SAN ANTONIO – The Blue Star Arts Complex has locked out Brick, a popular event venue within the complex, after months of financial difficulties, Blue Star Arts Complex Management said in a statement.
“We’re sad that Brick’s current owners found themselves where they did,” the statement read. “But after many months of working with them in hopes that they might recover from their financial difficulties, we were forced to make the lockout decision.”
Brick was an arts venue housed in a baroque-style warehouse, featuring visual arts, literary events, theater, dance and more, according to the venue’s website.
In January, Brick admitted it had fallen behind on payroll, with six employees not paid in full. Employees had shared that they protested and boycotted the venue.
Blue Star Arts Complex Management said they hope to bring the venue back “in some form in the future.”
The complex’s full statement can be read below:
“We’re sad that Brick’s current owners found themselves where they did.
“But after many months of working with them in hopes that they might recover from their financial difficulties, we were forced to make the lockout decision. We did not take this step lightly.
“Brick has been blessed to have had so many great vendors, performers, and exhibiters over the years who helped make it something unique.
“We’re grateful to them – and to the other galleries, restaurants, shops, and bars who together comprise the creative soul of the Blue Star Complex and the neighborhood.
“We are hopeful that we can bring the venue back in some form in the future.”
Blue Star Arts Complex Management
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