This powerful exhibit features a dazzling display of contrasts in variety as well as a beautiful underlying unity. Each piece has an identical shape and size (10” wide x 20” tall) while each shrine exhibits its own uniqueness in an eye-popping array of colors and media, including paint, wax, glass, metal, fabric, ceramics, and more. And the subject matter ranges from sublime to temporal, and from spiritual to satirical. This marks the 19th year that this successful, wide-ranging exhibit has ... view more »
This powerful exhibit features a dazzling display of contrasts in variety as well as a beautiful underlying unity. Each piece has an identical shape and size (10” wide x 20” tall) while each shrine exhibits its own uniqueness in an eye-popping array of colors and media, including paint, wax, glass, metal, fabric, ceramics, and more. And the subject matter ranges from sublime to temporal, and from spiritual to satirical. This marks the 19th year that this successful, wide-ranging exhibit has been held.
This exhibit is a reflection of the growing embrace of “nichos” or small, personalized shrines, in the popular culture of the Southwest. This artistry has long been an integral part of San Antonio’s spiritual heritage. But altars are becoming increasingly evident in secular settings such as art galleries, museums, homes and businesses alike.
Many of our community’s most creative artists (listed below) have created and donated their work for this exhibit and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Celebration Circle of San Antonio, a 501 (c)(3) multifaith community whose creative, inclusive approach to spirituality is perfectly embodied in this exhibition.
This 2023 exhibit and auction is a hybrid event beginning with a Meet The Artists Reception where bidding begins Friday, September 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm CT and continues through the In-Person Closing Reception to be held Saturday, September 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm CT at the San Antonio Art League and Museum, 130 King William St, 78204.
Altars are available at the SAALM for in-person viewing and bidding Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (closed Sunday & Monday) September 1 – 16. Online viewing and bidding is available at https://bit.ly/altars2023 (the site is being built as the altars are finished).
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS
Celebration Circle offers artists the choice of receiving 25% of the final bid price or donating 100% of the final bid price to the Circle. Share with friends and family, invite them to browse and bid on these amazing and diverse altars while supporting local artists as well as the Celebration Circle.
2023 Contributing Artists
Ana Arrieta, Zet Baer, Andre Bally, Virginia Bally, Lyn Belisle, Alexis Bierman, Beth Billnitzer, Jane Bishop, Maria Brown, Anita Centeno, Ilna Colemere, Tam Corbette, Sofia Dabalsa, Shea Daniel-Youngblood, Jane Dunnewold, Marc Eisenberg, Betty Franklin, Karl Franklin, Joan Frederick, Robin Gara, David Anthony Garcia, Enzo Garza, Marcus Garza, Violeta Garza, Anna Gordy, Deb Harris, Rudi Harst, Mark Hiebert, Deb Keller-Rihn, Dan Klein, Wally Lafaiete, Katherine Lamb, Claudia Langford, Jeff McDaniel, Kathy Miner, Susie Monday, Roman Montgomery, Alexandra Nelipa, Chloe Palmer, Cindy Palmer, Ray Palmer, Kathleen Pitman, Theresa Powers, Kathy Puente, Linda Rael, Thom Ricks, Angeles Salinas, Bill Simons, Susan Squid Sorensen, Jodi Stauffer, Daniel Stoneham, Melanie Strybos, Alicia Tapp, Brittany Tucker, Resa Wohlrabe, Melissa Young, Patsy & Edwin Sasek, Gloria Sanchez Hart, Ellen White, Terry Ybanez (as of Aug 17, 2023)
DATES
September 1 – 16, 2023: Altars on Exhibit (during museum hours)
Friday, September 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm CT: Meet The Artists Reception & bidding begins
Saturday, September 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm CT: In-Person Closing Reception
All at the San Antonio Art League and Museum, 130 King William St, 78204, open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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