The Creative Futures: Art Arena EXP @ Legacy Park

Step into the Art Arena EXP. Where the traditional gallery is stripped away and reimagined as a living arena of creativity.

Art Arena EXP transforms Legacy Park into a two-day experience of sound, movement, and creative competition, built in the heart of Downtown West.

During the day, move through an open-air exhibition where every piece is paired with sound—scan, listen, and step into each artist’s world at your own pace.

As the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts.

The park becomes the arena.

Freestyle. Live painting. DJ sets.
Creation happening in real time, surrounded by the city.

This is where artists, emcees, and the cultural energy of San Antonio meet—live, present, and in motion.

Friday, April 10 · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 · 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Presented by UpLift Gallery · United by Design
Environment Structures by Mapache Entertainment

Curated by Albert “Trebla” Gonzales, Playlist of Art transforms Legacy Park into an open-air gallery where art and sound move together.

Each artwork is paired with a track—scan the QR code, plug in, and step into the inspiration behind the piece.

Move through the park. Explore at your own pace. Experience each artist’s world through both sound and sight.

Each attendee receives headphones with adapters to unlock the full experience.

Featured Artists:
Jack Salgado · Andrea L Jacobson · Kat Cadena · Kristina Salinas ·
Zando · Tali H · Caroline Gonzales · Albert “Trebla” Gonzales · + more TBA

Friday, April 10 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Partnered with our friends at Red Bull · UpLift Gallery · United by Design
Energy brought by Red Bull

As the sun goes down, Legacy Park shifts from gallery to arena.

An evening of live competition, music, and creative energy—blending freestyle rap, live painting, and DJ-driven atmosphere into one continuous arc.

6:00 PM — DJ Set
The energy builds as the park transitions into night.

7:00 – 8:00 PM — Red Bull Batalla “Micrófono Chiquito” Takeover
Our friends at Red Bull will be on-site bringing the energy with a Spanish-language freestyle rap experience previewing the upcoming Batalla Exhibición at Fiesta Oyster Bake.

Live rap challenge · DJ-curated beats · crowd interaction

• a chance to secure an exclusive Red Bull 2026 Fiesta Medal

8:00 – 9:00 PM — Live Paint Battle
Head-to-head art competition on canvas, scored by audience vote.

Co-hosted by AJ Rose and Albert “Trebla” Gonzales

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher The Down Market