More than six hundred guests gathered beneath the sapphire skies of the historic UT San Antonio Southwest Campus for Wings in the Mist, an evening that blended beauty, purpose, and community in support of UTSA Arts. Set within the riverfront gardens that have long served as a creative anchor for generations of San Antonio artists, the gala invited patrons, collectors, and civic leaders to experience a night centered on what matters most in this city, creativity, connection, and access.
The gala itself, co chaired by Kevin Matula and Blakely Fernandez, returned to the lush campus with an evening that unfolded with ease and elegance. Dinner, conversation, and a late night celebration themed Downtown in Flight offered guests a chance to gather within the gardens that have shaped the creative lives of so many. Yet even as the flowers, lights, and music created a sense of wonder, the purpose of the evening remained clear. Funds raised through Wings in the Mist sustain UTSA Arts community programs, making classes, workshops, and outreach programs available to adults, teens, and children who seek a place to explore their creative potential.
In 2025, UTSA Arts served over 5,000 adult learners and hundreds of youth through free and low cost opportunities in painting, ceramics, printmaking, architecture, and multidisciplinary exploration. Signature programs such as Saturday Morning Discovery, Mobile Arts, and Teen Studio Intensive continue to nurture emerging artists and ensure that art remains within reach citywide.
As guests departed beneath the same sapphire skies that greeted their arrival, they carried with them more than memories of a beautiful evening. They carried a shared understanding that supporting UTSA Arts strengthens the cultural fabric of San Antonio, and that the creative spirit of this city flourishes when the community gathers with intention and purpose. Wings in the Mist was not only a celebration, it was a reaffirmation of the essential role the arts play in shaping San Antonio’s future.
THE VOICE:
Eleanora Morrison
Eleanora (Ellie) Morrison is a fifth-generation San Antonian and the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Voice of San Antonio, a platform dedicated to amplifying visionary voices in the city. As Editor-in-Chief, she leads both editorial and creative direction, shaping the platform’s voice, visual identity, and storytelling approach. With a background in arts, culture, and media, Ellie has always had a passion for telling stories that reflect the diverse, vibrant spirit of San Antonio. Her work strives to elevate local voices, showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage and supporting its future growth. In addition to her editorial role, Ellie is a multi-disciplinary creative leading projects that shape spaces, conversations, and community in San Antonio and beyond. Connect with her on social media @eleanoramorrison.