About Us

We’re a DIY, artist-run house gallery, hosting art exhibitions featuring notable regional, national, and international visual artists.

In a commitment and as a duty to our artists, 100% of sales commission and all additional proceeds support the gallery’s upkeep, exhibitions, and programming.

Our Story

Established in October 2016, Presa House is a D.I.Y. artist-run gallery committed to providing space for emerging and mid-career artists to freely experiment, express innovative ideas, and engage with a diverse audience. Presa House is an event-focused gallery that promotes an eclectic range of regional, national, and international artists.

The gallery is a 1,306 sq. ft. home situated in San Antonio’s historic Lavaca district. It is headed by curator and gallery director Rigoberto Luna and multidisciplinary artist Jenelle Esparza. Together, Esparza and Luna host a range of solo, group, and traveling exhibitions.

Presa House is dedicated to being inclusive and non-discriminatory, aiming to authentically represent the cultural diversity and social fabric of Texas. As a well-established venue, Presa House feels it has a responsibility to provide a platform for Latinx artists. This commitment extends beyond San Antonio, where the population is 63.2% Hispanic or Latinx, to encompass the entire state of Texas.