We hope you will be able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that are in the "Ladies and Gentleman" exhibit by clicking on the image at left. This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure. |
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Art Gallery Prudencia is as much about introducing its patrons to a wide variety of art and artists as it is about offering you a selection of art for your home or office.
Throughout the year, we hold numerous events where you are able to meet the artists and learn about their background, their artistic journey, and their inspiration for their work in our gallery.
In addition to these events, on the first Friday of every month we have our "Wine Down” gathering from 5 to 7 pm- a social event at which you can meet some of our artists and enjoy a glass of wine and see what is currently on display at the gallery. We would love to have you join us!
Over the years, Art Gallery Prudencia has held about four major exhibits each year, as well as numerous other events and shows. If you are new to the Gallery, we think you might be interested in looking through these past events, which are listed below in reverse chronological order- most recent first.
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Featured in this exhibition were many of our gallery artists, each of whom has approached this concept of "piecework" in their own way. These artists included Kim Collins, Nancy Hall, Mary James, Billy L. Keen, Lyn Belisle Kurtin, Sara McKethan, Tim McMeans, Marcia Roberts, Steven G. Smith, Stefani Job Spears, Sheila Swanson, Cris Thompson, and Bethany Ramey Trombley.
We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the "Piecework" exhibit by clicking on the image at left. This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure. | ||||||||
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We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in "The Room Revealed" exhibit by clicking on the image at left. This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure. | ||||||||
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Art Gallery Prudencia was very pleased to present this solo exhibition featuring the work of Gallery Artist Kim Collins The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, November 15, from 2 to 4 pm. Kim has begun using a new technique, and we think the results are quite striking. But let's let Kim tell us about it: “Sometimes you just need a change— something to reignite the creative spark. This exhibit is about that need and where it led me. During a 12 week online class I tried some mixed media/collage. It was not something I thought would be my 'thing', but I absolutely loved it! As they say, 'the rest is history'. "All 80+ artworks in this exhibit feature, to one degree or another, my newfound love of collage and gel plate monoprinting. The prints came about because I wanted to use my own papers in my collage work, although some of the prints are standalone works. While the technique has changed, the themes from my previous work- trees, flowers/botanicals, water, landscape, abstraction, and negative space painting- have remained constant. "I’m interested in the depiction of layered history or memory and the idea of wholeness from fragments. Collage is a perfect example of using fragments and disparate bits to create a newly imagined and distinctive work." Our "First Friday Wine Down" was held during this exhibit on Friday, December 5, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibit ran through December 20th.
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This exhibit- the Gallery's first devoted solely to photography- will bring together the diverse photographic practices of Art Gallery Prudencia's represented artists, showcasing varied approaches from intimate portraiture to experimental abstraction. Featured in the exhibit will be works by Alston Cox, Anne Gaynor, Mary James, Sara McKethan, James McKinnis, Susan Riley, Michael Roberts, Ramin Samandari, Stefani Job Spears, Peter Szarmach, and Courtney Warden. The works in this exhibit reflect the multiplicity of visions and techniques that are contemporary photography. The medium's traditional boundaries continue to dissolve; some images invite quiet contemplation while others demand urgent attention. Together, they form a constellation of distinct yet harmonious voices- voices that embrace the gallery's commitment to photographic expression. The works in this exhibit present many different perspectives that speak to photography's enduring power to reveal hidden truths, preserve fleeting moments, and challenge our ways of seeing. The Opening Reception for this exhibit was held on Saturday, September 13th, from 2 to 4 pm. During the show, we will hold our "First Friday Wine Down" on October 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm. We will also have a Closing Reception for this show, and it will be held on October 18th, from 2 to 4 pm. We look forward to having you join us for all three of this exhibit's events, and we certainly welcome you to come visit the Gallery during this show's run to appreciate the works at your leisure. | |||||
This summer, Art Gallery Prudencia presented a group show, featuring works by all of our gallery's artists. This group show opened on Friday, August 1st, during our "Wine Down", and the show continued through August 23rd. We very much hope you were able to join us for the opening, and we also hope you were able to come by the gallery during the show to see all of the beautiful artworks on display.
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The Opening Reception for this exhibit of the exquisitely-detailed work of artist Soon Y. Warren was held on Saturday, June 7. It is an exhibit not to be missed.
Soon Y. Warren was born in South Korea and emigrated to the United States in 1987. Soon's favorite subjects are the beautiful plants and flowers she finds around her, often flowers from her own gardens. Typically, these will be found in crystal vases and bowls, and her intricate brushwork brings both the flowers and their containers into sharp focus. Since Soon began painting full-time in 1998, she has had many exhibitions and earned numerous awards. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, the Southern Watercolor Society, the Society of Watercolor Artists, and the Texas Watercolor Society-Purple Sagebrush Society. Her paintings were published in the companion books for the 2005 and 2006 competitions sponsored by Watercolor Artist Magazine and Artist's Magazine. She is one of the featured artists in the books Splash 8: Watercolor Discoveries and Splash 10: Passionate Brushstrokes. Soon Y. is also the author of Painting Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor.
On Saturday, June 28th, Soon Warren gave her Artist Talk here at the gallery, and everyone learned a great deal about both her artistic motivation and her exquisite technique. The exhibit ran through July 12th. We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the "Refractions: The Art of Crystal and Color" exhibit by clicking on the image at right (Hyacinth in Glass Bowl & Marbles, Watercolor on paper 16x20). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure.
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Shea Daniel-Youngblood Shea Daniel-Youngblood is an oil painter who lives and works here in San Antonio. Art Gallery Prudencia is located in the Monte Vista area of the city, and as Shea tells us, “Monte Vista remains a historic and unique part of the city of San Antonio [and] I am honored to have the opportunity to showcase just some of the parts of it that have inspired me.”
The artworks in this exhibit will highlight locations around this part of historic San Antonio. The Opening Reception for this exhibit was held on Saturday, March 22, 2-4 pm. Shea Daniel-Youngblood gave an artist talk on Saturday, April 12, 2-4 pm. As a special treat for gallery patrons, the Monte Vista Historical Association held a Social here at the Gallery on Thursday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. "In the Neighborhood" continued through April 26.
We hope you will be able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that are in the "In the Neighborhood" exhibit by clicking on the image at left (Gateway to the Botanist's Bungalow, Oil on Panel 20x24). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure.
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Art Gallery Prudencia held its first exhibit featuring The Rattlesnake Gang in 2021, and has long featured the work of many of its member artists. The group loosely began in 2015 when Richard Sneary visited the Big Bend National Park with members of the Outdoors Painters Society. He has gone back every year since, but he considers the trip in February 2017, which included Tim Oliver and others, the real genesis of the gang. Not all members make it on every trip, but every February you will find some members of the group braving the elements and finding new ways to be inspired by Big Bend.
 Art Gallery Prudencia was proud to again feature the work of this incredible group of artists with an exhibit of some of the works they have created on their outings in the last four years. If you love the outdoors, and particularly if you love the spectacular scenery of West Texas, you would definitely want to have joined us for this exhibit, which included works by artists Carla Bosch, Lon Brauer, Tom Brown, Terry Bryson, Margie Hildreth, Tim Oliver, Richard Sneary, Gary Tucker, Richie Vios, Jill Webber, and Jeff Williams. he Opening Reception for this exhibit was held on Saturday, January 18th, from 2 to 4 pm. The exhibit rab through February 22nd, and the Closing Reception was held on that day from 2 to 4 pm.
We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the "The Rattlesnake Gang at Big Bend" exhibit by clicking on the image of The Rattlesnake Gang at left. This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure.
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The Opening Reception for this exhibit of the work of this very talented artist was held on Saturday, November 23rd, and Stefani Job Spears gave an Artist Talk on Saturday, December 7th. The exhibit ran through December 31st.
If you were not able to visit the gallery during the run of the "Nature's Embrace" exhibit, you can take a look at all of the works that were on display by clicking on the image at left (Vibrant Vista Caribbean Green, 20 x 24, Oil on Canvas). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure. |
This book is a collection of 127 hand-colored photographs that celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program and those people who made it happen. This very special event was extremely interesting, as we learned not only about the efforts the State of Texas has made to preserve the heritage of its small-town and big-city courthouses, but also the artistic efforts that James McKinnis has made to capture and preserve the beauty of these classic Texas buildings.
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The Opening Reception for this show- the second solo event for this talented artist here at the gallery- was held on Saturday, September 28th, and Anna Lisa Leal gave an Artist Talk on Saturday, October 12th. The show ran through November 9th.
We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing show in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the "Relics of the Desert" exhibit by clicking on the image at right ("Boyce Thompson Beauty", 24x30, Pastel on Panel). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure. |
This summer, Art Gallery Prudencia presented a group show, featuring works by all of our gallery's artists. This group show previewed on Friday, August 2nd, during our "Wine Down", and the opening reception was held on Saturday, August 10th. Our "Summer Exhibit" continued through September 7th. We very much hope you were able to join us for the preview and the opening reception, and we also hope you were able to come by the gallery during the show. |
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Exhibit Extended Through July 12
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The Opening Reception for this special exhibit by these two talented artists was held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2 to 4 pm. Our Artist Talk took place on Saturday, February 17 at 3pm. The exhibit continued through March 2nd.
We hope you were able to join us for the opening of this new exhibit, and also that you were at the Gallery for the Artist Talk- always an interesting and informative experience. If you weren't able to visit the gallery in person to see this exhibit, you can still take a look at all of the works that were in the exhibit by clicking on the image at left. |
When gathering work for a show one can curate around a theme, a genre, or a social message. Or it can just be a hodgepodge concept of individual work that comes from a single source. This time we’ll go with the latter. It’s way more fun that way! A visual experience of paintings that have nothing in common. All are unique stories. And let's call it "This and That". The Opening Reception for this exhibit was held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm. Lon gave an artist talk at 3 pm.
We very much hope you were able to attend the Opening Reception and the Artist Talk, or that you were able to come by the gallery to see this wonderful exhibit during its run. But if you weren't able to visit the gallery in person, you can still take a look at all of Lon's works that were in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left. |
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We have been busy rehanging our gallery with stunning paintings from our incredibly talented artists! To celebrate, we will have a reception on Saturday, August 19th from 2 to 4 pm and we would love for you to join us. It is a wonderful opportunity to view the gallery, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. We are also thrilled to announce that this Fall, the Gallery will be showcasing two incredible solo exhibitions from two of the gallery's talented artists. Mary James' exhibit- "What Is and What Was"- will open on September 23rd, and Lon Brauer's exhibit- "This and That"- will open on November 11th. These exhibitions will feature a stunning collection of each artist's latest works, and we can't wait for visitors to experience their unique artistic styles and perspectives. These exhibitions are not to be missed, so mark your calendars and join us for two unforgettable art experiences. |
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Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and Barbara Rallo
We’re excited to invite you to "Setting the Scene", our group landscape exhibition! Featuring new work from Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and Barbara Rallo, this stunning exhibition will highlight each artist's unique approach to capturing the beauty of the landscape around them. Nature is an endless inspiration, but seeing it through the eyes of these artists brings a renewed sense of wonder. Please join us on Saturday, July 8th, from 2 to 4 pm for the Closing Reception for this particularly beautiful exhibit. Margie, Barbara, and Sheila will be here to share their beautiful paintings.
This exhibit will continue through July 8th. If you aren't able to stop by for the opening of this important exhibit we hope you will come in during its run to see these beautiful artworks by these talented artists. You can also view the works that are included in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left.
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The Art of Vikki Fields Vikki Fields works out of her studio in San Antonio, Texas. She paints still life, figurative and portrait oil paintings, as well as plein air landscapes in Central, South and West Texas. Fields' academic background includes a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word and graduate studies in painting and sculpture at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Vikki has exhibited widely in San Antonio and the Southwest and has executed numerous private commissions. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the Julian Onderdonk Museum Purchase Award from the San Antonio Art League and Museum in 2014.
This exhibit will continue through May 20th. If you weren't able to stop by for the opening of this important exhibit we hope you will come in during its run to see these beautiful artworks by Vikki Fields. You can also view the works that are included in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left. |
From artist Susan Riley: "The portraits in this collection were selected carefully and thoughtfully. Some needed restoration as they are all from a time of expanding knowledge of film, developing, and printing. Storage has not always been kind. All cried out for color. The process in Photoshop is similar to painting in other mediums but working in layers allows for changing directions midstream. Color choices rely on research; baring that success, imagination takes over. "The final stage of creating these pieces is done directly on the fine art print. Tiny pearls, crystals, microfine glitter and hand painting lend a dimensional aspect beyond the flat surface. The reflected light can be glorious. Choosing the frame is the final decoration to protect and display the finished portrait. "Working closely on the face of someone from the past is almost spiritual. When you sit back in the moment of completion, your hope is that they would give their approval."
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Sara K. McKethan is a 25-year-old photographer who often sees the extraordinary disguised in the commonplace. Len Roberts has been "turning wood" for fifteen years, creating beautiful designs in the process. Artist Marcia Roberts works with paper fragments from print media, creating abstract works evoking moments, memories, and emotions. Photographer Mike Roberts specializes in high-contrast black and white to express his reaction to what he sees in the world around him.
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The works on display in this show- which were created by many of our Gallery's favorite artists- are small but wonderful examples of the skill and technique of the artists who created them. These works are also just what you might need to fill that smaller, yet still empty space in your home. We encourage you to drop by the gallery to see this display, first unveiled at our "Christmas Bubbly Afternoon" on December 3rd. We've had great interest in many of these works, so try to come by as soon as you can so that your particular favorite is still available.
If you can't visit the Gallery soon to see the beautiful artworks in our show, you can have a look at all of them right here. Just click on the button at left and you can see all of the works in the show. Use the lower-corner arrows to browse through the artworks. When you find a work that interests you, you can call us to check to see if it still available. |
"Christmas Bubbly Afternoon" --Art, Bites and Champagne
On Saturday, December 3rd, 12 to 4 pm, we held our annual Christmas event.
The gallery was full of new art from numerous gallery artists just in time for the holidays! We showcased our baskets along with paintings in a range of sizes, so our patrons could find that perfect piece for that special someone (or perhaps just a treat for themselves)! We had a wonderful time celebrating the season with our patrons!
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The Works of Stefani Job Spears and Joseph Hammer
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The Art of Pam and Ric Slocum
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"Christmas Bubbly Afternoon" --Art, Bites and Champagne
Please join us Saturday, December 11th, 12 to 4 pm, for our annual Christmas event. This year, we have asked our gallery artists to create a series of small artworks in their style. These beautiful, unique pieces have been created for holiday giving, and one of them is sure to be your perfect gift. Come let us help you find it.
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"Contemporary Reflections" This exhibit took us into the world of modern art by featuring the works of three of our gallery's abstract artists.
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"The Ins and Outs: Beauty is Everywhere" In this show, the Gallery featured still lifes and landscapes by two very talented Texas artists- Joanna Burch and Lilli Pell. Patrons were able to appreciate their individual techniques as they capture both the detail of the indoor still life and the grandeur of the outdoor landscape- each with a Texas theme.
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On Friday, February 28th, artist Soon Y. Warren (AWS, NWS) opened her show here at the gallery. We thank artist Susan Riley (also a professional photographer) for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of the pictures Susan took at the reception and artist's talk, just click on the thumbnail images below.
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The Gallery would like to thank artist and photographer Susan Riley for recording in pictures the Opening Reception for Pam and Ric's Exhibit. Please enjoy the pictures that Susan took by clicking on the small images below:
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We and our guests enjoyed the Christmas gathering a great deal. One of our artists, Susan Riley, is also a professional photographer, and took some candid pictures that afternoon. We thank her for sharing them with us. If you would like to have a look at the pictures Susan took, just click on the thumbnail images below.
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Opening Reception: Friday, November 15, 2019 (6-8 pm) Exhibit on View Through December 21
This evening we opened a two-artist show. The theme of the show was the use of illumination to convey an artist's impression of the world around them. The show featured works by one of our earliest artists- Sheila Swanson- and artist Cliff Cavin. These two native San Antonians are both landscape artists, and this evening patrons had the chance to meet and talk with both of them. |
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Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, September 27, 2019 (6-8 pm)
This evening artist Kim Collins opened her show- "Skewed Botanicals II"- here at Art Gallery Prudencia. Kim's paintings of some of Nature's most beautiful creations are simply lovely, and this evening Kim talked with us about her inspirations and her creative process. We thank artist and professional photographer Susan Riley for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of the pictures Susan took at the reception and artist's talk, just click on the thumbnail images below.
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This exhbit will run through July 27th.
On Sunday, June 23rd, artists Joseph Hammer, Kevin Kotara, and Bob Reisen opened their joint exhibition here at Art Gallery Prudencia, and many guests came by to talk with them about their work. We would like to thank another of our artists, Susan Riley (who is also a professional photographer), for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of her pictures from the reception, just click on the thumbnail images below.
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In this exhibit, the Gallery showcased the work of artists Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and E. Gordon West in the beautiful medium of watercolor. We had on display a variety of watercolors by each of these artists, allowing patrons to see how they communicate their impressions of the real world. Patrons who liked watercolors (or original art in general) came to see these beautiful original artworks. The exhibit will be on view through June 15th. Opening Reception- May 11, 2019 On Saturday, May 11th, artists Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and E. Gordon West opened their show of watercolor artwork here at the gallery. Artist Susan Riley (also a professional photographer) recorded the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some scenes from the reception, just click on the thumbnail images below.
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Show Opening Reception: Friday, March 15, 2019 (6-8pm) This evening we welcomed the artist William J. Kalwick Jr. to the gallery to open a six-week show of his work. A protege of the artist Lajos Markos, Kalwick has developed an expressive style all his own. His paintings cover a wide range of subject matter, although he is best known for his Mexican market scenes, figurative work, and portraits.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019: 5-7 pm At this evening's event we focused on some of the Gallery's artists who have contemporary abstract and representional art hanging here. Among the artists whose works were on display were Ric Slocum, Margie Hildreth, Bob Reisen, and Pam Slocum. Patrons enjoyed refreshments and an opportunity to compare and contrast works by these artists.
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20 Paintings by Rick Slocum Tuesday, January 18, 2019
Here are some of the pictures that were taken at this evening's event; to have a look at any of them, please just click on the thumbnail image:
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Sunday, December 2, 2018 Art Gallery Prudencia opened on a special day to welcome artist and photographer Susan Riley as she opened her four-week show. Her color-enhanced and embellished portraits of glamorous stars from the stage and early cinema were on view, and the artist herself was on hand (in period costume, as were some of the attendees) to tell the stories of these beautiful women (and a few fabulous men) from the 1910s and 1920s.
Here are some of the pictures that were taken at this evening's event; to have a look at any of them, please just click on the thumbnail image:
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Friday, December 8, 2017 Art Gallery Prudencia opened this evening as North San Antonio's newest gallery of fine, original art. Tonight, we welcomed friends, local residents, business owners, and the public to see our new exhibition space. Our hope this evening was to meet the community, and let them meet us, with the hope that they will return as our cadre of artists increases and the variety of art on display expands. The evening was a successful start to what we hope will be a successful enterprise, that hopes to expose the public to the finest in original artwork, with the hope that those same people will find pieces that speak to them, and which they will be pleased and proud to have in their homes.
To record our first public event, we took as many pictures as we could, and the best of them are in the slideshow below. Use the little arrows in the lower corners to move from one image to the next, and "enjoy the show"!
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