This collaborative program, between Artpace and Gemini Ink, pairs a visual artist and a writer in an evening of words and images, gathering literary and visual arts audiences for a critical discussion and examination of crossovers between the genres. 2 to Watch features emerging talents, those new to the community, or established artists with new bodies of work.

Get your daily dose of art in just 10 minutes! With Artpace’s 10-minute Tour, visitors have a chance to take a quick, guided tour of our exhibitions. Afterwards explore the galleries on your own or head back to our courtyard for a delicious plate of tacos from our Taco Truck-in-Residence.

ArtElements serves as the umbrella for several educational initiatives for students, educators, and families. Artpace responds to the community’s needs by providing access to arts education and offering: bilingual sessions and literature, accommodations for learners of all abilities, and transportation assistance to schools and organizations in need.

These free workshops are designed to address relevant issues for practicing artists. Sessions may include strategies for strengthening marketability, learning about exhibition and funding opportunities, and protecting and guiding an art career.

Spice up your Thursday night with a perfect blend of informal education and art encounters. Artpace After Hours, takes adult audiences behind the scenes to reveal the mysteries of contemporary art through casual conversation and gallery interactions.

The AARL contains a comprehensive collection of materials on each artist who has participated in the International Artist-in-Residence (IAIR) program, as well as contemporary art monographs, exhibition catalogues, and national and international periodicals that are available for onsite research. For research queries or to make an appointment please call 210.212.4900.

Host your child’s next birthday at Artpace! With a tour and hands-on activity, Artpace will create a birthday your child will always remember. For more information call 210.212.4900.

ArtTalks features notable speakers through lectures, panels, and symposia. The events bring together artists, critics, curators, and others to discuss ideas related to Artpace exhibitions, current issues in contemporary art and in the culture at large.

Held annually in the fall, Chalk It Up is a free, family-friendly event celebrating our city's creative spirit. San Antonio's premier visual artists turn the sidewalks of Houston Street into works of art.

Make your next event really stand out by hosting it in Artpace’s converted industrial building. With the city’s most famous rooftop your party is sure to be a smashing success. For more information call 210.212.4900

These intimate gallery walk-thru’s are a part of each opening in the Hudson (Show)Room, a gallery space devoted to curated exhibitions. During the openings the artist leads the audience through the gallery, shedding light on the work on view.

Resident artists and the guest curator join in conversation about the artwork completed while at Artpace. These lively dialogues bring closure to the residency for both artists and audience-offering curatorial insights as well as the opportunity to engage directly with the exhibiting artists.

Arranged at the beginning of each International Artist-in-Residence cycle, Potluck Dinners offer the chance to introduce new residents to the community-Texas style. The artists discuss their previous work and their upcoming Artpace project in an informal setting. Guests are asked to bring any dish that serves 12.

Every Friday from Noon-2pm, Artpace’s Taco Truck-in-Residence offers traditional Mexican delicacies in our picturesque courtyard patio. Whether you’re tempted by the finest in curbside cuisine or the internationally renowned exhibitions, joins us to make Taco Friday a healthy habit.

Every summer Texas artists are invited to submit material to be considered for a shortlist that will be reviewed by upcoming guest curators selecting resident artists. Short-listed artistsâ material will be examined by three guest curators, who may also conduct studio visits. From this process each curator identifies an innovative Texas artist to become an International Artist-in-Residence.

These intimate walk-thru’s are a part of each opening of the WindowWorks project space. Organized in Artpace’s busy Main Avenue windows, this space activates the art viewing experience from the sidewalk level.