Artpace, a local foundation with national influence, anchors the art community with impressive exhibits, active public outreach and an international artist-in-residence program. Each artist's residency is launched with a potluck dinner, which coincides with the exhibit opening and is meant to introduce the resident to the community. Brown-bag lunches with discussions about current exhibits, lectures, seminars, film screenings and community events provide a context for the residents' work and encourage the public to become involved with the contemporary art community. The beautifully renovated 1920s-era building that the foundation calls home was once an automobile dealership. It is only one block from the River Walk in the downtown cultural district, near the Central Library.

Sala Diaz is an innovative art space whose mission is to support the local art community. Exhibits from local artists vary, but no matter when you visit, you're bound to see something beautiful. National artists are also featured from time to time. The gallery has been around since 1995 and has even developed a program to host artists traveling through San Antonio.

Originally founded in Chicago, Unit B has been focusing on Texas artists since it relocated to San Antonio in 2006. See the works of contemporary local and national artists in a unique atmosphere. Unit B is located in a converted bungalow, giving the space an intimate feel. Sometimes exhibits even extend to the lawn and the house itself, making for quite a sight.

Housed in a former warehouse, the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum plays host to exhibitions by various contemporary and non-traditional artists. These exhibitions display artworks not only by well-known artists, but recognition and opportunity is also given to lesser-known local artists. Various activities are also organized here through the year including Contemporary Art Month and the First Friday Art Walk. Classes and workshops for budding artists are also conducted at this art center. If you are an avid art enthusiast, then a visit to the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum went disappoint.