In celebration of the season, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) is excited to announce their lineup of fall events, including online lectures, live performances, and trick-or-treating through the galleries. Starting on Saturday, September 28 from 6p.m. – 7p.m. one of the nation’s most acclaimed photographers, LaToya Ruby, will lead an online lecture “Using Photography for Social Change,” highlighting how art is a powerful tool for social transformation. Tickets are available online and are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Check online to learn more about SAMA’s fall events. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2021)

San Antonians can learn more about their city’s deep brewing history on Friday, October 8, from 6p.m. – 7p.m. during the online lecture “Brewing History is American History” with Theresa McCulla, PhD, Curator of the American Brewing History Initiative at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. This talk will explore the role of beer in histories of technological innovation, immigration, and culture in San Antonio. Tickets are on sale here for $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

On Tuesday, October 12, San Antonio-based artist Jose Villalobos will perform in SAMA’s West Courtyard from 6p.m. – 6:30p.m. as part of the 2021 Texas Biennial. Having exhibited and performed nationwide, Villalobos’ San Antonio display reconciles the identity challenges in his life. Admission to the in-person artist performance is free.

Families can also enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the museum on Sunday, October 31 from 10a.m. – 5p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes as they explore the museum’s galleries. Swords, scepters, weapons, wands, and full-face masks will not be permitted.

The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. The Museum hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.