Blue Star Contemporary inspires, nurtures, and innovates through contemporary art. BSC is San Antonio's first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art.
Located at 418 Villita Street on the south bank of the San Antonio River, http://goo.gl/maps/UdlnW La Villita was one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods. It was originally a settlement of primitive huts for the Spanish soldiers stationed at the Mission San Antonio Valero (the Alamo). After a flood in 1819, brick, stone and adobe houses replaced the earlier structures. In 1836, La Villita was the site of General Santa Ana’s cannon line in the Battle of the Alamo and a map from early that year showed the village to be of considerable size. Late in the 19th century European immigrants from Germany and France moved into the area. These pioneers became San Antonio’s business leaders, bankers, educators, and craftsmen. The cultural mix that occurred at this time is best illustrated by the variety of architectural styles reflected in La Villita’s buildings. The architecture portrays the evolution of buildings from palisado to Victorian Houses. The first part of the 20th century saw La Villita decline into a slum area. In 1939, as ground broke on the San Antonio River Walk development, city fathers led by Mayor Maury Maverick acted to preserve this colorful part of San Antonio’s history. Today La Villita is a thriving art community that stands as a monument to San Antonio’s past. La Villita has five interconnected plazas for outdoor gatherings such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, retirement celebrations and much more. Number of guests: Plaza Nacional 150-300; Maverick Plaza 1,200 - 2,500; Plaza Juarez 300 - 500; Cos House and patio 100 - 150. Also included in La Villita is the world-famous Arneson River Theatre where Fiesta Noche del Rio performs as well as many other concert performances, ballet, plays and wedding ceremonies. La Villita Historic Arts Village is owned by the City of San Antonio and managed by the Department for Culture and Creative Development. For parking information please visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/parking/index.aspx
An art space in the Historical Southtown Arts District that supports contemporary artists in the visual arts. Our mission is to foster creativity and art excellence and to provide exhibition space to new and established artists.
The Mexican Cultural Institute at San Antonio , Texas, is the Permanent Cultural Representation of the Mexican Government in this city. This Institute has been linked since its beginnings to the cultural life of San Antonio, and so, one of our main tasks is to ensure the growth and strengthening of such link by promoting a direct and active participation of the community. The creation of the Mexican Cultural Institute is the product of a great effort by the Mexican Government that began in 1958 with the foundation of the “Gallery of Mexican Art” at the General Mexican Consulate of San Antonio, Texas. In 1968 the Instituto Cultural de Mexico displayed a large amount of examples of Mexican art at the “Hemisfair 1968”; and in 1972 the Mayor of the city of San Antonio presented the Mexican President with the current facilities of the Instituto Cultural de Mexico at San Antonio. This Institute depends directly from the General Office of Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over its 50 years of existence at Hemisfair Park, the Instituto Cultural de Mexico has been able to maintain an important place on the cultural life of San Antonio, thanks to its wide range of events designed to show the many faces of the Mexican culture. For this purpose, the Instituto has three galleries, a multiple purpose room and an auditorium that can hold up to 250 people.
We are a rehearsal and music studio collective in San Antonio, Tx conveniently located in the Southtown neighborhood. We provide rehearsal space for bands and musicians as well as music recording, mixing, mastering and audio engineering services.
COLLECTIVE houses: RAD Vintage & Thrift: Vintage clothes, furniture and housewares VHS 1138: San Antonio's only independently owned video rental store The Cycle Pit: Accessories for the body and home made entirely of recycled bike parts We host all kinds of shows and events. Contact us with questions.
Hello Studio is an independent artist-run gallery and art space that hosts exhibitions showcasing emerging visual artists in and around Texas. It is directed by Amada Miller and Taylor Bates. To view the current exhibition please contact us to set up an appointment.
Equinox Gallery serves as a meeting place to showcase and educate the community by providing a platform for the diversity in the field of metalsmithing. Our exhibition space honors the history of the culture of the southwest and blends traditional and current objects of adornment. Equinox houses the working studio of owner and artist Alejandro Sifuentes and his work is on view year round. The gallery hosts invitational exhibitions throughout the year and is located in La Villita in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas.
CANVAS is activating the historic Book Building for a THIRD consecutive year through the City of San Antonio's OPEN program. Visit CANVAS from December 11th - 19th, 11am - 7pm to peruse and purchase local art and enjoy wine/beer tastings from 4pm - 7pm nightly. CANVAS is brought to you by: Melissa Unsell of elumicor Featured Artists Include: Albert Gonzalez AJ Rodriguez Clint Henry Michael Cirlos Tuesday Phelps
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