Visual Arts

‘Night of glory’ shows off

Oct 10th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

A long stream of people flowed down Guadalupe Street Saturday night for “Una Noche de La Gloria — Contemporary Art in the Culture Zone,” an expo that showcased the arts and artists of the Latino creative community.



Chalk It Up leaves colorful mark on downtown

Oct 10th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

The sixth annual Artpace event on Houston Street includes two kid zones, a public mural, teamwork zone, freestyle section and 15 by 20-foot original images by 11 showcase artists.



New Quran to swarm with images of U.S. life

Oct 9th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

Painter Sandow Birk’s latest exhibit, “American Qur’an,” is a re-imagining of the Islamic holy book that pushes cultural and religious boundaries by blending the tome’s ancient chapters with postcards from the American experience.



Arts festival a creative outlet for veterans

Oct 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

More than 100 of the nation’s most gifted military veterans are in San Antonio for a creative festival culminating in a free public variety show on Sunday



Exhibit: ‘Rx Art: Take Your Medicine’

Oct 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

Check out the creative side of area health professionals in “Rx Art: Take Your Medicine” at Bihl Haus Arts.



Exhibit: ‘Reclaimed: Paintings From the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker’

Oct 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

Old Master paintings stolen by the Nazis in 1940 comprise a just-opened exhibition at the McNay Art Museum.



Event: Chalk It Up

Oct 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Visual Arts

This year, Chalk It Up will be covering more ground. Literally.



Jesse Treviño: Artist’s work revolves around the West Side

Oct 7th, 2009 | By | Category: Uncategorized, Visual Arts

San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño is behind many local iconic murals. His works have been featured from the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., to local spots such as the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. One of his favorite areas of focus is one he’s very familiar with — San Antonio’s West Side.



Art comes of age in Twenty-First Century

Oct 7th, 2009 | By | Category: Uncategorized, Visual Arts

The biennial PBS series Art:21 — Art in the Twenty-First Century, the only prime-time show exclusively about contemporary art, is back for its fifth season, spotlighting its most international mix of artists yet.



Art patron’s self portrait joins McNay permanent collection

Oct 6th, 2009 | By | Category: Uncategorized, Visual Arts

Painting by former Aviart executive Harold Wood goes on display Wednesday