Where Puro San Antonio is Made

Since the founding of the Missions, the south side of San Antonio has been home to craftsmen, artisans, and artists.

The River Artes District is dedicated to revitalizing south San Antonio by promoting local artisans, craftsmen, and small manufacturers.

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Our Mission

Made possible by the Main Street America and the City of San Antonio, the River Artes District is on a mission to restore the vibe and vitality of the south side by nurturing local creators.

We believe communities can prosper when we support local businesses who take pride in their work.

Our Vision

The south side is the heart of San Antonio. We envision a beautiful, welcoming environment which fosters our city’s creative energy, builds a stronger community, and creates a more resilient business environment.

Our Partners

  • Become a Founding Sponsor

    Businesses, big or small: team up with us! Get your name out there while supporting creativity on the south side.

  • Feature Your Business

    Our interactive map features artists, manufacturers, craftsman, and creators of all kinds which are open to visitors/tours. If you are interested in being featured on the map or in participating in our annual Studio Tour event, contact us.

Meet the River Artisans

These creators opened their spaces to the public during our first Studio Tour event in May 2025. They each took guests behind-the-scenes of creating their work.

  • BREVA Creative Maker Space

  • Mercury Project

  • Oscar Alvarado

  • Caliente Hot Glass

  • Burnt Nopal Creative Studio

  • Stonehaven Knife Works

  • Poetic Republic Coffee

  • The Clay Department

  • Freetail Brewing

Getting Here

Nestled between Highway 90 and Interstate 37, there are plenty of ways to get here. Explore the interactive map with featured businesses to navigate to featured businesses.

Parking

Free parking EVERYWHERE! Most studios have small parking lots or nearby street parking available.

About the River Artes District

Since the founding of the Missions, the south side has been home to craftsmen, artisans, and artists.

The River Artes District is dedicated to revitalizing south San Antonio by promoting local artisans, craftsmen, and small manufacturers.

We believe communities can prosper when we support local businesses who take pride in their work.

Support the District

What to Do in the District

There is always something to do in River Artes. From workshops, classes, gallery openings and more, you're sure to leave inspired. Check out our events page for a list of free events and follow us on Instagram for regular updates.

We’re looking for sponsors to make the 2nd annual studio tour magical and memorable ✨🪩 With your partnership, we can continue supporting local creators who bring beauty and purpose to our community and beyond. Visit the link in bio to apply
📣 GRAND OPENING!!!! We’ve partnered with @worldheritagesanantonio to bring you unique, locally made, handcrafted goods created by artisans who live and work in River Artes. The World Heritage Center honors the craftsman heritage of our city
There’s always a reason to come to River Artes. This weekend, shop from artisan markets and meet local artists at gallery openings and group shows. #do210 #sanantonio #sanantonioevents #shoplocalsupportlocal #localbusiness #artisanmade
So. Much. FUN!!! Thank you to all who participated in last month’s events - the energy in the district has been amazing! Our businesses and creators have so much planned to end the year with a bang. We’d love to see you in River Artes t
😏Allow us to reintroduce ourselves… The south side has long been under loved and under invested in. And yet, it’s home to several artists and craftsmen who are putting San Antonio in the national spotlight for their work. The River A

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