Where art and culture come alive. . .
Through honoring our loved ones who have past.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
by giving thanks and praise.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
Through honoring our loved ones who have past.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
Through honoring our loved ones who have past.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
by sharing what we've made.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
Through honoring our loved ones who have past.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
Through honoring our loved ones who have past.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
commenting on whats around us creatively.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
through supporting one another.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
through learning about our history.
Where art and culture come alive. . .
through connecting with community.
MISSION
Centro Cultural Aztlan is a community based-organization with a mission to preserve, develop and promote Chicano/Latino art and culture. The center presents an array of cultural activities that encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our local heritage, and makes the arts more widely available to residents of all backgrounds, ages and interests.
Dec 12th Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibit
Centro Cultural Aztlan produces and presents an annual Celebracion a la Virgen de Guadalupe with one of the most beautiful exhibits and of it’s kind.
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Segundo de Febrero
This exhibit commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848 which ended the Mexico/U.S. War and established the new American southwest and the Mexican American Community.
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Superhero Exhibit
Our annual Superhero Exhibition is designed for students from kinder to 12th grade to create artwork that is based on Real-Life Heroes, Comic Book Art, Anime, Mythological Figures, or a positive role model they know and admire.
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Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
Since 1977, Centro Cultural has opened its doors to tourists and residents to take part in the biggest and oldest Dia de los Muertos Celebration paying tribute to this ancient tradition.
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Zonarte- El Mercado de Aztlan
Artists and artisans from San Antonio and across Tejas offer their unique handmade gifts, original prints, paintings, sculptures, furniture jewelry, textiles, and artesania during this annual Holiday Market.
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El Gran Dia de Los Artistas
El Gran Dia de Los Artistas promises to be an explosion of creativity in the Deco District showcasing live music, Arts and Craft market, art demonstrations, exhibits, and live painting.
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Mole Festival
Get your taste buds ready for one of the most deliciously unique fundraising events you will ever attended.
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Las Mujeres de Aztlan
This annual exhibition takes place every March to celebrate National Women’s Month and aims to raise the visibility of women artists working to develop their careers and expand their artistic expressions.
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Centro Cultural Aztlan was established in 1977, by a group of young community organizers active in the Chicano movement and eager to extend its message of pride and empowerment.
The vision of those that founded Centro Cultural Aztlan was to build upon the tradition of Chicano and Indigenous culture by creating programs that would involve local artists and increase public awareness of their work.
Participants in our programs represent the full spectrum of the arts: poets and other writers, performing artists, musicians, as well as visual artists.Some are students; others are emerging professionals. Whether they perform their work on stage or hang it on the wall, we provide them with the means of expression: materials and instruction or display space, an open mike or a festival stage.
Centro Cultural Aztlan provides a venue for established and emerging artists, local residents and visitors to participate in cultural activities that include fine-arts exhibits, discussions, literary events and community pride celebrations designed to enrich and inspire.
Get Involved
Support Centro Cultural Aztlan with your tax-deductible donation today! Your contribution will help us continue our mission to preserve, develop and promote Chicano/Latino art and culture.
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Centro Cultural Aztlan is always looking for friendly volunteers to help us with a number of programs and projects. Please call or email us.
(210)432-1896
centroaztlan@sbcglobal.net
Gain valuable experience working with Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Executive Director, Arts Program Manager, community volunteers, and partner organizations while assisting with the planning, preliminary logistics, and outreach efforts for the center’s programming.
Download Intern Application
Working on something special? Let us know your vision maybe we can work together to make it a reality.
Download Proposal Application
If you are an artist and would like to apply for our exhibits you can download the applications here:
Download Applications
Want to sell your wears at our next market? Or perhaps you prepare some really great eats. Become a vendor and be part of our next event.
Become a Vendor
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our Staff
Malena Gonzalez-Cid
Executive Director since 1987
Malena's responsibilities entail overseeing all organizational, fiscal and programmatic requirements of the center. To contact her please email her at: ccaztlan@swbell.net
Ruth M Guajardo
Arts Program Manager
Ms. Guajardo’s knowledge and expertise allows her to carry out responsibilities for the effective presentation of the multidisciplinary programs presented by Centro Aztlan. To contact her please email her at: centroaztlan@sbcglobal.net
