About us

River Art Gallery is housed in the historic Florian House within La Villita Artisan Village along the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. River Art Group, which represents local artists, was formed during the summer of 1947 when two small groups of San Antonio artists envisioned a combined art show on the refurbished River Walk.  

Today, River Art Group boasts over 150 member artists from San Antonio and surrounding communities, showcasing a diverse array of media. Our gallery features works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, photography, clay, metal, wood, and fine art reproductions. Many talented local artists are juried in for multiple categories.  

River Art Group is proud to include such skilled artists in our community, and all activities are directed and executed by members, including the daily operation of the gallery. The dedication and hard work of our members over the years form the foundation of our organization.  

In addition to our physical gallery in La Villita and our online shop, River Art Group hosts a members-only competition each year and sponsors RiverArtober, an annual outdoor art festival held the first weekend of October, along with several smaller events throughout the year.