Over the three-day weekend, the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture revealed a new space for visitors to enjoy — Labor Plaza.

Located in the River Walk Public Art Garden on Market Street across from the Henry B. González Convention Center, Labor Plaza pays tribute to + recognizes labor, civil rights, and social justice advocates in the Alamo City.

The plaza features public art such as sculptures, poetry, etchings + visual artwork intended to educate and inspire those who visit.

Here are some of the installations you can view:

A poem titled “So that Our Crossing May Never be Obstructed” and five artworks by Octavio Quintanilla.
An excerpt from the labor anthem “Solidarity Forever” written by Ralph Chaplin in 1915.
Biography etchings recognizing eight notable San Antonio labor figures.
Three stainless steel sculptures titled "I Remember Everything" by Washington-based artist Ries Niemi.

Labor Plaza is one of the many new additions to public art in downtown San Antonio. You can also visit “Bloom,” “Stargazer”, and “The Vibrant Village.”