Community Calendar

Drawn primarily from the McNay’s outstanding collection of works on paper, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary creativity in 19th-century France, a time when we also rarely consider that printed images were subject to censorship laws—particularly between 1820 and 1880. In fact, some of this creativity was strategy to subvert and work around existing laws. The exhibition features critical images by Honoré Daumier and Édouard Manet in the context of prints made by their peers and later artists. The latter group includes Pablo Picasso, José Clemente Orozco, José Guadalupe Posada, who were inspired by how artists such as Manet and Daumier dealt with government censorship and used caricature to make protest art. In addition, more recent works by activist Guerrilla Girls and Donald Moffett add a contemporary lens to the presentation.

"Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris" is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, Ph.D., Curator of Prints and Drawings.

Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992.

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.

Ruby City proudly presents Synthesis & Subversion Redux, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of Frances Jean Colpitt and the evolving conversation around Latinx art. This new exhibition revisits Colpitt’s groundbreaking 1996 show, Synthesis and Subversion: A Latino Direction in San Antonio Art, and its influence on contemporary art practices today.
In 1996, Colpitt brought together a group of San Antonio-based artists—Jesse Amado, David Padilla Cabrera, Alejandro Diaz, Franco Mondini-Ruiz, Ana de Portela, and Chuck Ramirez—who explored identity, abstraction, and the everyday through conceptual approaches. The exhibition challenged norms and sparked critical debate, becoming a pivotal moment in San Antonio’s art history.

Now, nearly 30 years later, Redux builds on Colpitt’s vision while reflecting the profound changes in the art world since then. Curated by two Latinas in leadership roles at major institutions, Ruby City Director, Elyse A. Gonzales, and Curator of Latinx Art at the McNay Art Museum, Mia Lopez, Redux showcases the work of five contemporary artists: Juan Carlos Escobedo, Jenelle Esparza, Bárbara Miñarro, Angeles Salinas, and José Villalobos. These artists bring fresh perspectives to themes of identity, memory, and culture, often through craft-informed practices that incorporate textiles, personal history, and connections to the U.S.-Mexico border.

The exhibition will be on view from February 15, 2024 through September 28, 2025 at Studio, located inside Chris Park (111 Camp Street).

Stretch & Reset Mobility
with Mobile Om
Second Saturday of every month, 10a-11a

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORED BY H-E-B and UNIVERSITY HEALTH

Enhance your flexibility and balance with Stretch & Reset Mobility, a 60-minute low-impact class designed to support your overall wellness and range of motion. This session combines gentle stretching and dynamic mobility exercises to help you feel refreshed, strong, and energized. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all, this class offers modifications so everyone can participate at their own comfort level. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to unwind and care for your body.

Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza at The Tobin Center (weather permitting; indoor location TBA during inclement weather).
What to Bring/Wear: A yoga mat or towel, comfortable clothing you can stretch in, and water to stay hydrated.
Free Parking: Free parking is available from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the surface lot located at the corner of 4th Street and Auditorium Circle (142 Auditorium Circle). Additional street parking may be available.
Enjoy the benefits of moving with intention, feeling more at ease in your body, and connecting with others in your community.

Our amazing children’s bookseller is bringing you a story and activity every Saturday at 10:30am! 🤩

We hope to see everyone this Saturday (and every Saturday)!

Our amazing children’s bookseller is bringing you a story and activity every Saturday at 10:30am! 🤩

We hope to see everyone this Saturday (and every Saturday)!

Bring your stories, keep your history! Attend our Fall Cosecha!

Do you have historical photos, documents, memorabilia, or stories related to Mexican American Civil Rights? Join us for our second MACRI Cosecha: A Mexican American Civil Rights History Harvest! MACRI will be scanning historical items and recording oral histories to be preserved in its archival collection.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
1 PM - 4 PM
MACRI Visitor Center
2123 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207

RSVP and learn more

Participants are asked to bring items that represent some aspect of the history of Mexican American civil rights efforts. Scanned items will be assessed for inclusion in MACRI’s digital archives, and the original items will be returned to the participant. Digital copies of the scanned items can be emailed to participants to make it easy to share with family and friends.

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The MACRI Cosecha is a new program launched with the support of a grant from Latinos in Heritage Conservation. Mil gracias!

MACRI's programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

From Gandhi’s Light to Shakti’s Fire, Blume Foundation ignites the unstoppable spirit of women – and you can be part of it!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Blume Garba, presented by Blume Foundation, on Saturday, September 13th at Freeman Coliseum!

💃 Dance to live Garba and Dandiya beats!
🍛 Enjoy delicious food!
🎉 Celebrate culture, community, and joy – all for a great cause!

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TILL AUGUST 15TH, 2025

$15 per Adult. Students 6+ years $5 And children under 5 years FREE

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, music, food, and culture at Blume Foundation’s Garba Night: “Gandhi’s Light to Shakti’s Fire”
Featuring live performances by the incredible:
Balin Vyas, Dimple Biscuitwala, Krishani Ghadvi, and Vraj Kshatriya
What to Expect:
Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston exhibition
Henna, face painting, & balloons
Cultural performances & open dance floor
Garba competitions
Silent auction & raffles
Surprises all night long!
Early Bird Tickets (until Aug 15):
$15/Adult | $50/Family of 4 (includes parking)
Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 | 5 PM Onwards
Proceeds benefit Awaaz & Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston – supporting survivors of domestic violence and promoting peace through education.
Come dressed in your festive best and let’s light up the night with joy, purpose, and unity.
#GarbaNight2025 #BlumeFoundation #SanAntonioEvents #DanceForChange #WomenEmpowerment #Garba #EternalGandhiMuseum #Awaaz #BalinVyas #DimpleBiscuitwala #KrishaniGhadvi #VrajKshatriya

Viva!

Our annual Mexican Heritage Themed Market returns in honor of Mexican Independence Day and San Antonio’s Mexican-American cultural roots.

Enjoy live performances by:

Las Abuelitas de Oro
Rayitos de Sol
Ballet Folklorico Sol de San Antonio
Mariachis Las Altenas
Shop with SA Local Market.

Dine with Downtown Food Truck Association vendors.

This is a family-friendly, pet-friendly event!