Special Photographic Exhibition –
“The Instruments and Artistry of the Acosta Family of San Antonio”
The Guadalupe is also hosting a special photographic exhibition, “The Instruments and Artistry of the Acosta Family of San Antonio” held in the Progreso Community Gallery, next to the Latino Bookstore at 1300 Guadalupe St. The exhibition presents rare and never-before-seen historical images of the family’s legendary Westside luthiery shop and the unique instruments they produced. There will be a free reception at the opening of the exhibit on Monday, May 15 at 7 pm featuring live music and discussion of the family’s significance by instrument historian and luthier Todd Cambio.
This special exhibition is open to the public and will be available for viewing, beginning on May 15, during Latino Bookstore hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. Latino Bookstore will be closed on May 19-20.
This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.