Bustling streets and sidewalks, parks alive with play and activity and plazas full of laughter and music - this is the heartbeat of community life. "Ferias, Parques y Plazas: A Celebration of Public Space" assembles art from the McNay collection and loans from the San Antonio artistic community that capture the energy and vibrancy of public gathering spaces.

Through depictions of markets, streetscapes, fairs, folk life, dancing and celebration, the exhibition explores how generations of artists have recognized the social and cultural value of public spaces and showcases the enduring power of human connection in public life.

Highlights include paintings and prints by Elizabeth Catlett, Howard Cook and Diego Rivera, as well as works by San Antonio-based artist Adriana M. Garcia. Garcia creates murals, outdoor installations, paintings and illustrations that honor her community’s heritage and histories.