ABOUT ARCINIEGA STREET

Arciniega Street Productions was founded in 2022 by Kendra Arciniega.

Hi! Kendra Arciniega here. I’m the founder of Arciniega Street Productions.

I’d like to introduce you to a special little stretch of pavement called Arciniega Street. It’s a short street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas stretching a modest 1,000 feet, almost a perfect 10 minute walk from The Alamo. This small street was named after my ancestor, a Tejano leader who lived inside The Alamo for a period of time and helped found the city of San Antonio hundreds of years ago. Among the many generations of family who’ve lived in this area have been musicians, politicians, and community liaisons – Tejanos who are all about family, sharing culture, bringing people together, and celebrating the arts. Born and raised in south Texas myself, I moved to Alaska with my family at a young age but made my way back to my ancestral lands for college. I’ve been back in Alaska with my wife, Mercedes, for the past 9 years, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to serving our community through arts, culture, and entertainment. Whether your roots go back generations or you’re growing new roots with chosen family, if community is what you seek, you’re always welcome in our spaces. Sometimes home is where we feel the most connected.

This production company is named in honor of the proud Tejanos who came before me – both my great-greats and living family members alike. Through their own stories and efforts, these proud Latinos created pathways for me - generations away - to continue telling important stories and growing cultural connections. Mercedes and I are dedicated to lifting up LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC artists and celebrating the intersectionality within those communities to which we both belong. Quite like its namesake, Arciniega Street is small but significant and represents the lasting impact of putting community first.

Thank you for believing in what we do. Welcome to the party.

Kendra Arciniega