“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 Monday, December 12, 2022 from 6-9pm.
The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th-15th, 2022 and January 3rd-20th, 2023, Monday-Friday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The exhibition includes a special art installation by nationally-recognized floral designer, Henry De Leon.
Participating artists include: Noe Garza, Vikky Jones, Irma Hernandez, Stephanie Martinez, Mauro Murillo, Oscar Galvan Jr., Angelina Pliego, Stephanie Zapata, Kandelyne Villalpando, Miguel Gonzales, Alison Schockner, Carol Perez, Israel Rico, Angelica Mayorga, Victor Tello, Gigi Morales, Juan de Dios Mora, Xavier Garza, Hector Garza, Frank W. Harris III, Angeles Salinas, Richard Arredondo, Sarah Shore, Alexandra Nelipa, Monica Estrada- Salinas, Tirzo O. Martinez, Joe Lopez, Andy Villarreal, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Tony Garcia, Yolanda Priego, Elliott C. Trevino, Dolores Gonzalez Jarvis, Alicia Zavala Galvan, y mas!
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:

Monday, December 12, 2022, 6-9PM

The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on view December 12th-15th, 2022 and January 3rd-20th, 2023, Monday-Friday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.