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November Happenings

Blue Star Arts Complex features nine bars and restaurants twenty-two+ art galleries/studios, several retail shops, a small grocery storean arthouse cinema, an onsite brewery, and the first and longest-running nonprofit space for contemporary art in San Antonio. We currently have commercial and residential spaces for lease! 

November is full fun stuff to do, starting with a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Wednesday, followed by First Thursday and First Friday art walks.

Art

Space C115

*POP-UP PROGRAM*: Art Exhibition and Altar Installations

Join Alley Olly Arthouse to check out a fusion of art and altars by various artists in Space C115. Come dressed in your best Muertos attire. Sponsored by Bihl Haus Arts and Eve Ciccarelli.

Wednesday, November 2, 6-10 PM
(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)

SBAV Studio

SBAV Studio Dia De Los Muertos 

Visit SBAV Studio (behind Augustine Vintage) for a special Dia De Los Muertos art exhibition featuring the work of Gio Dizurita, Joao Quiroz, Nain Leon and Cris Cantoya. 
 

Mockingbird Handprints

"Secrets" Dub Weathersby

Exhibition on view from November 3rd-27th

"Secrets" digital collage artist Dub Weathersby will be at Mockingbird Handprints on First Thursday, November 3rd and Third Thursday, November 17th.

FL!GHT Gallery

All We Are Is All We've Got -- works on ecology by Gage Brown

Preview Reception First Thursday Nov 3rd First Friday Reception Friday Nov 4th 6-10 pm both days.

Slab Cinema Art House

Slab Cinema presents SAC Art Guild New Artist Exhibit
Open First Thursday with artist reception First Friday. Slab Cinema Arthouse has Independent, foreign and classic film showings plus art exhibitions. They also offer venue rental.

For movie calendar & tickets click here.

Brick

First Friday Art Market & Live Music at Brick

Come by for the First Friday Art Market + Live Music at Brick featuring music by Volcan & Los Juanos. Doors at 5pm. Music at 8pm.

Space C147

*POP-UP PROGRAM*: Jafantasy Window Display

Featuring Steampunk Dragon and Snowy Owl Dress costume work by Jessi Arntz

(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)

Space C136

*POP-UP PROGRAM*: DNA a solo exhibition by Martín C. Rodríguez

Immersive light installation, including video, sculpture, and live performance of experimental sound responding to new DNA discoveries regarding Taino lineage and parallel historic Puerto Rican timelines. Open First Thursday and First Friday 7:30 until late.

(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)

Modern Eclipse

*POP-UP PROGRAM*: Heart of the Dancer

Come by for a "Heart Of The Dancer" - A Collective Art Show at Modern Eclipse (Space 104B) on First Friday. There will also be Abstract Art by Jessica Ramm Terry and Daniel Santos with Classic Guitar Interval by Arnold Yzaguirre.

(We are looking for arts-focused tenants for the commercial spaces in our Pop-up Program. More info HERE.)


Augustine Vintage
Vintage / Regeneration / Fashion Activist / RASQUACHIC / Barrio Folk Baroque. Creating sustainable fashion in Texas since 1990.

Open
Thursday - Friday 
6pm - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
1pm - 9pm

Divine Sunshine Collective
A vintage and art collective that carries resale, vintage, art, soap, sage & decor.



Open Late First Fridays
Thursday - Friday, 1pm - 7pm
Saturday, 1pm - 8pm
Sunday, 1pm - 6pm

 

ArtMatter's
instagram.com/artmatterssa

Boutique gallery with an assortment of hand-crafted silver jewelry, glass art, mineral and crystal specimens and other artwork by several other artists.

Open First Fridays
Saturday/Sunday from 1pm - 5pm

KGS Studios
kgsstudios.com


Full-service studio with expertise in Architectural, Fine Art, Commercial, high-end portraiture, and general photography commissions.

Open by appointment (book on their website)
 

The Upstairs Studios

Studio open house every First Friday!

JojoDancer Photography Studio
instagram.com/jojodancerphotos

First Friday Show
Working Tattooed Beauties "Part Time Models with Full Time Jobs" and Adrenaline Tattoos and Body Piercings showcase.

BLK WHT GRY
blkwhtgry.co

Cosmic Coffin, Jason Limon
Opening reception for this show will be November 4, 2022 from 7-11pm and runs through November 26 on Fridays 5-7 and Saturdays 12-6.

Hijole SA
instagram.com/hijolesa

Hellfire Club - A Stranger Things Art Show

Híjole SA will be celebrating their 5 Year Anniversary with a trip back to Hawkins,1986! The Hellfire Club is taking over Híjole SA for a night of all things Stranger Things with Demogorgons, the Mind Flayer, The Cult of Vecna, and even a gate to the upside down!

Closing Reception - First Friday, November 4th
6pm - 10pm
 
Las Meninas
instagram.com/angelica.artist

Honoring My Hometown Of Uvalde & My Cultural Traditions

In memory of Robb Elementary and the artist's family members from hometown Uvalde alongside old cultural traditions of Dia De Los Muertos. Also open Third Thursday 8-10m with new works for holiday shopping.

Not For You Gallery
notforyougallery.com

Looking Through the Mirror
A Group Exhibition Curated by Emily Sandoval. 
November 4, 7-11 pm

Creative Eye
instgram.com/creativeeyesatx

One-Woman Owned & Operated Comprehensive Art Space (Gallery – Venue – Shop – Studio) and Marketing Agency located in Studio 201.

Blue Star Arts Collective

Beyond the Gates of Mictlan: Arte, Altares y Ofrendas

Elaborate altar by Eduardo Ramirezshowcasing his mystical wooden assemblages plus works from Maria Jessica Alvarado, Fiona Arrechi, Emily Blase, Tam Corbette Lopez, Chel Delaney, Lynn Maverick Denzer, Moe Doebbler, Michael Drapala, Laurel Gibson, James A. Gonzalez, Ana Jimenez, Deborah Keller-Rihn, Raul Servin and Audrina Valle.

Las Meninas
instagram.com/angelica.artist

La Novia De Panchostein: Small Start Series

Angelica Mayorga's Mexican take on The Bride of Frankenstein (oils on canvas)

Continues through First Friday, November 4th
6pm - 11pm

Artist run gallery promoting new creators monthly that is owned and curated by Verena Guady and Martin Rodriguez.
 

Open First Thursdays, First Fridays
and by appointment

Carbon Bloom
instagram.com/carbonbloom

Artist run studio and gallery that is owned and curated by Jesse Guevara, Maria Castro and Ramon Martin.


Open First Fridays and by appointment

Carolina Flores
carolinagflores.com

First Friday November 4,2022
Los Aura Studio and
Rosemary’s Las Menina’s studio
“Ponte Trucha, SISTA”
Nothing average about this work, paintings, textiles, ceramics. 

Flax Studio
instagram.com/flaxstudio

Katy Silva's artist run studio 


Open First Fridays and by appointment
Donna Simon


The working art studio of Donna Simon. Ms. Simon is the longest running tenant in The Upstairs Studios. She was an arts educator at Brackenridge High School and continues to produce beautiful work today.

Open by appointment only
Brick Gallery 
instagram.com/brickgallerysa

Brick Gallery Space is an experimental arts space housed within Brick. It is also home to the FOCO Artist Studio Residency.

Artwork & Installation pictured by Carly Garza.

Open First Fridays and by appointment

Contemporary at Blue Star

32nd Annual Red Dot

This year's Red Dot is a celebration of LOVE Y COMUNIDAD, and honorary artist Andy Benavides leads the way with this new public artwork on our exterior wall.

Join us on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 as we celebrate Andy Benavides, Patron Chef Johnny Hernandez, and Arts Education Champion S.M.A.R.T. for all they do to fill our community with love. GET TICKETS

Helotes Creek Studio

Helotes Creek Studio

It's gift season! This unique boutique and art gallery has a collection of treasures. 

San Angel Folk Art

San Angel Folk Art

Hank Lee’s San Angel Folk Art Gallery is a world-renowned institution featuring the finest folk, visionary, outsider, and self-taught art from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Haiti, and Africa.

Business Hours
Monday - Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 3pm

Where to Eat & Drink at Blue Star Arts Complex

Stella Public House
stellapublichouse.com

Finest selection of craft beers on tap
South Alamode
southalamodepaniniandgelato.com
Fresh gelato created daily
Bar 1919 / bar1919.com
Daily happy hour specials, Whiskey Wednesdays, plus live jazz and tasting every Third Thursday.
Blue Star Brewing
bluestarbrewing.com

Live jazz every Tuesday & music on the patio every First Friday
Blue Star Provisions
bluestarprovisions.com
Specialty Groceries, Beer, Wine, Coffee and Snacks
Halcyon (Coffee • Bar • Lounge) / halcyoncoffeebar.com
Happy Hour all day on Mondays! Pop in to enjoy specials on bites and booze. Live DJ every first Friday!

All Day, Every Monday 
Tuesday – Sunday 
2pm – 6pm and 8pm – 11pm

Sukeban Sushi
Happy Hour 3pm - 6 pm, Tuesday-Thursday
Joe Blue's
Now open Sundays for football

Health & Beauty

Twirl Salon / twirlhair.com
In order to love your hair, you must show your hair love. Let Twirl teach you how. By appointment only.
Blue Star Bike Shop / instagram.com/bluestarbikeshop
Happy to keep you rolling! Blue Star Bike Shop offers a large selection of bicycles and accessories, including Electra Bicycle Company products. The shop also offers bicycle service and repair, rental bicycles and electric bicycles for touring the city and general recreation.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 9am - 5pm

More Events at Blue Star Arts Complex

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