothing and more. This session is for persons who are thinking about doing business abroad, working with international companies here, or have interactions with persons from other cultures. 

Join your fellow members of the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association for this special conversation with the Honorable Humberto Hernández Haddad, Cónsul General of Mexico in Austin. Hosted in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Austin.

 This day marks the 214th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain by the Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. The event is free and open to the public. 

The highlight of the evening will be when Consul General of Mexico Humberto Hernández Haddad reenacts the cry for independence.  Entertainment will feature the Roy Lozano Ballet Folclórico and Mariachi Capital. The event will include an artisan mercado with art and arts and crafts from México.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. With gratitude to our partners, the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, Mexic-Arte Museum, El Mundo, World Affairs Council of Austin, and Austin Sister Cities International.

As Austin and Saltillo’s 55th Anniversary Celebration Weekend draws to a close, join your friends at this free, family-friendly unveiling of a new mural at Plaza Saltillo.

The Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities’ 55th Anniversary celebration May 3-5, 2024 includes Saltillo-based artists creating murals at Plaza Saltillo and Mexic-Arte Museum with the assistance of Austin Independent School District’s International High School students supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

These two murals are the first public art installations on the Mexican American Heritage Corridor connecting downtown to the eastside of Austin along E. 5th Street.

No registration necessary.

As part of Saltillo Day in Austin, join your friends at this free, family-friendly unveiling of a new mural at Mexic-Arte Museum.

The Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities’ 55th Anniversary celebration May 3-5, 2024 includes Saltillo-based artists creating murals at Plaza Saltillo and Mexic-Arte Museum with the assistance of Austin Independent School District’s International High School students supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

These two murals are the first public art installations on the Mexican American Heritage Corridor connecting downtown to the eastside of Austin along E. 5th Street.

No registration necessary.

Celebrate Saltillo Day in Austin with Fiesta Austin’s Cinco De Mayo at Fiesta Gardens.

Visit the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association booth during the day and hear remarks from our special guests from Saltillo, Mexico at 6:30 pm.

Showcasing 40+ Vendors, Spinners Turkey Legs, Burgers, Tacos, Dancing with Destiny, Cornhole Tournament, Kids Zone and more!

Performing artist are as follows: Master of Ceremonies Chris "Tejano Man" Tristan, Jaime DeAnda, Conjunto Cats, Nikki Rey Y Quemazón, Mariachi Las Valquirias, and DJ X-Ray.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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The Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association invites you to participate in this special commemoration of 55 years of our sister city relationship!

Partner Organizations:

Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association

Austin Sister Cities International

Mexican Consulate General in Austin

City of Austin

Sister Cities International

World Affairs Council of Austin

Downtown Austin Alliance

COA Economic Development Department

Mexic-Arte Museum

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PROEZA Tequila

ACC Community and Public Affairs, The Art Galleries at Austin Community College, the Latin American Cultural Center, the Arts & Digital Media Division and the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association are hosting this hybrid event in which three muralists will talk about their recent public artwork.

Julio Ávalos, also known as Chous, and Ana Flores Lavin are graphic artists and designers who specialize in large-scale murals and public art as well as traditional and digital illustration. Based in Saltillo, Coahuila, they have worked on major projects and explored their passion for the arts in Mexico and around the world. A main focus of their work is to engage in the recovery of public spaces and crime prevention through art and cultural management. In addition to their urban art projects, they have worked on branding for companies and produced creative output for various cultural festivals.

J Muzacz is a public artist, community organizer, and educator with nearly two decades of experience creating landmark artworks. His innovative mosaics blend contemporary technology with the ancient process of mosaic-making. His artistic career has evolved naturally from traveling the world, collaboration with diverse communities, and a social practice involving education, having studied Sociology and been a teacher for over a decade. In 2018, Muzacz co-founded The Mosaic Workshop, where people of all ages and abilities can learn the art of mosaic making through hands-on workshops and ambitious community-led mosaic murals.

Meet other Austinites with an interest in our global connections. Bring the whole family to this interactive celebration of cultures. Be sure to visit the Saltillo booth during the largest Sister City Festival in Austin!

Join this free online seminar offering a high level overview of the basics of business etiquette and multicultural manners with a focus on Austin’s Sister Cities — Saltillo and Lima. Presented in partnership with Austin Community College by Kevin A. Clark, Ph.D., Ph.D. (AM Thesis).

Discussion includes expectations around gift giving, table manners, exchanging business cards, clothing and more. This session is for persons who are thinking about doing business abroad, working with international companies here, or have interactions with persons from other cultures. 

REGISTER VIA THIS LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asci-business-protocol-trainings-registration-628766927807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Would you like to learn more about the Austin-Saltillo Sister City Association? Attend this social event and learn how to become a member and participate in our upcoming programs.

Let us know you will attend by registering via the QR CODE IN THE IMAGE BELOW

While you are out enjoying the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta, visit the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association booth to purchase crafts made by Saltillo artisans. Booth sale proceeds benefit the Austin Saltillo student exchange programs.

September 16th 10 am - 10 pm

This family-oriented celebration is alcohol free. Special programming includes Mexican and Tejano music, folklorico dancers, and food vendor booths.  The highlight of the evening is the re-enactment of “El Grito”, by the Honorable Pablo Marentes,  Cónsul General de México in Austin. This year marks at least 150 years of celebrating “El Grito” in Austin at Republic Square Park.

With gratitude to our sponsors the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, Downtown Austin Alliance, Univision, Austin Sister Cities International, and  #HEBHelpingHere

ASSCA members make an annual visit to re-connect with our friends and commemorate Saltillo’s Founding on 25 July 1577! This year’s visit features a special Mexic-Arte Museum exhibit opening reception at Casa Purcell on July 23rd at noon as we celebrate Austin Day in Saltillo.

See the full lineup of events throughout the month of July by visiting: https://saltillo.gob.mx/cartelera-fina-2023/

It is time for our annual member social! This is a special opportunity to relax and re-connect with your fellow Austin-Saltillo Sister City Association members. Hear remarks from special guests, and learn how you can be more involved in our upcoming programs.

With gratitude to our sponsor - Total Wine & More

Welcome and bienvenidos a todos to the 4th Annual Saltillo Day! This year, we will come together virtually, to enjoy a varied program of events that celebrate the friendship between Austin, Texas and Saltillo, Mexico.

Please join us at the upcoming Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Meeting! Details below:
When: March, 11th from 4pm-5:30pm
Where: Austin City Hall (301 w 2nd St) , RM 1027
***please e-mail saltillo@austinsistercities.com for any questions, or if you would like to add something to the agenda for discussion. ***
See you there!

Join the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Meeting for the February Meeting.

Februaru 11, 4pm-5pm
Austin City Hall, Room 1027