The Death Head
In our latest interview, The Death Head talks about so many different things! Listen to his thoughts on dyslexia, punk rock, and why it’s important to vote.
Naxieli Gomez
Austin-based painter Naxieli Gomez talks about her art education, the multitasking of womanhood and motherhood, and the hidden beauty of everyday fruits and vegetables.
Felicia Morin
Join us for an interview with Felicia Morin about artistic symbolism and her surreal drawings and paintings.
Angela Navarro
In our latest interview, I talk with Austin painter Angela Navarro about the meaning of abstract paintings and working through challenges as an artist.
Suzy Gonzalez
Art in Times of Pandemic & Resistance
Join us for our second artist interview for Creating Art in Times of Pandemic and Resistance! In this installment, San-Antonio based artist Suzy González talks about gardening, zines, and what it means to decolonize art and education. I really enjoyed chatting with Suzy, and it is absolutely worth a listen.
Wolf Garden
Art in Times of Pandemic & Resistance
In our first artist interview, artist Wolf Garden talks to us about the intersection of meditation and art, and staying motivated during a pandemic.
My Spirit Animal
Sanchez and Metz Elementary Students' Exhibition
Toma Mi Corazón XXVIII, 2020
La Peña Annual Fundraiser
Toma mi Corazon 2020 from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2019
Bob Zink ¡Viva Conjunto!
Bob Zink Viva Conjunto! from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Fabio Saavedra
Fabio Saavedra from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Toma Mi Corazon XXVII
La Peña Annual Fundraiser
Toma Mi Corazon 2019 from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Print Austin 2019: Latino Artists in Printmaking
Music by Victor Murillo (Ecuador)
Joe Lopez: Yo Soy Como Soy
Joe Lopez at La Peña from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Sanchez Elementary Aztec Choir
Pati Ayala-McLean & The BenTones
Pati and the BenTones from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Día de los Muertos: A Collective Exhibit and Altares
Alex E. Chávez: Sounds of Crossing Book Presentation
Music by Tallercito de Son
Cowgirls con Guitarras: Tish Hinojosa and Rosie Flores in Concert
September 30, 2018
Cowgirls con Guitarras from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
The Other 9-11: Remembering September 11, 1973
Javier Jara Singing Victor Jara
Victor Jara was a Chilean teacher, theatre director, poet, singer-songwriter, and political activist. Shortly after the Chilean coup (9.11.1973), Jara was
arrested, tortured, and ultimately shot dead. His body was later thrown out into the street of Santiago. The contrast between the themes of his songs,
on love, peace and social justice and the brutal way in which he was murdered transformed Jara into a “potent symbol of the struggle for human rights and justice” for those killed during the Pinochet regime.
arrested, tortured, and ultimately shot dead. His body was later thrown out into the street of Santiago. The contrast between the themes of his songs,
on love, peace and social justice and the brutal way in which he was murdered transformed Jara into a “potent symbol of the struggle for human rights and justice” for those killed during the Pinochet regime.
El Sur Existe: Printmakers from Chile & The Art of Janine Delgado
It Takes Two
The Poetry of Margaret Burns & Eileen Dolan
Toma Mi Corazón XXVI
La Peña Annual Fundraiser
Toma Mi Corazón XXVI 2018 from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Latino Artists in Printmaking
Collective Exhibition part of Print Austin 2018
Aztec Choir Presentation
Students from Sanchez Elementary directed by Chris Diaz
Amado Peña at La Peña from Pamela Sanchez on Vimeo.
Friendship Blankets
Students Exhibition from Sanchez Elementary
Testigos / Witnesses
25th ANNIVERSARY "TOMA MI CORAZON XXV" OPENING
La Peña Annual Fundraiser
East Avenue Primary School GISD
1st 2nd graders visitted the exhibition Latino Artists in Printmaking!
Opening Reception: Latino Artists in Printmaking, PrintAustin 2017
Thanks to all the friends that came to our opening: Latino Artists in Printmaking. We had a great time! If you missed the opening, remember that our exhibition will be open until February 5th. as part of Print Austin 2017.
Wishing you the gifts of the season: Peace, Joy, & Hope
Students from Sanchez Elementary visited us at La Peña and sang carols as part of our Entre Guadalupe y Malinche exhibit - The Virgen de Guadalupe through the eyes of Chicano and Latino artists. Play the video below.
Oest: West Austin Studio Tour
Thank you Pamela Sanchez, Koi Pond Productions, for such a beautiful video!
FotoSeptiembre 2016
Thank you Pamela Sanchez, Koi Pond Productions, for such a beautiful video!
Austin y Mazatlán
Puente de Arte y Cambios
Bridging Art & Social Change
Month of Love: Artist INC Fellows Exhibition
Artist INC Fellows Exhibition at La Peña highlights several of the artists who participated in the 2014-2015 Artist INC Live Austin program through the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. The artist reception took place on Sunday, February 14, 2016.
Ray Valdez "The Red Road"
Opening Reception: December 13, 2015
Filmed by Pamela Sanchez
Koi Pond Productions
Es la Vida... Artistas Latinos
The opening reception Saturday evening, August 8, 2015 at La Peña. Photos by Mary Jane Verastique Orosco.
Bruce Jackson and the Innocence Project
Curated by Deborah S. Esquenazi, June 5, 2015
Filmed by Pamela Sanchez
Koi Pond Productions
Toma Mi Corazón XX
La Peña Annual Fundraiser
Toma Mi Corazón is always a fun event, but this year was especially fun with a fashion show by designer Csilla Somogyi
and musical performance by Sister Sister.
and musical performance by Sister Sister.
Scherezade Garcia
Scherezade Garcia is a friend and frequent exhibitor at La Peña. Here is a wonderful interview with the artist.