Vincent Valdez is known for large-scale paintings that take on issues of social justice, identity and neglected historical narratives.

Alamo Colleges names Vincent Valdez as first Artist-in-Residence

San Antonio-born Valdez is known for his large-scale — and often cinematic — paintings that explore social justice and identity.

by Sanford Nowlin December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

San Antonio-born Valdez is known for his large-scale — and often cinematic — paintings that explore social justice and identity.

Arts Stories & Interviews

San Antonio’s funky art book store Embarrassing Shoes to close

The quirky business specializing in photo books and art prints has revealed it will shut down in January due to a ‘bad business idea.’

by Stephanie Koithan December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Richter Goods debuted its retail space at 2102 McCullough Ave. last month.

Arts Stories & Interviews

Clothier Richter Goods commits to San Antonio with retail location

The producer of high-quality Western shirts keeps on growing, but its roots remain deep in the Alamo City.

by James Courtney December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Arts Stories & Interviews

Texas Fashion Week now accepting applications from up-and-coming designers for June event

Designer applications are open now until Feb. 1 for the San Antonio event, which runs June 1-7.

by Stephanie Koithan December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Pianist Daniela Liebman performs with the San Antonio Philharmonic earlier this season.

Arts Stories & Interviews

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels Holiday Pops and New Year’s Eve concerts

The orchestra’s cancelations come days after the owners of its primary venue ordered it to vacate the premises.

by Sanford Nowlin December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

Things to Do

Everyone we saw shopping at Esperanza’s Peace Market in San Antonio this weekend

The market will continue Saturday and Sunday.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

Then-Scottish Rite Board Chairman Richard Park (left) and San Antonio Philharmonic Executive Director Roberto Trevino sign paperwork last year enabling the orchestra to share use of the Scottish Rite Temple’s auditorium.

Arts Stories & Interviews

Scottish Rite moves to evict San Antonio Philharmonic a year after orchestra vowed to make site its permanent home

A letter obtained by the Current indicates the masonic lodge is giving the orchestra until this Friday to vacate.

by Sanford Nowlin November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Cruz and Olivia Ortiz will celebrate the grand opening of Casa Pink this Saturday.

Arts Stories & Interviews

Artists Cruz and Olivia Ortiz’s latest venture, studio-coffee shop Casa Pink, offers harbor for creatives

The grand opening for the south-of-downtown space is this Saturday.

By Eve SlempNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

This vessel was created by artist Jesselyn Gordon.

Things to Do

Maker’s Mark: San Antonio ceramic artists unite for inaugural ClaySA exhibition and studio tour

The event combines ‘The Mark of the Hand,’ a group exhibition uniting 23 local artists working in clay, and 12 studio tours.

by Bryan Rindfuss November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Students in Trinity's Mexico, the Americas, and Spain Program work on a project. The Alvarez family helped launch that program in 2005.

San Antonio News

Trinity University lands $25M from family of beer magnate Carlos Alvarez for new arts school

The donation is one of the largest in the San Antonio liberal arts school’s history.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

The late artist and activist Gene Elder oversaw the Happy Foundation's massive archive.

Things to Do

‘Happy Foundation Archives’ presentation to offer look at San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ history

The presentation will take place Tuesday at the Thousand Oaks Library.

by Anjali Gupta September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Sandy Skoglund's Revenge of the Goldfish is on display at the McNay.

Arts

Fall Arts Cheat Sheet: Exhibitions San Antonio art fans need to experience this season

San Antonio’s fall arts calendar is as diverse and fascinating as the scene that makes it tick.

by Bryan Rindfuss September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

William Jack Sibley penned the Current's San Antonio Eccentrics column and a whole lot more.

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San Antonio novelist, playwright, one-time Current columnist Jack Sibley has died

Sibley, 72, traveled widely, contributed to Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine and even penned TV soap opera dialogue.

by Sanford Nowlin September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Sandy Skoglund is known for whimsical installations, sculptures and photographs.

Arts Stories & Interviews

‘Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature’ at the McNay showcases artist’s whimsical installations

The San Antonio exhibition, which opens this Thursday, amplifies the push and pull between artificial and organic elements in Skoglund’s work.

by Anjali Gupta September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Honoré Daumier’s 1834 lithograph Ne vous y frottez pas!! Liberté de la presse leaves no question where the multifaceted artist stood on the matter of press freedom.

Arts

New McNay exhibit examines French artists’ defiance of censorship to skewer the powerful

The San Antonio art museum’s new exhibition shows the creativity that thrived in 19th-century France despite government attempts to ban politically charged images.

by Sanford Nowlin September 5, 2025September 10, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s 31-year-old Magik Theatre opens fundraiser ahead of temporary closure for renovations

Officials with the theater, which has entertained 3 million students over its history, also said downtown road construction is hurting ticket sales.

by Sanford Nowlin August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts

Artists Nadia Botello, Fabiola Menchelli, Jason Willome mine meditative territory at Contemporary at Blue Star

The San Antonio exhibition allowed the artists to experiment with the overall design of the gallery spaces.

by Bryan Rindfuss August 7, 2025August 31, 2025

Arts

Spooky new San Antonio bookshop Ghoulish Books is lifting up queer horror

The bookshop, located on St. Mary’s Street in the heart of downtown, specializes in all that goes bump in the night.

by Stephanie Koithan August 5, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts

Curious Twins ghost-tour duo purchase abandoned, ‘haunted’ hospital near San Antonio

Some consider Yorktown Hospital the ‘most haunted building in Texas’ due to its reputation for paranormal activity.

by Stephanie Koithan July 29, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts

Pee-wee’s bike will go on display at San Antonio’s Alamo starting early August

The bike will go on display on the 40th anniversary of the cinematic release of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

by Stephanie Koithan July 28, 2025September 1, 2025

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: TICKETS TO UNITED WE BRUNCH ON 2/28/26!

Arts Stories & Interviews

Alamo Colleges names Vincent Valdez as first Artist-in-Residence

San Antonio’s funky art book store Embarrassing Shoes to close

Clothier Richter Goods commits to San Antonio with retail location

Texas Fashion Week now accepting applications from up-and-coming designers for June event

San Antonio Philharmonic cancels Holiday Pops and New Year’s Eve concerts

Everyone we saw shopping at Esperanza’s Peace Market in San Antonio this weekend

Scottish Rite moves to evict San Antonio Philharmonic a year after orchestra vowed to make site its permanent home

Artists Cruz and Olivia Ortiz’s latest venture, studio-coffee shop Casa Pink, offers harbor for creatives

Maker’s Mark: San Antonio ceramic artists unite for inaugural ClaySA exhibition and studio tour

Trinity University lands $25M from family of beer magnate Carlos Alvarez for new arts school

‘Happy Foundation Archives’ presentation to offer look at San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ history

Fall Arts Cheat Sheet: Exhibitions San Antonio art fans need to experience this season

San Antonio novelist, playwright, one-time Current columnist Jack Sibley has died

‘Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature’ at the McNay showcases artist’s whimsical installations

New McNay exhibit examines French artists’ defiance of censorship to skewer the powerful

San Antonio’s 31-year-old Magik Theatre opens fundraiser ahead of temporary closure for renovations

Artists Nadia Botello, Fabiola Menchelli, Jason Willome mine meditative territory at Contemporary at Blue Star

Spooky new San Antonio bookshop Ghoulish Books is lifting up queer horror

Curious Twins ghost-tour duo purchase abandoned, ‘haunted’ hospital near San Antonio

Pee-wee’s bike will go on display at San Antonio’s Alamo starting early August

More frightening photos from San Antonio’s Krampus Parade

Everything we saw as San Antonio’s Krampus Parade terrified King William

The best places to check out Christmas lights in the San Antonio area this holiday season

Everything we saw at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center’s 30th Día de Muertos celebration