Coffee Break at the Contemporary
Friday, August 23, 2024
10am–12pm
In celebration of Xicanx Month our current exhibition, Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio, join us for a morning of coffee and contemporary art! Savor the rich flavors of café de olla and pan dulce as you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts. View all four of our current exhibitions and take the opportunity to screen print your very own Xicanx tote bag. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your Friday with creativity, culture, and community.
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Visitors during our June 2024 First Friday opening. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Xicanx Month is a commemoration of the Chicano Arts Movement that holds its roots right here in San Antonio. Xicanx Month will not just be an event; it pays tribute to the cultural legacy that has shaped our community. The Chicano Arts Movement, with its origins in San Antonio, has played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of our city. Xicanx Month seeks to honor and build upon this legacy through a series of collaborative events, exhibitions, and performances throughout the month of August.
We use Xicanx to refer to Chicano, Chicana, and Chicanx. The term reflects those who fought for and claim this designation and incorporates the ‘X’ from the Spanish transcription of the Nahuatl sound ‘ch’. Nahuatl is one of the major Indigenous languages in Mexico. The ‘x’ on the end signals gender-neutral and non-binary inclusivity.