San Antonio Art Galleries

(San Antonio, Texas - TX, USA)

San Antonio has countless art galleries featuring works by local and international artists. Galleries of varying quality are spread throughout the city of San Antonio, with a noticeable concentration in the La Villita Historic Arts District.

It is possible to purchase striking original pieces at many of the galleries for quite reasonable prices, as well as reproductions and prints. Galleries in the city offer a range of art works in an assortment of mediums, including papier-mâché, stoneware, glass, wood, ceramic and metal. However, if you are just in the mood for some serious art appreciation, then be sure to allocate some time to visit both the Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum on North New Braunfels, and the San Antonio Museum of Art on the West Jones Avenue, the latter of which was established in the early 1980s and is known for its pre-Columbian, Latin American and Spanish Colonial pieces.

Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum / The McNay

Address: 6000 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78209-4618, USA
Tel: +1 210 824 5368
The McNay is home to a fine collection of 19th- and 20th-century American and European art, including works by Picasso, Gauguin, Cézanne, O'Keeffe and Hopper. San Antonio's Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum boasts spacious, well-lit galleries and over 14,000 pieces of contemporary art and sculpture, making it one of the best collections in the Southwest. The McNay is set within attractive gardens and contains an excellent research library.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: general admission is free, charge for special events or exhibitions

San Antonio Museum of Art

Address: 200 West Jones Avenue, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78215-1406, USA
Tel: +1 210 978 8100
The San Antonio Museum of Art is situated in the magnificent Lone Star Brewery building, on West Jones Avenue and close to the Maverick Park. Housing an exceptionally fine collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, folk art, Asian art and American paintings, the museum also hosts various special events throughout the year, including concerts, guest speakers, lectures and special exhibitions.
Open hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 21:00, Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children, seniors and students, children under 12 free; free on Tuesday - 16:00 to 21:00 and Sunday - 10:00 to 12:00

Artistic Endeavors

Address: 418 Villita Building #2500, Villita Street, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205, USA
Tel: +1 210 222 2497
Artistic Endeavors features original works by southwestern artists and specializes in paintings, sculptures, silk-screen works, fine art photos and prints. Nearby, you will find La Villita Park, the Hemisfair Park and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, amongst other places of interest.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Casa Manos Alegres

Address: 418 Villita Building #600, Villita Street, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205, USA
Tel: +1 210 224 5107
Also standing on Villita Street, this shop features arts and crafts from Guatemala and Mexico. Items for sale include traditional nativity sets, papier-mâché, stoneware and woodcarvings.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

River Art Group

Address: 418 Villita Building #1400, Villita Street, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205, USA
Tel: +1 210 226 8752
Another gallery situated within the Villita Building, this large cooperative was formed in 1947. The River Art Group artists work in a myriad of mediums including, acrylic, oil, watercolor, batik, ceramics and glass, with both original works and reproductions available for purchase at the gallery.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Southwest School of Art and Craft

Address: 300 Augusta Street, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205, USA
Tel: +1 210 224 1848
Situated near to Madison Square Park and the Public Library, the captivating Southwest School of Art and Craft comes with frequent contemporary exhibitions, as well as a shop, where it is possible to purchase a range of arts and handicrafts in mediums such as ceramics, wood and glass.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Nueva Street Gallery

Address: 507 East Nueva Street, La Villita Historic Arts District, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205-3423, USA
Tel: +1 210 229 9810
The Nueva Street Gallery is located on East Neuve Street, close to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where it showcases contemporary work by Texan artists. Art works range from serigraphs, abstract collages and paintings to mixed media pieces, ceramics and clay works.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Village Gallery

Address: 502 Villita Street, San Antonio, Texas TX, 78205, USA
Tel: +1 210 226 0404
Established in 1972, the Village Gallery sells handmade pottery and other handicrafts. The majority of the stoneware and porcelain on sale here is produced by the owners at the McQueeney Pottery in Texas. Expect to find dishes, mugs, goblets and colorful platters, as well as casserole dishes, vases and lamp bases.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free