Community Calendar

O’ Powa O’ Meng—”I came here, I got here, I’m still going”— is how Jody Folwell describes, in her Tewa language, her personal journey with pottery. A contemporary artist from Kha’p’o Owingeh (also known as Santa Clara Pueblo, in New Mexico), she is among the most significant and influential clay artists of her generation. Across five decades of artistic practice, Folwell has revolutionized contemporary Pueblo pottery with energetic, avant-garde innovations of form, content, and design that have influenced younger generations of Pueblo potters. This exhibition presents iconic works that demonstrate the arc of Folwell’s trailblazing career and place her within the canon of contemporary American art.

"O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell" is organized by the Fralin Museum of Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Major support for the national tour and exhibition catalogue is provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Curator-in-charge at the McNay Art Museum is Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions.

Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992; the Flora Crichton Visiting Artist Fund; Ewing Halsell Foundation, Louis A. and Francis B. Wagner Endowment; and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

The San Antonio Art League + Museum (SAAL+M) proudly announces acclaimed fiber artist Susie Monday as its 2025 Artist of the Year, honoring her visionary work and lifelong contributions to the arts. This prestigious award, established in 1946, celebrates excellence across all artistic disciplines and this year shines a much-deserved spotlight on the expressive power of fiber art.
Selected by a distinguished panel of national and international jurors, Monday’s recognition marks a milestone for both the artist and the regional fiber arts community. Her work—rich with color, symbolism, and cultural storytelling—has captivated audiences and elevated textile collage and surface design to new artistic heights.

NOTE: SAAL+M is open Tue-Sat, 10 am to 3 pm.

The Briscoe is excited to invite guests and members of the museum to participate in our community Ofrenda (Altar) in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

The Day of the Dead Holiday is thought to have grown from Indigenous origins blending with European traditions in Mexico and today is a national symbol of Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

The Briscoe’s Ofrenda commemorates loved ones of the museum’s staff, community and the West. Museum guests and members are invited to add photos of lost loved ones and your personal offering.

Celebration Circle is an inclusive, multi-faith community with a creative approach to spirituality. We come from a variety of faith traditions and honor our diversity, choosing to focus on our oneness through creative arts, music, meditation, and sacred ritual. Founded in 1992, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit offering celebrations and events in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. Join us in affirmation that WE ARE ONE! All are welcome, we have no membership rules or requirements. Visit us at celebrationcircle.org.
SERVICES OFFERED:
We gather to honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other and all of Creation in order to foster an experiential approach to spiritual understanding. We hold bi-monthly sacred worship and several "small circle" meetings including DiningCIRCLE (a shared meal) and BiblioCIRCLE (a book club without a book).

Join us for not one, but two days of family fun, fall festivities, and hundreds of adoptable pets waiting to meet you! 🐾🍂
This year, we’re partnering with Daisy Cares and expanding our festival grounds to the San Antonio Food Bank for Day 1 — then keeping the celebration going with a cozier Day 2 at ACS only. Free general admission both days!
📅 Event Schedule
Day 1: Saturday, October 25 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | ACS + San Antonio Food Bank Pavilion
Day 2: Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ACS Only
✨ Here’s what you can expect:
Over 200 adoptable pets
Pumpkin patch & fall family photo spots
Hayrides
Foster pet parade showcasing adoptable pets
Pet costume contest
Puppy yoga sessions
Kids craft zone
Live music & food trucks
50+ local vendors and small businesses
Passport 4 Paws: take a shelter dog on a mini adventure
🐶 Adoption Perks:
All adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, training support, microchip, free custom pet tags, and more. The first 100 adoptions will also receive special prizes.
🎟 Early Access (Day 1 Only):
Start the fun before the crowds with our $25 Early Access Family Pass (good for 2 adults + children under 18). Enjoy first pick of adoptable pets, priority parking, and a few extra surprises. Limited to the first 100 guests.
We’re ready to make Dogtober 2025 our biggest adoption event yet. Admission is free, and all families are welcome. Let’s find loving homes for hundreds of pets—together.

The Bugs, Bikes, & Botany: Nature Adventure Kit Program invites families to experience the Mission Reach from a whole new angle—a bug’s-eye view! Brought to you by the San Antonio River Foundation, BiblioTech and San Antonio BCycle, with support from PeopleForBikes and the Better Bike Share Partnership, this program is your ticket to a wilder side of San Antonio, where each bike ride introduces you to both our city’s unique nature and the perks of using BCycle, San Antonio’s bikeshare system.

Enjoy FREE museum admission at Texas Science & Natural History Museum during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month. Explore the story of life in the natural world in Texas from the formation of our planet, through the age of the dinosaurs, into our current environment. See fascinating fossils and examples of Texas wildlife, touch real meteorites, and walk beneath the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur and tyrannosaur!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavor and storytelling as author Andrew Braunberg takes us on a spirited journey through the history of Texas whiskey!

📅 Sunday, October 26 | 2:00-4:00 pm

👤 Adults 21+ Only

🎟 $35 Members | $50 Non-Members

🥂 Whiskey Cocktail will be served in keepsake glass.

☕ Non alcoholic Beverages and light bites included!

Join Ann for an evening of Fall decor making using fabric, ribbon, and paint to transform a simple wooden figure into an adorable wall hanging!

No experience required and all materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring any fabric and/or ribbon they'd like to use.

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Olmos Ensemble's Fall/Spring Series kicks off with OLMOS REUNION! Guest artist Christopher Guzman joins all five ensemble musicians for a scintillating program of music for piano, strings and winds. The concert will feature a world premiere performance of Michael Ippolito's Sonata For Cello & Piano, composed for Olmos cellist Julian Schwarz. October 26 at 3pm at Diane Bennack Concert Hall at the University of the Incarnate Word. Admission free with donations welcome, reception to follow.