Things to do in San Antonio, Texas (TX): The Best Art Galleries

Ruby City is a contemporary art center in San Antonio, TX, dedicated to providing a space for the city’s thriving creative community to experience works by both local and internationally-acclaimed artists. Envisioned in 2007 by the late collector, philanthropist and artist Linda Pace, Ruby City presents works from Pace’s own collection of more than 800 paintings, sculptures, installations and video works. The new building, designed by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye and slated for completion later this year is part of a growing campus, which also includes Chris Park, a one-acre public green space named in memory of Pace’s son, and Studio, an auxiliary exhibition space which presents curated shows and programming throughout the year. Ruby City is free and open to the public.

Try your hand at glass blowing! Our classes are 18+ and require reservation in advance on our website. Pieces in our gallery are non-production, artist signed, art glass created by a San Antonio artist available for immediate purchase. Our custom work spans from sculpture & installations, to cremation memorials, to custom lighting or full replacement of glass shades for an existing fixture. Caliente Hot Glass is an Art Gallery & Studio that uniquely provides a venue for glass artists to hone and showcase their art with full creative freedom. This provides for a greater authenticity - and variety - in the expression of each artistic vision. Patrons interested in custom art commissions work directly with our artist or artists.

The River Art Gallery is one of the largest and finest artist groups in the country. The gallery is located next to the church in La Villita- just steps from the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio. Over 250 local artist are members showing art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, photography, clay, metal, wood, reproductions, jewelry, and more.

Hopscotch San Antonio is a uniquely curated permanent 20,000 sq ft gallery which features 14 distinctive immersive and interactive installations from over 40 local, national and international artists. Our aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the spaces we curate, where our guests may participate in a playful manner and explore beyond their day to day reality.

Founded in 1995 as a laboratory for artists, Artpace has grown to become San Antonio's premier contemporary arts organization. Featuring five gallery spaces, dynamic public programming, and one of the world's premier artist-in-residence programs, Artpace exposes and connects visitors to contemporary art and the people who make it.

Blue Star Contemporary is San Antonio's first and longest-running nonprofit space for contemporary art.

Located near the River Walk, this gallery houses a variety of modern paintings, sculpture and glassworks.

In the heart of downtown and just steps from the beautiful Riverwalk, Besarte is a must-stop when searching for items with unique local charm. They offer an eclectic collection of handmade local and regional fine craft, specializing in a distinct blend of contemporary Texan art, mixed metal designs, one-of-a-kind jewelry, sculpture, textiles and leatherworks, artisan gifts and more.

For over 30 years, Hank Lee’s San Ángel Folk Art Gallery has emerged as a world-renowned institution featuring the finest folk, visionary, outsider, and self-taught art from the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Haiti, and Africa. San Ángel curates and shows work by the most legendary artists of the current and bygone eras: retablos, textiles, masks, baskets, paintings, ceramics, woodcarvings, metalwork, jewelry, found object sculptures, and artworks made from recycled materials. Works from San Ángel have been purchased by museums and collectors worldwide. Often noted as a place to visit when in San Antonio, San Ángel Folk Art has been featured in Raw Visions, The New York Times, Texas Monthly, The Boston Herald, Tradiciones, Rumbo, The Los Ángeles Magazine, Lifescapes, and The Southwest Gallery Guide as well as on the BBC, Telemundo, and Televisa networks, as well as the television series Rare Visions and Roadside Attractions.