NALAC is a national organization that advocates for Latino arts and culture. They offer a week-long…read moreworkshop that brings artists and art administrators to San Antonio every year. I was lucky to be selected for this in 2012 and followed up with an arts advocacy training in Washington DC in 2013. It is amazing that this small Westside non-profit can accomplish so much across the country. I've met amazing and inspiring people because of the NALAC network. They also offer various grants for organizations and artists. They also have a membership program in place for anyone that wishes to support their mission.

A museum located in an otherwise touristy area, but reflects the culture and climate of the city…read more Originally this gallery belonged to the only Latino Smithsonian extension, but in 2012 the city took it over. A great place to experience South Texas art and cultural and political themes. The gallery is free, which makes it a nice activity with kids in the summer. The area is also home to many shops and restaurants that have served as San Antonio institutions. Parking can be tricky, but there are a few city lots close by. Only open Wednesday to Sunday.

They had a free exhibit that we noticed walking by so we decided to check it out…read more When entering we were asked to sign in. No food or beverages allowed. The security guard was kind and welcoming. There is an upstairs and downstairs. Exhibits were interesting. Lots of different styles, different messages. Good no cost activity for those interested in art exhibiting the latin experience in America especially if you need a break from the outside heat of San Antonio. Some content may be offensive to some or stir emotions in others.

There are not enough words to describe the tranquility of this place. I was in absolute awe upon…read morearriving and what truly made it even better was the people that run it. They are so welcoming, open, helpful, and kind, that I am ready to schedule an event here. Although they don't have a large designated parking lot, there's plenty of free parking in the area. They can also provide a mini bar and food vendors upon request. I both soul food and gorditas that night and it was sooo good. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this place and I'm so glad that it's a family owned spot. I think that they work with the community and you really do get to create a space not based on money but really based on the value add. Come support them or one of their events! Their art and plant selections are beautiful too.

Here at Galeria EVA, you will find local and Mexican art…read more.. as well as a venue space inside and outside for events... I attended the Green Party Rally Sun 16 Oct with Dr. Jill Stein presidential candidate as well other candidates that are running in Nov election.

On the second Saturday of the month, this is the spot to be at…read more The galleries stay open late, the DJs come out to play, and you can find some awesome art and cold beers! There's a bunch of galleries throughout the space. Each has a different theme to them with unique art. It's right by the train tracks on S Flores. Make sure you park on the south side of the tracks, because otherwise you could be waiting for a while to get your car! There are restrooms inside, but they're not really that clearly marked! I really appreciate the outdoor public art on the street corner of the motorcycle!

Really cool place to check out each second Saturday of the month. They display really unique and…read moreawesome art. Thankfully there is always at least one piece involving Selena, which I am always thankful for. Outside there is usually some live music, along with food trucks if you get hungry. I really like that there are plenty of loungy spots to sit down to hang out and enjoy the music. Not as many people as first friday which can be a good thing. Definitely a cool part of San Antonio's art scene.

Intro: In my opinion and to the detriment of our city the arts continues to be an overlooked…read moreresource. Events like Luminarias, a renaissance of the theater and an overflowing of artistic expression in Southtown gives us the impression that we are experiencing a watershed moment. However, by and large local entities continue to invest in tourists and tourism; the arts seems like an afterthought . Which makes it all the more inspiring to see that the Alamo Community College District is investing in a new arts collective in the Westside. Review: "Buena Noche" or the Good Night kicked off the grand opening of The Galleria 237, a new visual arts cooperative. Under the umbrella of the ACCD a program called "La Printeria" will offer print making classes to surrounding schools and neighborhoods . It is housed in the Edgewood Educational Training school, amongst other programs that will ultimately benefit this community. I was able to get a sneak preview of what this program will do and mean for the city. The space itself is very impressive. It is located in a gym that has been converted into to a workspace. There are tables fixed in the middle of the room, amongst silk screening machines. The classroom is spacious, totally conducive for learning. All that is missing are the students. The goal, at least from what I gathered from the presentation is that classes would help to cultivate artistic skills. In turn students will acquire a marketable skill. In terms of it fitting in the context of that vision I harken back to local artist, Cruz Ortiz(Papa John's Puro Pizza Time!)who has transposed his passion for printmaking into a career. I can see the potential for this program to self sustain itself through its various projects. For example I bought a print of the "Spurs Jesus" that could easily be sold during the NBA season. I certainly think it is important to encourage students to create pieces that express themselves. But it wouldn't hurt to make prints for Fiesta Week, Dia De Los Muertos or First Friday as fundraisers. While I think this program has the potential to raise the profile of this area I left with a few general questions. What exactly are the qualifications to enter in this program? Is it based on age? Income? Is there a registration fee? What is the duration of the class? The specifics of the program seemed unclear but I think those details can be worked out. La Printeria, a program sponsored by ACCD can be a catalyst for change in this area. Its idea is as vast as the untapped resource of arts and artists in the Westside. As the city continues to invest in development downtown it needs to spread that fortune to our communities and neighborhoods. Art equals imagination. Imagination equals creation. Creation equals innovation.

Great La Villita arts gallery! The Wades are a talented…read morefamily of artists. Monte Wade's work is always great- Texas themed, creative and full of talent. His son, Curtis Wade does some fantastic stuff as well. He does a lot of landscapes of Texas, or scenes around San Antonio. There's always a lot of other local artists that they're featuring around there. They'll also ship to any address in the US if you can't lug that giant metal chicken on the plane ride home in your carry-on bag. The gallery in La Vallita is always kept nice and cool, so if you're in La Vallita in the summer, it's a great place to get out of the sun and check out the local culture.

Monte Wade Fine Arts is an art gallery located in La Villita, a historical place now composed of…read moreshops selling art, crafts, and souvenirs. This art gallery showcases both contemporary and traditional art in the form of paintings, glass, jewelry, and sculpture. Prices are $50 and up. Quality is inconsistent. There are pieces that are phenomenal and unique, and there are pieces that are ho-hum.

Randomly walked into this gallery at La Cantera. The atmosphere was eerily silent, with no music…read more At this gallery, we were told that all artwork shown here are created by local artists, and that shipping is free. The majority of works are priced between $1k and $7k. A large variety of styles are available. What caught our eye was work using a particularly interesting color palette, located on the righthand wall. Basically, bright rainbow colors within very dark blue outlines and a dark background. Very eye catching and interesting to look at. The artist for those paintings happened to notice us admiring them and proceeded to explain why he decided to start painting them in this particular style and showed us some of his prior work in this style. Overall, pretty chill (if a bit quiet) and informative, with artwork from local artists.

La Cantera art gallery! This gallery showcases a bunch of…read moretalented local artists who mainly work in oil and acrylic paintings. They have a bunch of paintings all around a central theme: San Antonio, Texas. They've got wonderful paintings of the Riverwalk, so many paintings of the Alamo, and longhorn cattle. Windmills, and blue bonnet flowers. All of the things that you love about Texas. When we went, they had an artist in the corner who was vibing out and doing some live painting while we browsed! The paintings went from small scale, that'd you'd hang in a bathroom, to large scale that'd be at home in the centerpiece of any Texas ranch! The staff was there and made sure we knew that the artists were all local and that they ship to the lower 48 states, no matter how big the painting. The gallery was inviting and well lit, and they offered plenty of room to be able to take in all the art. There's a wide variety of artists, all doing cool stuff. It really is inspirational to see how artists see our beautiful city! They have counters set up that look like they could host events with some wine and cheese while you check out the art. Nom!

I'm a sucker for an art gallery. An art gallery in Port A? Sure why not. My expectations were set…read moreon beach art, sand dunes, boats and waterfowl. I got all of that and more! Contemporary art in Port A. Yes!!! Sculptures, small pieces, large ones, jewelry. Let me express my feelings again- YES! The name sake artist of this gallery, Larry Felder, does ocean art in a classic and approachable way. Imagine standing back and almost seeing the waves crash off the boats. His new pieces are totally different. My jaw dropped when I heard it was his work. I won't ruin the surprise by trying to describe them here. The curator, Robby, is awesome! He introduced us to who I at first thought was another customer. He turned out to be the artist of several sculpture pieces I was drooling over. I got to pick his brain about his process and inspiration. It was an honor to shake his hand! Other customers in the store turned out to be regulars and it was Cheers transformed in to a gallery. The people of Port A love them some art! Then I found the jewelry and it was all over. So yes I'm female. The force for blingy things is strong in me. Robby told me a bit about the artist and I instantly feel in love with a necklace that I'm gonna have to save my pennies for. I considered buying it for mi Madre buuuut, that puppy is going on my neck if it's still there in a few months. The "6yo playing dress up in her mom's jewelry box" in me was fully satisfied once I got to try on several rings, earrings and the aforementioned necklace. I'm happy to report that my new silver and black pearl drop earrings (that I was guaranteed look like lingerie) are content in their new home, my ears. It's ok to wear this kind of lingerie out in public. Notes: Be ready to spend time here and learn about local artists. Regular events throughout the year. Next one Wed 12/12/12 featuring Larry Felder's new work and Mary Hunter's interpretation of 12/12/12.

This is a GREAT actually art gallery for local Port Aransas artists! You are not going to be…read morefinding mass produced 'made in China' beach themed items. Bring your wallet & expect to spend some coin if you are looking for actual art! LOVE IT!!!