Dive Into Summer Art at Luminaria’s Pop-Up Gallery!

Dear Art Lovers,

Get ready to celebrate summer in style! We are thrilled to invite you to Luminaria’s Pop-Up Art Gallery: It’s Hot! At The Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk, creativity and warmth collide for an unforgettable experience!

Opening Reception:
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Exhibit Run: July 18 and September 12, 2025
Location: The Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk, 1103 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX

Join Us for an Evening of Art and Fun!

Kick off our exhibit with local artists showcasing their incredible works inspired by the sizzling spirit of Texas summers! Curated by the talented Andrea V Rivas, the exhibition features artists such as Andrea L. Jacobson, Carina Guevara, Calvin Pressley, and many more.

Free Admission & Open 24/7!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Check out our recent interviews with incredible Pop-Up artists, Martin Antonio Rodriguez and Claudia Campero! 

Don’t Miss the 3RD Friday Artwalk

The Luminaria Pop-Up Art Gallery events coincides with 3Fri, bringing excitement to San Antonio’s East Side! Explore local art, enjoy street performances, and visit unique shops along the way. Here’s a sneak peek:

3FRI Schedule

STOP 1
D.R.E.A.M. Mural Arts District Building
313 Chestnut, San Antonio, Texas, 78202

• Street art and launch of the @dreammuralarts district
• New Dope Gear Shop at @SanAntonioStreetArt with apparel, and artist-support merch.
• Pickup your spray paint order at @ShopBadJacket and check out their eco-friendly wearable art inspired by street art and bad assness.
• Catch the opening reception at @GRAVELMOUTH_Gallery, featuring their latest art exhibit.
• Our breaking homies will be dancin’!! Come check them out and learn about our Open bboy and bgirl practice every Wednesday night!

STOP 2
Walk one block away to
LUMINARIA POPUP ART GALLERY AT THE AIDEN HOTEL

Luminaria is proud to present rotating art exhibits celebrating various themes at The Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk. This exhibition showcases the vibrant works of local artists.

STOP 3
Walk across the street to @zenhaus.sa and @beautyhaus.sa as Creative Director Jonabelle Timms hosts her iconic THIRD FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET! (at St. Paul Square) OPEN TIL 11PM

Plenty of free street parking
$5 cash via park and ride parking
Convenient QR parking available in the area.
Protected, Covered parking available at the Baldwin for $10

Working Artist Fund for Women

The Spring 2025 application is now closed.

Online only at anyartist.org

Luminaria is proud to announce the Spring 2025 Working Artist Fund for Women sponsored by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation.

The Spring 2025 grant is for women only. The grant is a professional development micro-grant for individual artists living and working in Bexar County. Up to $550 may be requested once per year for activities that support artistic growth. Awards are provided for expenses such as workshops, travel, supplies & materials, rental expenses, equipment and more. Applications may combine more than one allowable item up to the $550 limit. New this year is a mentorship component where grantees will meet with established working artists. Tejano singer/songwriter and owner of Shellshock Records, Shelly Lares, will mentor the artists and speak to them about her long career in music.

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival

The 2025 Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival Call for Artists is now closed. Thank you all who submitted applications. Featured Artists will be notified in May.

The tentative date for 2025 is Saturday, October 18!

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