Raíces y Recuerdos - San Antonio Stories Exhibit


August 20th - October 23rd

This vibrant new exhibition curated by Jon Hinojosa launches the 2025-2026 Agarita Loft Exhibition season and is part of Xicanx Month in San Antonio. The Exhibit spotlights a powerful collective of emerging and established Latinx artists whose work speaks to identity, memory, and cultural resistance. Through mixed media, painting, sculpture, and installation, the show explores the intersection of tradition and innovation rooted in the Tejano, San Antonio, Mexican American experience. A true Confluence of Cultures.

Each artist brings their own narrative—steeped in family, ritual, food, land, and community—to the forefront, reflecting the complexities of what it means to be Chicano today. The exhibit invites audiences to witness how cultural pride, resilience, and artistic expression become tools for storytelling and transformation.

Key dates:

  • August 20th: Opening Reception, 6-8pm

  • August 29th: Loft Concert, 6:30pm

  • September 3rd: Loft Community Concert Lecture, 6:30pm

  • September 10th, Loft Lecture, 6:30pm

  • September 17th, Big Give at the Loft, 6:30pm

  • September 27th, Concert at the Loft, 6:30pm

  • October 1st, Loft Lecture, 6:30pm

  • October 23, Gallery Closing Reception, 6-8pm

Private appointments upon request. Please call or text the curator, Jon Hinojosa at 210-273-6266.


Featured artists

Jon Hinojosa, curator

is focused on creative placemaking and building partnerships with creative communities to cultivate artistic experiences and make spaces for new and marginalized narratives.

He was a finalist on the PBS cooking show "The Great American Recipe", where he captivated audiences with his innovative yet nostalgic approach to Mexican-American cooking, blending traditional recipes with a contemporary twist that reflects his heritage and personal story. His work in the culinary arts has positioned him as a vital voice in Texas’s food scene, advocating for sustainable and culturally significant cuisine.

YO CREO, his new culinary and cultural tour company was born out of his love for Mexico and his desire to share its rich culture with others. He aims to show the diverse and captivating aspects of Mexico that they wouldn't typically experience on their own, from historical landmarks to culinary adventures.

Private appointments upon request, please call or text the curator, Jon Hinojosa, 210-273-6366, jonchinojosa@gmail.com