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San Marcos Art Center
This Downtown cooperative gallery showcases the work of local artists in an ever-changing collection. From paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculpture, it’s a perfect place to browse, buy, and soak in creativity all without breaking a sweat!
“Radiant Pride” (celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month)
Running from June 3 through June 26, the showcase highlights the diverse voices, histories, and vibrant futures of the queer community through a multidisciplinary collection of works. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Eye of the Dog Art Center
This vibrant arts complex offers workshops, studio spaces, and a gallery filled with unique and inspired pieces. Whether you’re here to browse or take a class, you’ll find the atmosphere inviting, inspiring, and refreshingly cool.
The Wittliff Collections
Tucked away on the seventh floor of Texas State University’s Alkek Library, The Wittliff Collections is a treasure trove of Southwestern literature, photography, and music history. Admission is free, and the galleries are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (open weekends during the summer sessions). Exhibits rotate regularly, so there’s always something fresh to discover.
Walkers’ Gallery at the San Marcos Activity Center
Inside the San Marcos Activity Center, the Walkers’ Gallery has been spotlighting local and regional artists for more than 25 years. This summer, you can catch Lines, Loops, & Layers from May 9 to June 27, exploring depth and texture. I Got The Blues will be showing from July 17 to August 22, celebrating blue in all its forms, whether it's a color, a feeling, an emotion, or more. Come out and meet the artists at the opening reception for I Got The Blues on July 17 from 5:30-7pm. To finish out the summer shows, Naturescapes will take over the Walkers' Gallery from August 22 to October 24.
Community Gallery at San Marcos City Hall
City Hall doubles as an art destination, hosting exhibits from local and regional artists in its Community Gallery. Stop in during business hours to experience the city’s creative spirit in an unexpected setting. The pieces in the current selection will be rotating in September, so come back for fresh pieces!
The Price Center & Garden
More than just a historic building, The Price Center is a hub for visual and performing arts in Downtown San Marcos. Its rotating art exhibits fill the halls with color and creativity, and with air-conditioned galleries, it’s an inviting stop for a leisurely afternoon.
Artful Alchemy: Materials Transformed
May 2 — June 20
Shades of Green
June 27 — August 22
The BIG SMAL Show (San Marcos Art League Members’ Show)
Aug. 29 — Oct. 24
Texas State University Galleries
For cutting-edge contemporary art, head to the Texas State Galleries, where students, faculty, and guest artists present thought-provoking shows in professional exhibition spaces. You’ll find a mix of media and themes, always indoors and always free to explore.
Wimberley Glassworks
A short scenic drive away, Wimberley Glassworks is a feast for the senses. Known for their hand-blown art glass and lighting, the studio offers live glassblowing demonstrations where you can watch molten glass take shape in real time. After the show, step into the cool indoor gallery to see finished works ranging from delicate vases to bold architectural lighting installations.
Silo Glass
Just outside San Marcos, Silo Glass is part gallery, part working studio - specializing in kiln-formed glass rather than hand-blown pieces. Their intricate platters, wall art, and sculptures are created through a process of layering and fusing glass in high-temperature kilns. Visitors can browse the light-filled showroom, take in the vibrant colors and textures, and shop for one-of-a-kind pieces, all in air-conditioned comfort.
Plan Your Cool & Cultured Tour
Want the freshest list of what’s on the walls right now? Check our regularly updated Current Exhibits guide before you visit—because inspiration is always in season here, even in the heat of summer.
