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33rd Annual Superhero Exhibit

May 13, 2025
Ruth Guajardo
Galeria, Past Exhibits, Superhero, Upcoming Events
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Ciencia Dulce/Sweet Science: An Artistic Perspective of San Antonio Boxing.

Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to present Ciencia Dulce/Sweet Science: An Artistic Perspective of San Antonio Boxing. Lead Artist for this show is visual artist Jim Haught and co-curators Rob Benavidez and Roland Sul. This exhibition is a dynamic and immersive art exhibit dedicated to exploring and celebrating the world of boxing, a sport that resonates deeply within the heart of San Antonio. Bringing together a diverse group of artists, the exhibit seeks to create a vibrant dialogue between art and the local boxing culture. Envisioned as a multidisciplinary exhibit, this show aims to capture the raw emotion, intense physicality, and poetic beauty of boxing through various art forms and promises to be a unique and enriching experience that pays homage to the spirit and passion of San Antonio boxing and its rich history. Join us at the opening reception on Friday April 4, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm. The exhibit will continue through the end of April 2025. Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Participating artists include: Lead artist: Jim Haught Featured artists: Albert Alvarez, Rob Benavides, Slim Bishop, Evil Dave, Victor De La Fuente, Marc Deadrick, Cris Escobar, Gerardo Garcia, Noe Garza, Xavier Garza, Beto Gonzales, Rosendo Gonzalez, Luis Guerrero, Jim Haught, Matt Hensley, Jeff Huerta, Ricardo Islas, Jordan Kovatch, Weldon Lewis, Joe Lopez, Angelica Mayorga, Noel Medina, Richard Menchaca, Lauren O’Connor, Alex Padilla, Ryan Parker, Martin Rangel, Christian Amadeus Rodriguez, Dan Soder, Denise Stafford, Roland Sul, Keith Underwood, Guillermo Valenzuela, Uri Whitehead, and Mykil Zep. The Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16GscWUH5v/ For more information please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s offices located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103, San Antonio TX 78201.

16th Annual Mujeres de Aztlan Exhibition- Mujeres Artistas: Iluminando El Futuro.

Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to present the 16th annual Mujeres de Aztlan exhibition, titled Mujeres Artistas: Iluminando El Futuro. Through this annual exhibition that celebrates International Women’s Day, Centro Cultural Aztlan aims to raise the visibility of women artists working to develop their careers and expand their artistic expressions. The Mujeres Artistas: Iluminando El Futuro exhibition invites women artists to submit their creative work reflecting on personal thematic interests. The intent of this exhibit is to create an artistic space led by women who are employing creative energies and imagination with artistic expressions reflecting unique viewpoints and ways of expression. Artists engage in illuminating the universe in positive ways given the increasing complexities in addition to all of the challenges facing the world today. The lead artist for this exhibition is Liliana Wilson and curated by Dolores Garcia. Participating artists include: Alejandra Almuelle, Connie Arismendi, Abigail Avila, Santa Barraza, Kim Bishop, Ana Borne, Ana Deisy Campos, Cristina Cardenas, Veronica Castillo Salas, Erika Casasola, Cecilia Colomé, Rita Maria Contreras, Ana Laura De La Garza, Celeste De Luna, Anel Flores, Carolina Flores, Sandra Fernandez, Esperanza Gama, Margaret Garcia, Scherezade Garcia, Mary Jane Garza, Naxieli Gomez, Suzy Gonzalez, Courtney Hernandez-Enriquez, Claudette Hopkins, Hailey Marmolejo, Angelica Mayorga, Paloma Mayorga, Ashley Perez, Manola and Maria Ramirez, Andrea V Rivas, Rafaela Rohdis, Rachel Salcedo, Cecilia Sanchez Duarte, Gloria Sanchez Hart, Elvira Szepesi, Patsy Valdez, Kathy Vargas, Angela Weddle, and Claudia Zapata.

Join us at the opening reception on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm for light refreshments and live music by “La Reina Del Acordeón”, Eva Ybarra.

The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on view through March 28, 2025. Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm., except for Holidays. The Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/15HVPuGHMu/ For more information please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s offices located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103, San Antonio TX 78201.

48th Annual Segundo de Febrero Exhibit: Esperanza Brava

Centro Cultural Aztlan has produced and presented the annual Segundo de Febrero exhibit since 1977 in an effort to preserve Mexican American history and culture. This exhibit commemorates the 177th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the ending of the U.S. Mexican war, and the redistribution of a border—creating a new bicultural citizenry with a new consciousness of Mexican American dual identity, history, culture, and traditions. Segundo de Febrero: Esperanza Brava A wild hope for better, how we continue to celebrate our roots fiercely as they become the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. This year’s exhibit, Esperanza Brava, celebrates our endurance through adversity and the hope for what can be. What we hope for our future and that of our descendants while being led by the resilience of our ancestors. As we face challenges one thing that has always been a constant teaching within our culture is the unrelenting hope for a better tomorrow. We continue to survive, thrive, and evolve under constant oppression. We persist. This year's artists provide a rich and diverse view into the bicultural experience and how it is always a source of inspiration. Never leaving behind their roots but instead embracing them as they create. This exhibit aims to showcase the Multifaceted Mexican-American experience that includes Chicanos, Tejanos, Migrants, and Recent Immigrants. The vibrant tapestry of Mexican-American culture exhibits a blend of traditional and modern influences that continue to evolve and enrich the American cultural landscape. Participating artists include: Lead artists: Manola and Maria Ramirez. Kat Cadena, Nora Boardman, Hector Garza, Sandra Gonzalez, Ana Hernandez Burwell, Gilbert Martinez, Symone Martinez, Angelica Mayorga, Ashley Mireles, Manola and Maria Ramirez, Raúl Servín, Anthony Jay Tafolla, Daniela Paz Talamantes Martinez, Mauro de la Tierra, “Shek” Vega, Hailey M. Villanueva, Allison Villarreal, Burgundy Woods Rodriguez, and a special live performance by George Cisneros. Join us at the opening reception on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm for light refreshments and music by DJ Despeinada The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on view through February 27th, 2025. Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm, except during holidays. For more information, please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s office located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.

29th Annual Virgen de Guadalupe group exhibition

“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 Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6-9pm. Live music by NYA students and Trio Ardiente. Participating Artists include: Richard Arredondo, Rob Benavides, Jennifer Charo, Monica DelaCruz Walker, Henry De Leon, Mónica Estrada-Saldaña, Anel I. Flores, Oscar Galván Jr., Dr. Hector Garza, Noé Garza, Xavier Garza, Angelica Gomez Mayorga, Kandelyne Gomez, Leticia Huerta, Edna Lugo Martinez, Celeste de Luna, Tirzo O. Martinez, Raisa A. Melendez Tardi, Richard O. Menchaca, Alexandra Nelipa, Angelina Pliego, Israel Rico, Afredo L. Rodriguez, Jacquelyn Salgado, José Segura, Raúl Servín, Sarah Shore, Al Rendon, Ludivina Smith, Anita Valencia, Jaclyn Valdez, Stephanie Zapata, and Alicia Zavala Galvan. 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. Participating artists include: Alejandro Abeledo, Angelica Mayorga, Chelsea Talavera, Ludivina Smith, Antonio Garcia, Valente Arjona, Barbara Guzman, Jacquelyn Salgado, Julieta Heredia Ferrer, Richard Menchaca, Sarah Shore, Israel Rico, Malu Berumen,Carol A. Perez, Debi Lively, Michael Villanueva, Noe Garza, Angelina Pliego, Bob Benavides, Norma Gomez, and more! The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th and from January 2nd-January 23, 2025, Monday-Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for holidays.

28th Annual ZONARTE El Mercado de Aztlan

Don’t know what to get your hard-to-shop for family and friends? Don’t you want to gift them something special and one-of-a-kind? Get your holiday shopping started at the ZonArte Holiday Market, hosted by Centro Cultural Aztlan! Preview the newest creations from a wide range of artisans from San Antonio and across Texas offering their unique handmade gifts, original prints, paintings, sculptures, furniture jewelry, textiles, and artesania during this annual Holiday Market. Feast your eyes on the magnificent, creative artistry of our contributing artists and makers while getting one of-a-kind gifts for loved ones and maybe even yourself! Participating artists include: Carol Perez, Alison Schockner, Elliott Treviño, Angelica Mayorga, Maria Rodriguez, Alicia Zavala Galvan, Michael Villanueva, Debi Lively, Sarah Shore, Galin H., Dolores Gonzalez Jarvis, Irma Al Saldig Hernandez, Norma Gomez, Mitra Mazinani, Jesus A. Cosme, Alejandro Abeledo, Chelsea Talavera, Lilyith Land, Meagan Deiss, Ludivina Smith, Shirley Montalvo, Barbara Becerra, Valente Arjona, Rubi Ortiz, Crystal Tamez, Jacquelyn Salgado, Julieta Heredia Ferrer, Malu Berumen, Juan Tejeda, Angelina Pliego, Noe Garza, Maria R Rodriguez, Barbara Guzman, Sandy Hartman, Yolanda Priego, Carolyn Martinez and Oscar A Galvan. Opening reception: Friday, November 22, 6-9PM. Market continues Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, from 10AM-6PM. FREE and open to the public.

47th annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibit and Celebration

Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to continue the tradition in presenting its 47th annual Día de los Muertos with a dual exhibition. Galeria Expresión I will feature Las Catrinas exhibiton by Frank W. Harris III, A series of paintings depicting the folkloric image of La Catrina in different Trajes Regionales or traditional regional regalia. Frank W. Harris, III, is a native San Antonian. After graduating from Jefferson High School, he attended the Art Institute of San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato and in 1983 he received a Bachelor’s of Art Degree from Trinity University. Frank’s works of art were influenced by his maternal grandmother Dona Petra Ortega’s collection of Mexican calendar art. His fascination with Mexican folk art and textiles became the subject matter of his paintings. Frank began his own collection of Mexican regional attire from every Region and State that make up the country of Mexico. This exhibition is the succession of his sold-out exhibition Mujeres Regionales in 2022, which was the result of his deep love of Mexican culture and decades of constant creative effort. The 47th Annual Altares y Ofrendas Exhibition will be presented in our new Galeria Expresión II. This event illustrates the artistic, cultural, and religious facets of this popular pre-Columbian Mexican tradition where death is seen as a natural part of life and this reality is approached with humor a celebration of life. Photographs of our dearly departed grace altars as well as offerings of food, marigolds, incense, candles, and other traditional offerings. Altar exhibit artists include: Henry De Leon, Hector Garza, Edna Lugo, Mauro Murillo, Manola Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, and Luis Valderas. Join us for a fantastic tour of cultural traditions, history and artistic celebrations on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 12-5pm. In addition to the exhibitions, participants will be able to enjoy our annual Avenida de los Muertos Arts and Crafts mercadito and shop from over 30 artists, live music by Andy Bernal and The Artifax, Liza Ybarra, Armando MAartinez, and NYA students, student altars by St. Anthony High School Spanish Class, pan de muerto y mas! This exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display until November 14th, 2024. Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday 10AM-4PM., except for holidays. Centro Cultural Aztlan is a community-based organization with a mission to preserve, develop and promote Chicano/a, Latino/a 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.

Newspaper Boys: Ayer y Hoy en San Anto

Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to present Newspaper Boys: Ayer y Hoy en San Anto Centro Cultural Aztlan presents Newspaper Boys: Ayer y Hoy en San Anto on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This is a two-man exhibit featuring new works by visual artists Oscar A. Galván Jr. and Martin Emmanuel Rangel. In this exhibit, life-long visual artists Oscar A. Galván Jr. and Martin Emmanuel Rangel work together to give new life to the old practice of spreading the news. The exhibit pays homage to the artists’ ancestors and nostalgically explores the aesthetics of past eras. The artists depict newspaper delivery boys across generations and time periods, blending past and present to share a unique perspective of the evolution of the time-honored tradition of delivering the news. Both artists were born and raised in San Antonio and, through this exhibit, they evoke memories of San Antonio landmarks in the Westside and Downtown, like Joske’s and Galván Pharmacy. The artists draw on emotions by superimposing newspaper boys of the past onto present-day settings of San Antonio’s city center, historic places, and various long-standing neighborhoods. They use color and contrast to juxtapose the aesthetics and style of the past with today’s culture and environment. They artfully reflect the evolution over time of the way that our news is distributed. Galvan’s own father, Oscar A. Galván Sr., helped contribute to his family’s livelihood by working hard as a paperboy during the Great Depression. This exhibit honors those who may have started out delivering newspapers and have gone on to become leaders and make significant contributions in their community. Join us for the exhibit’s opening reception from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on August 9th at Centro Cultural Aztlan. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view through Thursday, October 17, 2024 Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s office located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.

El Gran Dia de los Artistas

Centro Cultural Aztlan presents El Gran Dia de los Artistas! In celebration of our 47th anniversary, Centro Cultural Aztlan presents El Gran Día de los Artistas on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. This free indoor community event features live music and poetry performances, an artisan market, and fine art exhibits. Centro Cultural Aztlan was founded in June of 1977, and we invite you to join us in celebrating 47 years of community arts programming in San Antonio. The event features an indoor Artisan market showcasing original and unique works by local artists and artisans Live music performance by Gelina,Liza Ybarra,Armando Martinez, Mi México Ballet Folklórico, Mythica Tribal Dance, and more! Live painting and art demonstrations Live poetry performances by the Jazz Poets of San Antonio The event also features our latest dual exhibition: In Galería Expresión I — Midsummer Solstice: A Celebration of Life, Balance and Renewal, a group exhibition featuring works by:Sergio Angel Ruiz, Richard Arredondo, Rita Maria Contreras, Celeste De Luna, Mónica Estrada-Saldaña, Oscar A. Galván Jr., Noé Garza, Dolores Jarvis, Debi Lively, Armando Martinez, Angelica Mayorga, Angel Moreno, Mauro Murillo, Alexandra Nelipa, Adriana Netro, Denise Pérez, Lenise Pérez-Miller, Kathleen Baker Pittman, Angelina Pliego, Martin Emmanuel Rangel, Raul Servín, Sarah Shore, Anita Valencia, Michael Villanueva, Monica De La Cruz Walker, Robert Wilkens, Liliana Wilson, and Theresa Ybáñez. In Galería Expresión II — The Project: MASA Cosmic Couture Portrait Collection by Luis Valderas We hope that you and your family will join us in celebrating this special milestone for our organization and our community! For more information, please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s office located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.

The Project: MASA Cosmic Couture Portrait Collection

Centro Cultural Aztlan is pleased to present The Project: MASA Cosmic Couture Portrait Collection in our new space! Join Centro Cultural Aztlan for the first ever dual exhibition featuring Midsummer Solstice: A Celebration of Life, Balance and Renewal in Galería Expresión I and The Project: MASA Cosmic Couture Portrait Collection, the first exhibit to open in our new gallery space, Galería Expresión II. These two exhibits come together for a stellar experience commemorating cosmic events and exploring our collective cosmology. Centro Cultural Aztlan is a galactic outpost of Project:MASA (MeChicano Alliance of Space Artists), an ongoing exhibition featuring Chicanx and Latinx artists from San Antonio and South Texas. Project:MASA’s mission is to establish an awareness of outer space as an integral part of the Chicana/o modern mythos, reality and iconography. Rasquachismo and Latinxfuturism energize this exhibition, inviting us to collectively imagine and enact alternative horizons of possibility in which we all thrive juntos. Attendees of prior iterations of this ongoing exhibit were invited to participate in “MASAporte Naturalization Stations” wearing an original cosmic outfit or space suit. The Cosmic Couture Portrait Collection features a series of portraits, or “MASAporte” photos, of attendees wearing their cosmic outfits from the exhibit’s duration. Lead Artist: Luis Valderas Join us at the opening reception on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm for light refreshments and live music The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on view through Saturday, July 20th, 2024 Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm, except during holidays. For more information, please call Centro Cultural Aztlan Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm at 210-432-1896 or come by Centro Cultural Aztlan’s office located in the Deco Building at 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103.