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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!
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. 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 Expressions of Freedom (June 28–Aug 23), a thought-provoking collection exploring creativity, independence, and community. Admission is free, and you can meet the artists at the opening reception on July 18 from 5:30–7pm.
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 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.
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.
