UTSA Arts

05/22/2026

Artist Gary Sweeney (), a renowned San Antonio artist with more than 40 years of experience creating playful, thought-provoking public art around the world, recently helped bring creativity to life at Castle Hills Elementary with art teacher Mary Gilley through the UT San Antonio Professional and Continuing Education’s Artist in Residence Program! 🎨✨

Over the course of the residency, 4th and 5th grade students had the incredible opportunity to work alongside Gary to create two permanent art installations that now brighten their campus and celebrate creativity, individuality, and self-expression.
From a vibrant mural capturing the spirit of Castle Hills to an illustrated Shel Silverstein poem encouraging students to take risks, make mistakes, and try new things, the completed pieces reflect not only artistic talent, but the confidence and joy students built throughout the experience.

We are so proud of these young artists and grateful for the meaningful partnership between Castle Hills Elementary, NEISD, and UT San Antonio PaCE that made this unforgettable experience possible. 💙🧡
Projects like this remind us how powerful the arts can be in inspiring creativity, connection, and lifelong confidence in students.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

In a time of worldwide strife and disconnection, poetry reacquaints us with humanity in a way that transcends borders, time zones, and languages. Join master poetry teacher Veronica Golos for the final stop on our international poetry tour! In this four-week online poetry workshop, we'll explore the work of Chris Abani, Kwame Dawes, Tsitsi Jaji, and Agostinho Neto.

Wednesdays beginning June 3 via Zoom. Scholarships available.

Register: https://geminiink.org/events/exploring-africa-inspiration-from-international-poets/

05/21/2026

Teen Writing Circle meets again on Saturday, May 30, online via Zoom from 12–1:30pm CT.
TWC is a space for teen writers, storytellers, notebook people, songwriters, and anyone looking to explore new ideas. We’ll work with prompts, storytelling exercises, and new writing in a relaxed, judgment-free environment.

Open to ages 13–19 and all experience levels.

Info + sign up: https://bit.ly/49cupVp

05/20/2026

Color meets clay in our Majolica Glazing Technique Class with Maria Gould on Wednesdays, May 27 - July 29 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 🌿✨

Learn how layered color, texture, and tradition come together in this beautiful ceramic decorating technique. This all levels classes includes demonstrations and lectures, where students will be introduced to both traditional and non-traditional methods of glaze applications and construction techniques.

👉 Register Here
https://bit.ly/Adult-Community-Arts-Summer-2026

05/18/2026

Save the date for our Adult Community Art Program Bi-Annual Exhibition “Subversive/ Intimate” opening reception on Friday, June 5th from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Russell Hill Rogers Galleries on the UT San Antonio Southwest Campus.

Come celebrate the wonderful and many talents of our community art students!

05/14/2026

Last night, we celebrated the incredible creativity, growth, and hard work of our Teen Studio Intensive students at the 2026 Carousel Exhibition. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Russell Hill Rogers Galleries to support these talented young artists and help make the evening so special. ✨

We are beyond proud of this year’s TSI students and the amazing work they shared throughout the exhibition. A special congratulations goes out to this year’s graduating seniors as they begin exciting new chapters ahead.

This year’s seniors have been accepted into an incredible range of programs, including the University of the Incarnate Word, Cornell University, Kansas City Art Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Northwest Vista College, and three students heading to UT San Antonio.

No matter where their paths lead next, we know their creativity and talent will continue to flourish, and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish.

If you missed the exhibition opening, there’s still time to experience their work — the gallery will be open again this Saturday. We encourage the community to come out and support these remarkable young artists. 🎨

05/12/2026

Printmaking is everywhere, from streetwear graphics and band posters to stickers, album art, skate culture, and indie design.

It’s a bold, hands-on art style that turns carved designs into repeatable prints full of texture, pattern, and personality. 🎨✨

This summer our Cutting Edge Prints summer arts class teaches teens ages 14–18 to carve linoleum plates, ink and layer colors, experiment with textures and patterns, and create original prints completely their own.

🖌️ June 1–5, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come try a different kind of art class and create bold prints full of color, texture, and your own personal style.

Register today - https://bit.ly/Cutting-Edge-Prints-SU26

05/08/2026

Last week UT San Antonio’s On-Corps Veterans band performed for The Towers on Park Lane, a retirement community, as a preview to the upcoming show this Saturday!

Join us tomorrow for their full performance at 11 AM at the Recital Hall inside the Art Building on the UT San Antonio Main Campus.

05/06/2026

Ready to create something truly your own?
Jewelry has been part of human expression for thousands of years—crafted to tell stories, mark moments, and carry meaning across generations.
This summer, it’s your turn to be part of that tradition ✨

Start your journey with one of these classes:

One-of-a-Kind Earrings (All Levels)
Shape, hammer, and form metal into custom earrings while learning foundational techniques, from forging wire to finishing with texture and patina.

Hollow Form Rings (Intermediate)
Build on your skills with fabrication and soldering to create a one-of-a-kind hollow form ring. With artist-instructor guidance, you’ll design, cut, and solder a finished piece that’s uniquely yours.

Hands-on. Skill-building. Timeless craft.
🔗 https://bit.ly/CA-Jewelry-Metals-Registration

05/05/2026

Join us for the Teen Studio Intensive 2026 Exhibition “Carousel” on May 13th from 5 - 8 PM inside the Russel Hill Rogers Galleries, Santikos Building on the UT San Antonio Southwest Campus.

Serving middle and high school aged teens the program provides the young artist an opportunity to develop their portfolio by committing to an academic year-long program for high school students and a semester long program for middle school students. Students are also involved in various community and service-learning opportunities throughout their time in the program.