Luminaria Presents Pop-Up Art Gallery at the Aiden
In the Spirit of San Antonio
Opening Night: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Open to the Public: April 3 – May 2, 2025
Location: The Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk, 1103 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX (St. Paul Square, next to the Alamodome)
Luminaria proudly presents “In the Spirit of San Antonio!” at the Luminaria Pop-Up Art Gallery, debuting on April 3 to celebrate the city’s Fiesta and rich sports heritage. Curated by Andrea V. Rivas, this exhibit showcases talented local artists, including Claudia Campero, Joao Quiroz, Juan De Dios Mora, and Martin Rodriguez.
Also, explore The Aiden’s Speakeasy Lounge, which features weekly jazz nights. The exhibition is open 24/7 from April 3 to May 2, 2025, with monthly openings on the First Thursday (May’s exhibition is on May 8).
Experience art, live jazz music, signature cocktails, and exceptional food at the Aiden Hotel, next to the Alamodome.
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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2024 Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival
1. I-37 FREEWAY UNDERPASS
Light Channels by Bill FitzGibbons
2. Commerce Stage
5:30 pm Opening Ceremony
Eddie Vega, San Antonio Poet Laureate
Shelly Lares featuring SQUISHY and Rebecca Valadez
6:00 pm J-Darius
7:00 pm Rev Ray featured Anikka and Tarasco Tropical
8:00 pm Vanessa Cherry and Texas Martini
9:00 pm Alicia C
10:00 pm Vanita Leo
11:00 pm Heartless The Monster
3. ST. PAUL SQUARE COURTYARD
Team One Dream
Wylie Painterly Studios
Theresa Newsome
Jesus Toro Martinez
Eye of the Beholder Gallery
Art Vendors
4. COURTYARD STAGE
6:00 pm Anthony Gordon & Fresh Ink
8:00 pm House of Shyne
9:00 pm Frederick Himes
10:30 pm Marisela Barrera
5. HEIMAN ALLEY STAGE
Wylie Painterly Studios
6:00 pm Chayito y Los Flamencos de San Antonio
7:00 pm The Grand Griots
8:00 pm La Golondrina
9:00 pm Ballet Folklorico Sol de San Antonio
10:30 pm Anikka
6. THE STAYBRIDGE HOTEL PROJECTION WALL
Emilie Duval
Seme Jatib and Erik Bosse
Barbara Felix
7. THE ESPEE PAVILION STAGE
6:30 pm John Michael & the Retro Cats
8:00 pm SQUISHY
9:00 pm Jenny B
8. THE ESPEE DEPOT 3
Art Vendor Market
BAT Printmaking Society
9. THE ESPEE DEPOT 4
VIP Lounge
Adam Smolenski
10. THE ESPEE PLAZA
Cirque Aria
San Antonio Philharmonic
Texas Musical Legends Mural
11. LUMINARIA ART GALLERY
VIP Patio
Anthony Garcia
Kaldric Dow
The Lionstale Collective
Adam Smolenski
Luminaria Store & Badge Pick Up
12. THE ESPEE PROJECTION WALL
Barbara Felix
Bobby Rose Mata
Emilie Duval
Richard “Ricky” Armendariz
Boojalé
Seme Jatib and Erik Bosse
Theresa Newsome
13. THE ESPEE LOT
Bobby Rose Mata
Ray Santisteban
Food Vendors
14. ROBERT THOMPSON TRANSIT TERMINAL WALKWAY
La Techxicana Studio + YWLA MS Arts
Mauro de la Tierra
Art Vendors
15. THE ALAMODOME H-E-B PLAZA
10:00pm URBAN-15 GROUP with Laser Spectacles
16. The office of Congressman Cuellar
Parking Options
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Parking
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Thank you for making our 15th Anniversary a night to remember!
The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival was held on Saturday, October 19, 2023, at Hemisfair and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Click here to view our photo album on Facebook.
