By building a small house, drenching it in water, and allowed icicles to form, Larson's recreation of a severe ice storm depicts frozen beauty and nature's destructive ways.

The opening for Lewis Smith's 'Cardinal Vista' exhibit will feature a vino reception and an art talk with DJ JJ playing live music. The exhibit runs from May 23rd till June 1st.

Fernando Andrade's childhood memories of violence and cartels in Mexico is reflected in his latest pieces.

The local chapter of RAW Natural Born Artists showcases visual art by Christina Barboza, daphid art, Mzroyalec, Larry Castilleja, Prerna Suyal, James Seufert, Justin, Mind Potency, Violet Serpentine, Dani Cruz, Jordan Nerison, Rock SALT, Shellee Laurent, Megan Solis, and Jacinda Jackson; photography by John.John, Taj Marie, Gregory Stack, Collette Orquiz, B. Alvidrez, Katie Red, Vispanius, Sherrie Scherer, PaperMoon, Don Walthrop, and Roland; fashion design by O.M. by Ecaterina Pharrez and Monster Con; film by Jack Webb; performing art by Mary Annette and Aliska Wolfbane; makeup artistry by Beautiful Creatures, Dominique, and Lisa Boston; and live music by Christina Murphy, Nevermind, and The Black Market Club. Joshua Cabaza emcees the show set to beats by DJ Cogswell.

Come celebrate Memorial Day at the Institute of Texan Cultures and discover the historic role of Texans in the American military! Travel back in time and visit the Frontier Fort, engage in marching drills, observe historic firearm demonstrations, explore tactical vehicles, and interact with Texas soldiers from the American Revolution, Texas Revolution, American Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan. This event is an overview of the role of Texans in major American conflicts throughout time. The Institute of Texan Cultures will be partnering with the Lone Star Heritage Association and retired military personnel to bring you an exciting event! For additional information, call (210) 458-2300 or visit TexanCultures.com

Centro Cultural Aztlan is hosting our 22nd Annual SUPERHERO contest and exhibit.  This exhibit is open to any students 6 to 18 years of age.  We ask students to identify a positive role model in their lives and create a drawing, illustration, painting, or sculpture of their Superhero.  The key word and subject of this contest is “Super Heroes”, who the students consider as positive role models in their school, community, or home.  Special attention will be to creativity and originality on the subject.  Artwork is open to any media.   Prizes will be awarded at different categories and grades.   Special reception will be Saturday May 18th, 2013 from 12-3pm with an Award ceremony and entertainment.

Come dressed for a mess and experience Vik Muniz’s curious photographs made with edible ingredients like marinara sauce and chocolate syrup. You and a child can create food-based compositions with photographer Mari Hernandez. McNay members can reserve a space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon Friday before the program. Nonmembers can pick up remaining passes the day of. All family programs are free with museum admission.

This documentary directed by Carlos Saura traces the roots and rhythms of flamenco performance including singing, dancing, and guitar playing.  

Born in Tehran, Iran, Sussan Siavoshi received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Having taught at many San Antonio universities such as UTSA and St. Mary's University, she is currently the Cox Chapman Professor of International Relations and Chair of the Political Science Department at Trinity University. Siavoshi has authored many published works including a book on "Liberal Nationalism in Iran: the Defeat of a Movement," as well as having served on various committees such as: the Faculty Senate, the University Curriculum Council, the Promotion and Tenure Commission and the "Difficult Dialogue" founding group. Her expertise on the Middle East's, particularly Iran's, government systems is sure to make for a very interesting and enlightening address.

PechaKucha, a concept created by Tokyo-based architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham as a platform for young designers to share their work in a “20x20” format (20 images are shown and explained for 20 seconds each), turns 10 years old this month and celebrates the occasion as a thriving global network made up of 600 cities including San Antonio. The tenth installment to be hosted by the local chapter (organized by the Architecture Foundation of San Antonio) with presentations from Killis Almond FAIA (architect), Diego Bernal (City Councilman-musician), Ernest Gonzales (musician), Josh Levine (entrepreneur), Miss Anastasia (storyteller), George Schroeder (steel artist), Kathleen Trenchard (paper artist), Mark & Angela Walley (filmmakers). There will be free parking in nearby city lots.  

Based on the short story by John Cheever, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) swims his way home from private backyard swimming pools in the suburbs to a crowded public pool, encountering love, power, despair, and ruin in the process. USA. 1968. English, 95 min., color. Not rated. © Sony Pictures.This summer Get Reel features French and American takes on summer love, loss, and adventure. Wine reception at 6:00 pm.

Loosely based on the life of Italian poet and courtesan Veronica Franco, Dangerous Beauty documents Franco's rise to fame and her charges for witchcraft.

Celebrate Rockwell's legacy with food, cocktails, and music! Organized by the Norman Rockwell musuem, the exhibition presents rarely seen aspects of Rockwell's creative process and unveils over 250 paintings, magazine covers, tear sheets, and prints.

Known for painting “The Scream” – which recently set a public art auction record of $120 million for one of the four paintings – Munch’s exhibition has been hailed a "once-in-a-lifetime show." Hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum, both in Oslo, Norway, the event will feature the most ambitious presentation of Munch’s art ever featuring 220 paintings – the greatest number of Munch’s key works ever. The cinema event will take audiences through the process of putting the exhibition together as well as an in-depth biography of the man who lived from the mid-19th century through to the German occupation of Norway in World War II.

The final exhibition in the "Exhibition" series, “Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure,” features the works of Vermeer who is most popularly known as the painter of the “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” The National Gallery, London focuses on his art in relation to music in this particular exhibition. Music was one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and revealed an enormous amount about the portrait model and the society. The event tells the entire story of Vermeer's life and, in doing so, shows in detail many of the artist's great works including how his technique and materials affected his works.

 The Linda Pace Foundation presents an exhibition showcasing Arturo Herrera, whose works encompass collage, sculpture, paintings, and felt wall hangings. Thematically, Herrera subverts recognizable imagery, from cartoons to fairy tales to abstract expressionism, to question the legibility and resonance of the language of abstraction. The exhibition is organized by Fairfax Dorn, co-founder of Ballroom Marfa and Guest Curator and Interim Program Director at the Linda Pace Foundation. In addition to several pieces from the Linda Pace Foundation collection, this exhibition will feature more recent works by Herrera on loan from Sikkema Jenkins & Co. 

Stemming from Lawrence’s infatuation with the concept of space: inside, outside, illusionistic, real, imagined, occupied, and unoccupied, “Infestation” uses the architecture of nature as inspiration to examine the way an idea can manifest over time.

Clamp Light alums Brianna Burnett, Kimberly Rumfelt, Jimena Marin, and Zane Carroll join current resident artists Wesley Harvey, Sarah Roberts, Mark Crutsinger, and Erin Hernsberger in a group show featuring photography, ceramics, drawing, and sculpture.