Entry No. 30 — the San Antonio file — filed under: gallery
Presa House Gallery
A 'quaint-but-mighty' DIY house-gallery run out of a converted Southtown residence by artist Rigoberto Luna, where past shows have turned suitcases, brooms, tie-downs and shop lights into deadpan sculptural installations. It's small, appointment-driven, and unmistakably a house — you knock, you get let in, you're standing in someone's old living room looking at conceptual art from Texas artists.
The story
You pull up to 725 South Presa Street looking for a polished, sterile gallery with track lighting and a sleek reception desk, but what you actually get is a Southtown cottage. Launched in October 2016 by artist, designer, and independent curator Rigoberto Luna, Presa House is a DIY, artist-run gallery operating directly out of a converted residence. There is no white-cube buffer between the sidewalk and the art—you step onto a residential porch, knock, and step into what used to be someone's living room.
Because it runs on artist-led momentum rather than commercial gallery playbooks, Luna's programming leans raw, conceptual, and fiercely grounded in Texas talent. Presa House rotates monthly exhibitions that showcase regional creators who mess with form and material. Past shows have transformed everyday hardware like suitcases, brooms, tie-down straps, and shop lights into deadpan sculptural installations, alongside solo exhibitions featuring woodcuts by Ben Muñoz and work by South Side self-taught artists like Ruben Luna (aka 'Gacho Style').
What it's like
You walk up the front steps, knock on the residential door, and get let inside. The vibe is quiet, personal, and entirely stripped of gallery pretension, with domestic walls acting as exhibition backdrops. Because viewing outside of monthly opening nights requires an appointment, you will likely have the space and the artwork to yourself. Make sure to email ahead to secure a viewing time before walking over.
The move: Email ahead to book a private viewing of whatever's currently on the walls, then walk the rest of the block — Southtown is dotted with similar tiny converted-house galleries — before grabbing dinner nearby.
- 📍 Southtown
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 725 S. Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Déjà Vu Esoterica — Walk two blocks over to another converted Southtown home packed with tarot decks, crystals, and botanical goods.
- Southtown House of Spirits — Head around the corner after your viewing for gothic cocktails surrounded by Victorian furniture and dim candlelight.
- Bar 1919 — Continue your Southtown crawl half a mile away by slipping down a dim stairwell at Blue Star for a quiet whiskey.
Good to know
How do I visit Presa House Gallery?
Presa House operates primarily by appointment outside of scheduled opening receptions. Email ahead to arrange a viewing slot before you go.
Who runs the gallery?
The space was co-founded and is run by San Antonio artist, designer, and independent curator Rigoberto Luna.
What kind of art can I expect to see?
The gallery focuses on contemporary Texas and regional artists, ranging from deadpan conceptual installations made with shop tools to woodcut prints and painting.
Where is Presa House located?
It sits at 725 S. Presa Street in San Antonio's Southtown neighborhood, surrounded by other small converted-house studios and neighborhood spots.
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Further reading: Official site · sacurrent.com · events.getcreativesanantonio.com · sightlinesmag.org · glasstire.com
last checked: 2026-07-20