Exhibition Explores Creativity as a Tool to Navigate Print Censorship
SAN ANTONIO — The McNay Art Museum is opening a thought-provoking new exhibition that examines the intersection of creativity, protest, and power through the lens of 19th-century print censorship. Titled Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th…
Artpace to Host 30th Anniversary Gala on October 11
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 19, 2025) – Artpace San Antonio will celebrate its 30th anniversary with The Happening in Red on October 11, 2025, honoring founder Linda Pace (1945–2007) and acclaimed sculptor and installation artist Nancy Rubins, a Spring 1997…
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Honors Flaco Jiménez with Special Exhibition
SAN ANTONIO (August 7, 2025) — The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is paying tribute to the life and legacy of the late Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez with a special remembrance exhibition at the Progreso Community Gallery, located across from the Guadalupe…
René Paul Barilleaux to Retire from McNay Art Museum After Two Decades of Visionary Leadership
SAN ANTONIO, TX – June 26, 2025 — The McNay Art Museum announced today that René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs and a transformative figure in San Antonio’s art landscape, will retire on September 19, concluding a remarkable 20-year career…
McNay Art Museum Presents “O’ Powa O’ Meng” — A Groundbreaking Exhibition Honoring Pueblo Pottery Pioneer Jody Folwell
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 18, 2025) – The McNay Art Museum invites the public to experience a remarkable journey through clay, culture, and creativity with the summer exhibition “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell.” Opening July 31, 2025,…
McNay Art Museum Names Stacy Hicks Herr as New Head of Development
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 17, 2025) — The McNay Art Museum has announced the appointment of Stacy Hicks Herr as its new Head of Development, effective June 2. In this leadership role, Hicks Herr will oversee the museum’s comprehensive fundraising efforts,…
Fiesta San Antonio: More Than a Party – A Celebration with Purpose
SAN ANTONIO, TX – To outsiders, Fiesta San Antonio may seem like just a vibrant, city-wide celebration filled with music, parades, confetti, and color. But to locals—and those who take a closer look—it’s clear that Fiesta is far more than a party. It’s a…
McNay Art Museum Honors the Bold Spirit of Chicano Culture with ‘Rasquachismo’ Exhibition
The McNay Art Museum is set to bring the colorful, unconventional essence of Chicano culture to the forefront with its latest exhibition, “Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility,” on display from December 19, 2024, to March 16, 2025. This…
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival Kicks Off with Pop-Up Gallery and Artist Mixer
San Antonio, TX – August 23, 2024 — The highly anticipated Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is set to begin with a vibrant Kickoff Party on Friday, August 23rd, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Luminaria Pop-Up Gallery in St. Paul Square, located at…
Michele Norris Ignites San Antonio Book Festival
Special Guest Author: Donovan Thomson (SATX-Rated) Michele Norris, the former NPR host of All Things Considered, spoke at a Black History Month event for the GET LIT Series in association with the San Antonio Book Festival. The event took place at the…
Discover Mel Chin’s CoCobijos: A Unique Art Installation Along the San Antonio River
Located at the intersection of the San Antonio River and VFW Boulevard, Mel Chin’s CoCobijos is a captivating art installation that beckons visitors to explore the path leading from the river to Mission San José via Mission County Park. This…