Serving the Community
Black Activism in the 1970's
Photos by Alan Pogue

Of Imaginary Cities
The Art of Fernando Muñoz
International Women's Day Exhibition
A Collective Exhibition Honoring Women through the Arts

​A series of Interviews with the Artists:
Toma Mi Corazon 29

Sightings of La Lupita

An exhibition celebrating the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
​December 1, 2020-January 18, 2021

Dia de Los Muertos Exhibit

A Collective Exhibition & Altares: October 30-November 30, 2020
Altares:
Juan Diaz honoring loved ones:

PANDEMIC & RESISTANCE:

A series of web interviews with artists, exploring the challenges of the pandemic and the art practice. Conducted by Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler

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

Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2019

Bob Zink ¡Viva Conjunto!

Fabio Saavedra

Toma Mi Corazon XXVII
​La Peña Annual Fundraiser

Print Austin 2019: Latino Artists in Printmaking
Music by Victor Murillo (Ecuador)

Joe Lopez: Yo Soy Como Soy

Sanchez Elementary Aztec Choir

Pati Ayala-McLean & The BenTones

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

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.

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

Latino Artists in Printmaking
Collective Exhibition part of Print Austin 2018

Aztec Choir Presentation
Students from Sanchez Elementary directed by Chris Diaz

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.

Scherezade Garcia

Scherezade Garcia is a friend and frequent exhibitor at La Peña.  Here is a wonderful interview with the artist.