“Am I not here who am your mother”

Coatlaxopeuh to Cuauhtlatuohac, (Juan Diego) 1531 On the hill of Tepeyac

On December 12, 1531, on a hill called Tepeyac in Mexico, a middle age Indian named Juan Diego saw a vision of a lady whose garments gleamed of light, color and splendor. She spoke in the native tongue of the Aztecs. It is said that she summoned Juan Diego to tell the Spanish Priests to build her a temple at the sight where she had been worshiped by the Aztecs and known by her people as Tonanzin, mother of the Gods and of the Earth.

Every year on this day 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. In addition to exploring this secular icon and its significance in the Latin American community, visitors can experience this phenomenon through a visual narrative showcasing a myriad of artistic representations by some of San Antonio’s most noted artists. This exhibition is the oldest and most reverend featuring La Virgen de Guadalupe as the main theme.

Join us at the opening reception Friday, December 12, 2025 from 6-9pm.
The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th and from January 5th-January 20, 2026, Monday-Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for holidays.

Participating artists include: Henry De Leon, Terry A. Ybanez, Gigi Morales, Robert Benavides, Eduardo David DeLaCruz, Ludivina Smith, Kandelyne Gomez, Jacquelyn Salgado, Hector Garza, Israel Rico, Xavier Garza, Monica Estrada-Saldana, Diane Bazaldua, Noe Garza, Laurel Gibson, Alfredo Rodriguez, Monica de la Cruz Walker, Sarah Shore, Kathleen Baker Pittman, Manola and Maria Ramirez, Armando Martinez, Angelina Pliego, Debi Lively, Gloria Sanchez Hart, Cynthia Thompson, JD Morera, Irma Garza, Richard Arredondo, Angelica Mayorga, Michael Villanueva, Tony Garcia, Tirzo Martinez, Oscar Galvan Jr., Hector Garza, Alicia Zavala Galvan, Bianca Arguellez Garcia and more.

Virgen de Guadalupe Art Market: In addition to the exhibition opening, an art market featuring local vendors will be available December 12th from 6-9pm. Visitors may purchase unique artwork, crafts, and Artesanía inspired by La Virgen de Guadalupe and other holiday themes.

To view last year’s exhibit and celebration on our Facebook Page here: https://fb.watch/2qc5-RIsIY/
or on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OAtoHhva74k

Opening Reception:

Friday, December 12, 2025, 6-9PM

The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th, 2025 and January 5th-20th, 2026, Monday-Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for holidays.