The exhibition explores tragedy and sentimentality through objects and artifacts left behind in a disaster.

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Visual artist Karen Mahaffy’s ‘Deluge’ examines last summer’s tragic Texas floods

The exhibition is on display through Sunday, April 26, at San Antonio’s Playhouse Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

The exhibition is on display through Sunday, April 26, at San Antonio’s Playhouse Gallery.

Mel Chin’s Hauntology of Their Labor examines how those who leave a work environment don't fully disappear.

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Artpace’s latest International Artists-in-Residence installations examine immigration, labor, more

The San Antonio residency program’s latest grouping of artists is Violette Bule (Houston), Mel Chin (Burnsville, North Carolina) and Việt Lê (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam).

by Anjali Gupta April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The Mini Art Museum features small-scale works by dozens of artists.

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San Antonio Contemporary Art month launches Friday with two shows

One show at the Contemporary at Blue Star focuses on photos of people brought together while the other features small-scale works by dozens of artists.

by Anjali Gupta March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Exhibition of eye-popping Ghanian movie posters coming to San Antonio this Friday

Deadly Prey Gallery will bring its touring show of the stylized and often bizarre movie ads to Mercury Project in Roosevelt Park.

by Anjali Gupta February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Alamo Biscuit Co owner John Vale and artist Nicholas Monroe ride in style.

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Concha-shaped bike sculpture makes appearance on San Antonio River Walk

The installation stands in front of a mural at downtown eatery Alamo Biscuit Co. that reads, “‘You are the art.’

by Samara GerstleFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Luminaria is taking applications to find the 200 or so artists who will display work at its latest installment.

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San Antonio’s Luminaria 2026 accepting applications from artists

The annual nighttime arts festival is looking for 200 creators to display work at its November installment.

by Samara GerstleFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Mark Menjívar's work explores diverse subjects through photography, stories and found objects while emphasizing dialogue and collaboration.

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San Antonio visual artist Mark Menjívar’s latest exhibition debuts Friday

‘Murmurations’ at the Contemporary at Blue Star, functions like a mid-career survey, sampling the past 20 years of various long-term projects.

by Anjali Gupta February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Austrian artist Heimo Wallner's latest exhibition of drawings opens this Thursday.

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Austrian visual artist Heimo Wallner’s ‘desesperado’ opens Thursday in San Antonio

The exhibition of drawings rooted in the stupidity that surrounds humankind will run through the end of February at the Un Grito Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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Alejandro Diaz’s new exhibition ‘Rooms and Places’ embraces imperfection

The Sala Diaz founder’s latest show runs simultaneously in San Antonio and New York at Ruiz-Healy Art.

by Anjali Gupta January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

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San Antonio artist’s ‘Memories a Lifetime Ago’ explores upbringing as migrant worker

The mixed-media exhibition by Juan Vallejo opens this Saturday at Enzminger Studio.

by Anjali Gupta January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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New San Antonio Art League exhibition to offer seldom-seen works from its collection

‘Texas Legacy: Hidden Gems from the Collection’ will show off works that haven’t been exhibited in decades.

by Anjali Gupta January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

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Photo exhibition ‘Junk Culture’ explores the human act of collecting objects

The exhibition by Bryan Rindfuss opens this Friday at San Antonio’s FL!GHT Gallery.

by Anjali Gupta December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Installtion images of Snyder’s, Back to Basics (2001) (left) and Double Lunette (2001) (right), featured in Sensing Meaning, Abstract Painting, on view through August 30, 2026.

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San Antonio’s Linda Pace Foundation bolstered art collection in 2025

The new additions include works by Joey Fauerso, Hills Snyder, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Sir Isaac Julien and more.

by Anjali Gupta December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Brooks’ work never stagnant, stuffy, unapproachable or devoid of humor.

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Painter Bryson Brooks’ new solo exhibition opens Thursday at FL!GHT Gallery

Brooks’ latest work, on display at the San Antonio gallery, involves bold colors and manipulation of light.

by Anjali Gupta December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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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

San Antonio visual artist Olsen is known for drawing, collage and assemblage.

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New exhibition by San Antonio artist Tim Olsen focuses on charming and slightly creepy

The solo show is on display at The Upstairs Studios at Blue Star through Nov. 30.

by Anjali Gupta November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

San Antonio dance troupe Arte Y Pasión is know for its dramatic flamenco presentations.

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San Antonio dance troupe Arte Y Pasión to present free Sunday performance

The event will take place in main plaza to celebrate the International Day of Flamenco.

by Anjali Gupta November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Who needs to color by number when you have stickers at your disposal?

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San Antonio Paint by Sticker event will help participants recreate art masterpieces

The free workshop will take place this Saturday.

by Anjali Gupta November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

This vessel was created by artist Jesselyn Gordon.

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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

Ruben’s Ice House served as a beloved watering hole and community gathering place until its 1987 closure.

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Esperanza’s Museo del Westside to hold grand opening this Saturday

The museum is focused on preserving this rich culture and history of San Antonio’s West Side.

by Anjali Gupta October 15, 2025October 15, 2025