Sala Diaz

CLOSING TONIGHT | Join us for the closing reception of ’s solo exhibition, “Teaching Myself Manners,” tonight from 6–9pm! Free and open to everyone.

Thank you to and for listing this exhibition in the Top 5 shows to see earlier this month. 🖤

Theresa Newsome’s solo exhibition “Teaching Myself Manners” is coming to a close on Saturday, June 22, so join us for a closing reception from 6–9pm. Curated by Barbara Felix, “Teaching Myself Manners” is an interdisciplinary body of work that addresses themes of diaspora, girlhood, and femininity.

Recently returned from Berlin, Germany where she was a Resident Artist for the Contemporary at Blue Star’s Berlin Residency Program at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien, this body of a work is also a large result of her time creating and conceptualizing in Berlin.

📆 Saturday, June 22, 6–9pm
📍 Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟭𝟮𝗣𝗠–𝟰𝗣𝗠 🎀 Recently returned from Berlin, Germany where she was a Resident Artist for the Contemporary at Blue Star’s Berlin Residency Program at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Newsome has created a body of work that explores diaspora, girlhood, and femininity through photographs, installation, soft sculpture, and more.

This is the final week to see this exhibition at Sala Diaz, so stop by today, schedule a visit through the link in our bio, or join us for the closing reception on June 22, from 6–9pm!

Join artist and curator Barbara Felix today, from 12-6:30pm, for gallery hours for our current exhibition! Felix exhibited at Sala Diaz in 2023 and this is the second artist she has curated for us. Learn more about Barbara, Theresa, and our current exhibition by stopping by today!

“Teaching Myself Manners is an interdisciplinary body of work that addresses themes of diaspora, girlhood, and femininity.” –Theresa Newsome

Photo by Barbara Felix by Anthony Francis.

Sala Diaz has a new look! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to for the new benches and tables that are now a permanent fixture of our front yard and to for the fantastic job installing and for our beautiful new sign! 🖤

If the material looks familiar, it is! The benches and tables are made from the extra stone that was used for Ruby City. We are so grateful!

There are only a few weeks left to see Theresa Newsome’s solo exhibition, “Teaching Myself Manners,” at Sala Diaz! Join us for gallery hours this month and our closing reception.

Saturday, June 8, 11am–3pm (TODAY)
Friday, June 14, 12pm–6:30pm
Sunday, June 16, 12pm–4pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, June 22, 6–8pm

GALLERY HOURS TODAY, 12-4PM 🎀 Recently returned from Berlin, Germany where she was a Resident Artist for the Contemporary at Blue Star’s Berlin Residency Program at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Newsome has created a body of work that explores diaspora, girlhood, and femininity through photographs, installation, soft sculpture, and more.

𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠–𝟯𝗣𝗠 🎀 In ’s exhibition, in the corner of The Bedroom, a large dresser holds partly opened drawers, reveals undergarments embellished with photographs printed directly on them. Mirroring the artist’s introspection, the dresser’s mirror holds glimpses of her childhood through photographs and notes. In this room, “‘Womanhood’ illustrates the artist’s personal exploration of the female body varying from self-hatred and disgust to the beginning self-acceptance.”

𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟭𝟮𝗣𝗠–𝟰𝗣𝗠 🎀 Upon entering the gallery for ’s exhibition, “Teaching Myself Manners,” visitors are welcomed into The Living Room, which houses carefully placed arrangements reflective of the artist’s childhood. Specifically, “capturing the multifaceted experiences, emotions, and identities of black girlhood.” Colorful, plastic high heels are found along the floor, handmade dolls sit together on a bench, and a miniature tea set are some of the items spread throughout the room.

𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠-𝟯𝗣𝗠 🎀 Stop by for a visit with the artist, Theresa Newsome, and learn about her solo exhibition, “Teaching Myself Manners,” on view at Sala Diaz.

Gallery hours start this weekend! Can’t make it during one of these days? Visit our website to schedule your visit. 🍊

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 | Sala Diaz is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of work by Theresa Newsome, titled "Teaching Myself Manners." This exhibition, curated by Barbara Felix, will be on view today through June 22, 2024, by appointment (link in bio)! Stayed tuned for gallery hours.

Recently returned from Berlin, Germany where she was a Resident Artist for the Contemporary at Blue Star’s Berlin Residency Program at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien,Newsome has created a body of work that explores diaspora, girlhood, and femininity through photographs, installation, soft sculpture, and more.

When discussing the artwork, Newsome told Sala Diaz, “...this series explores the complexities of femininity and womanhood, drawing inspiration from my mother’s upbringing in Germany and the intricate layers of identity that make up my perception of self. Through research, archived narratives, imagery, and personal and shared experiences, this series delves into the intimate moments that stem from my own journey of understanding and education regarding beauty, childhood, femininity, and womanhood from an African American perspective.”

Jeffry Gibson: “I wanted to map out some moments in American history when there is this real promise of equality, liberty and justice and then think about what those terms mean.”

The images of Jeffrey's installations in Venice (more than may be seen in this NY Times article) look so ambitious, so engaging, so well conceived. Wish we could get a San Antonio crew to go there! His work richly deserves all the accumulating attention it has been getting.

Representing the U.S. and Critiquing It in a Psychedelic Rainbow Jeffrey Gibson’s history-making turn at the Venice Biennale brings the gay and Native American artist center stage with works of struggle and freedom.

🚨 TONIGHT 🚨Join us this Saturday, April 6, to get your MASAporte at the “MASA-Port Authority Naturalization Station—Sala Diaz Outpost”! The outpost will be activated for a naturalization event for applicants to gain Cosmic Citizenship. 🫡👩‍🚀✨

The evening includes performances by: Brandy Gonzâlez, HouseMan, Cancion Canibal Caberet and poet Georgie Lee, Kim Bishop, and Cindy Valderas!

Free and open to the public.

Join us this Saturday, April 6, to get your MASAporte at the “MASA-Port Authority Naturalization Station—Sala Diaz Outpost”! The outpost will be activated for a naturalization event for applicants to gain Cosmic Citizenship. 🫡👩‍🚀🪐

We invite the public to prepare their Cosmic Couture! Cosmic ‼️Citizenship requires the wearing of Cosmic Couture by the applicant to the naturalization event.‼️

The evening will include performances by artists, musical performances, and more. This event is free and open to everyone! ✨🫔🚀

𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧!!! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲–𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺” 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘇!

The “MASAporte Naturalization Station—Sala Diaz Outpost” will be activated for a naturalization event for applicants to gain Cosmic Citizenship on April 6, 2024. Save the date!

THIS WEEK | Project:MASA’s mission continues with the activation of the “MASA-Port Authority Naturalization Station —the Sala Diaz Outpost”  which includes an exhibit of the “Portal Arrival Team” and previous cosmic citizens portraits at Sala Diaz!

➡️ Join us for the opening this Friday, March 15, from 6–9pm at Sala! ⬅️

Additionally, on the evening of April 6th 2024, the “MASAporte Naturalization Station—Sala Diaz Outpost”  will be activated for a naturalization event for applicants to gain Cosmic Citizenship at the internationally known Sala Diaz Gallery in San Antonio. We invite the public to prepare their Cosmic Couture for the April 6th MASA:Porte Naturalization Station Event—Cosmic Citizenship requires the wearing of Cosmic Couture by the applicant to the naturalization event. Naturalization applications will also be accepted during March-April, hours TBA.

TONIGHT ✨Join Sala Diaz for the closing reception of Audrya Flores’s solo exhibition!

The closing reception will take place during the Eve of the Full Snow Moon (specifically, Friday is a Waxing Gibbous Moon). Once the moon has re-emerged with new energy, it is the perfect time to set new intentions for the month ahead. With this in mind, and in conversation with the exhibition, guests will be able to make their own ritual kits during the closing reception. Guests are invited to individualize their kits based on what their mind, body, and/or spirit is calling for: cleansing, release, charging, or grounding.

📆 Friday, February 23, 2023, 6–8pm
🎟️ Free and open to all
📍 Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren Street
🅿️ Parking is located along Stieren St.

Join Sala Diaz for the closing reception of Audrya Flores’s solo exhibition!

The closing reception will take place during the Eve of the Full Snow Moon (specifically, Friday is a Waxing Gibbous Moon). Once the moon has re-emerged with new energy, it is the perfect time to set new intentions for the month ahead. With this in mind, and in conversation with the exhibition, guests will be able to make their own ritual kits during the closing reception. Guests are invited to individualize their kits based on what their mind, body, and/or spirit is calling for: cleansing, release, charging, or grounding.

📆 Friday, February 23, 2023, 6–8pm
🎟️ Free and open to all
📍 Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren Street
🅿️ Parking is located along Stieren St.

’s “Rattling” examines the roles of ritual, creativity, and play in the healing process. Like the segments of a serpent’s rattle, this body of work serves as a record of growth and evidence of transformation. It makes the inner work of healing visible.

Join us for gallery hours today, to see this show before it’s gone! Gallery hours are free and open to everyone.

📆 Saturday, February 17, 12pm–4pm

In her current exhibition, “Rattling,” Audrya Flores thoughtfully transforms these challenging processes into tangible forms, portraying them as mythical creatures. This creative approach helps Flores in confronting the grief, rage, and fear that often accompany such transformative experiences.

We have two more days of gallery hours coming up!

📆 Saturday, February 10, 12pm–4pm
📆 Saturday, February 17, 12pm–4pm

Gallery hours are free and open to everyone.

COME IF YOU DARE | Join us for gallery hours today, 10am–2pm, to see Audrya Flores’s current exhibition, “Rattling.” 🐍🐍🐍

HAPPENING NOW | Join us at Sala Diaz for gallery hours with ! We’ll be open from 11am–3pm today.

In her exhibition, “Rattling,” Flores showcases a collection of sculptural and installation-based artwork. Each sculpture in this display is carefully paired with a small arrangement of ritual remnants, symbolizing distinct phases in the healing journey: soul retrieval (inner child work) and cord cutting (boundary-setting).

We’re still on cloud 9 after the opening of “Rattling” a solo exhibition featuring the work of Audrya Flores! Thank you to everyone that joined us for such a special evening. We’ll be posting gallery hours this week, so stay tuned!

Here’s a glimpse of our gallery this week! We’re painting walls and loading in pedestals.

Audrya Flores’s exhibition, “Rattling,” opens in TWO DAYS and is free and open to all!

📆 Saturday, January 13, from 6–9pm
📍 Sala Diaz, 517 Stieren

UP NEXT: We are thrilled to welcome to Sala Diaz! In her solo exhibition, “Rattling,” Flores examines the roles of ritual, creativity, and play in the healing process. Like the segments of a serpent’s rattle, this body of work serves as a record of growth and evidence of transformation. It makes the inner work of healing visible.

This project was made possible with the support of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture ().

More information forthcoming. In the meantime, save the date for the opening on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 6–9pm at Sala Diaz!

It’s the LAST DAY to view .cadena’s solo exhibition at Sala Diaz! We are open this evening from 5:30–8pm. Stop in ti say goodbye to the show and chat with the artist.

In Kat Cadena’s exhibition, symbols of the Palestinian people and their resistance adorn the walls through small ink drawings and a banner. Olive branches, a symbolic representation for Palestinians of their nationality and connection to their land, along with poppy flowers, a national flower of Palestine, are juxtaposed with human hands and a child's face. In this case we see the Palestine sunbird (Cinnyris osea), a symbol of Palestinian hope (for freedom): the sunbird defies borders, flying where it wants and needs to go at any point in time.

This is the last available artwork for sale. Proceeds from the sale of select artworks will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF).