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.
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.