Every year during March, San Antonio’s Contemporary Art Month (CAM) celebrates creativity, collaboration, and cultural innovation. From live music to collaborative public art, the San Antonio River Foundation is offering something for everyone to enjoy. Join us at these events throughout CAM at Confluence Park and San Pedro Creek Culture Park!
Sonic Transmission: A Night of Sound and Vision
When: Saturday, March 1 | 7:00–11:00 PM
Where: Confluence Park
Cost: FREE! Register Now.
Dive into a night of sonic exploration with Sonic Transmission, a quarterly event blending live music, captivating visuals, and a vibrant market featuring local vendors. Performances include a range of talented sound artists, DJs, and musicians, such as Marcos Cabral, Bill Converse, Kelby Clark, DJ Venus, and many more. Visual artists like Forum Sound, Om.i.god, A._B., and Diego Chavez of AM Architect bring the night to life with stunning projections.
Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and shop local at this unmissable evening!
Karla Kopalli: Nature/Nurture
Performance Premiere: Saturday, March 8 | 2:00 PM
Where: BHP Pavilion at Confluence Park
Cost: FREE!
Join multidisciplinary artist Karla Kopalli for the premiere of Nature/Nurture, a collaborative multi-part project and performance honoring the essential contributions of San Antonio’s women to their families, communities, and city.
Featuring 260 caracolas—hand-formed clay shells symbolizing strength, creativity, and nurturing care created by women from across the city—these caracolas take center stage in a 20-minute ritual performance celebrating resilience, connection, and the nourishing power of women.
CAM Student Film Festival: A Platform for Young Talent
Film Fest: Saturday, March 29 | Dusk
Where: BHP Pavilion at Confluence Park
Cost: FREE!
San Antonio’s official Contemporary Art Month continues to support the next generation of artists with its High School Student Film Festival. The River Foundation is proud to present talented young filmmakers in partnership with CAM.
The annual film fest is an excellent opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to get inspired, connect with peers, and share their stories on a larger platform. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this exciting initiative!
Don Mathis: Writers Take a Walk
When: Sunday, April 6 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Where: Mustard Seed Plaza at San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Cost: FREE! Registration is required!
From contemporary art to poetry, kick-off National Poetry Month at San Pedro Creek Culture Park with Writers Take a Walk. Participants will be immersed in the park’s beauty with a tour of the area surrounding Mustard Seed Plaza, taking in native flora and art installations to further inspire and express their impressions in words. All participants will be rewarded, but the best poems receive top prizes!
Don Mathis
Free parking is provided at the San Pedro Creek Culture Park parking lot at 723 S Flores and along Camp Street near Ruby City.
Art In the Open: A Commitment to Cultural Vibrancy
These events and programs are part of the San Antonio River Foundation’s Art In the Open initiative to support artists and engage the community with contemporary art experiences and enhance the cultural vibrancy of the San Antonio River while promoting conservation and stewardship of its natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to the dynamic energy of Sonic Transmission, the collaborative beauty of Nature/Nurture, or the inspiring work of young filmmakers, Contemporary Art Month offers countless ways to connect with art, nature, and the community.
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This piece is contributed by the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), who supports scientific and educational activities that promote and encourage the conservation, stewardship, restoration, preservation and enjoyment of the land and water resources of the San Antonio River Basin.
Disclaimer: The River Foundation is a separate entity from the San Antonio River Authority. Any donations would be solely to the River Foundation, which is a non-profit tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
