La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 • (512) 477-6007 
Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Cuba: Un Colectivo, Tres Miradas 
(Cuba: One Collective, Three Perspectives)
Photographers: Ayash Basu, Nick Berard, Rodolfo Gonzalez  

Closing Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2026. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Exhibition dates: September 3 - October 3, 2026​

Havana doesn't wait for anyone; neither does the rest of Cuba. Crumbling façades in impossible color, salsa spilling out of doorways, vintage cars idling next to satellite dishes, a country that feels like five decades happening at once. It's magnetic. It pulls you back. It pulled us back twenty times over ten years, between the three of us.  

Rudy Gonzalez, a Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist, brings the eye of someone who has spent a career finding truth in a single frame. Ayash Basu, an avid visual storyteller, brings a narrative instinct, building images into arcs that carry you past one moment into a fuller story. Nick Berard, a working commercial photographer, brings a director's eye for light and composition, framing each scene to pull you in and hold you there.  

Forty photographs. One Island. Three points of view shown side by side, because Cuba isn't one story, it's many, happening at once. Come see all of them.

Welcome to La Peña Gallery

Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Community in the Heart of Austin
Nestled in the vibrant downtown of Austin, La Peña Gallery is a beloved cultural hub dedicated to showcasing diverse voices through the visual arts. Since its founding in 1981, La Peña has stood as a cornerstone for Latinx and underrepresented artists, providing an inclusive space where creativity and community come together.
Our gallery hosts year-round exhibitions, performances, workshops, and educational programs that reflect Austin’s rich multicultural landscape. Whether you're a local art enthusiast or a visitor discovering the city's creative soul, La Peña offers a unique, grassroots experience that connects art with social justice, history, and heritage.
We invite you to explore our ever-evolving exhibitions, meet the artists who shape our community, and take part in the vibrant cultural dialogue that defines La Peña. Admission is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Visit us and discover art that speaks to the heart of Austin.

Toma Mi Corazón (Take My Heart)

La Peña’s Annual Fundraiser & Art Celebration
Join us for Toma Mi Corazón, La Peña Gallery’s beloved annual fundraiser that brings together art, community, and corazón! This vibrant event features one-of-a-kind heart-themed artworks created and donated by local artists, with all proceeds supporting La Peña’s year-round exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.
Held each February in the spirit of love and solidarity, Toma Mi Corazón is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the power of art to bring people together. Come support local artists, bid on beautiful works, and help sustain La Peña’s mission of cultural equity and expression.
Show your heart. Take a heart. Support the arts.
La Peña's 34 Toma Mi Corazon
​February 2026

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