SAN ANTONIO, TX.- Artpace San Antonio announced the newest Manager of Communications and Manager of Residencies and Exhibitions.

Ada Smith Genitempo, former Archives and Programs Associate at Artpace has been recently appointed as the new Residencies and Exhibitions Manager.

Born in San Antonio and raised in the Texas Hill Country, Ada earned a BFA in Studio Art and Photography from the University of Arizona. She has held positions at the Judd Foundation, Marfa, TX and the Center for Creative Photography, Tucson, AZ. Ada serves on the San Antonio Arts Commission’s Public Art Committee.

“My aim is to support emerging artists and the individuals that continue to foster accessible and inspiring art spaces for the cultural community.”

Elena Hernandez-Peña is the newest addition to Artpace acting as the Communications Manager. She is a San Antonio native who has spent the last 6 years living and working in rural parts of West Texas, including Marfa, Texas. Elena studied photography at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design and has since focused her career on Communications and Media Management. Elena has a special interest in Latinx Art History, folk art, alternative photographic processes, and Contemporary Art.

“As the new Communications Manager at Artpace, I am dedicated to broadening access to contemporary art in San Antonio. My goal while I am at Artpace is to connect with diverse communities, ensuring that art becomes a shared experience for all. I would also like to spotlight the legacy Artpace has created over the last few decades that has greatly contributed to San Antonio’s cultural landscape.”