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.
Centro Cultural Aztlan is honored to present the 28th Annual Celebración a la Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibit.
Visitors will explore the significance of the Latin-American cultural icon, La Virgen de Guadalupe, featuring original works of art in acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, and more. This exhibition is the oldest and most revered visual arts program featuring La Virgen de Guadalupe as the main theme.
Join us at the opening reception Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6-9pm.
The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th-14th, 2023 and January 2rd-18th, 2024, Monday-Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The exhibition includes a special art installation of La Virgen de Guadalupe by nationally-recognized floral designer, Henry De Leon.
Participating artists include:Richard Arredondo, Zet Baer, Santa Barraza, Celeste DeLuna, Monica Estrada-Saldaña, Oscar A. Galván, Antonio Garcia, Hector Garza, Noe Garza, Cristal Gonzalez, Dolores Gonzales Jarvis, Miguel Gonzales, Frank W. Harris, Irma A. Hernandez, Armando Martinez, Tirzo O. Martinez, Angelica Mayorga, Lucrecia “Gigi” Morales, JD Morera, Alexandra Nelipa, Adriana Netro, Angelina Pliego, Israel Rico, Alfredo L. Rodriguez, Alison Schockner, Raul Servin, Victor Tello, Sonia Villarreal, Eduardo C. Ybarra, and Alicia Zavala Galván.
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.
Mercadito vendors include: Santa Barraza, Malu Berumen, Antonio Garcia, Noe Garza, Norma Gomez, Sandy Hartman, Armando Martinez, Carolyn Martinez, Angelica Mayorga, JD Morera, Adriana Netro, Ben Ortiz, Carol Perez, Angelina Pliego, Yolanda Priego, Israel Rico, Alison Schockner, Sarah Shore, Elliott Treviño, y mas!
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; www.centroaztlan.org.