August 1—November 2, 2024
UTSA Southwest Campus, Russell Hill Rogers Galleries, John L. Santikos Building
1201 Navarro, San Antonio TX 78205
Reception: September 5, 2024, 6:00–9:00 PM | Free and open to the public
Arturo Infante Almeida, Curator
UTSA Arts, in partnership with the UTSA Libraries and the UTSA School of Art, proudly presents Cultural Bounty: The Beckstead•Lerma•Annala Collection, an exhibition that will run for a limited time from August 1 to November 2, 2024. This showcase features 48 selected works from a generous donation by Alan Craig Beckstead, Danny Lerma, and Stephen Alexander Annala to the UTSA Art Collection and the Arturo Infante Almeida UTSA Art Collection Endowment.
Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view pieces by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Robert Longo, Robert Mapplethorpe, Richard Armendariz, Sara VanDerBeek and Caroline Korbell Carrington alongside an array of works by emerging and established local talents. The collection represents a rich tapestry of artistic expression, capturing the cultural and aesthetic diversity that defines San Antonio's art scene.
This exhibition celebrates the generosity of Beckstead, Lerma, and Annala and underscores the university’s commitment to enhancing its cultural resources. The collaboration between UTSA Arts and UTSA Libraries in organizing this event reflects a shared mission to enrich San Antonians' educational experience.
Join us at the reception
Thursday, September 5, 2024, for an evening of art appreciation and insightful conversation with the donors.
Curator's Statement
Cultural Bounty: The Beckstead-Lerma-Annala Collection honors the remarkable legacy of Alan Craig Beckstead, Daniel Lerma, and Steve Alexander Annala, whose five-decade-long dedication to art collecting has enriched the cultural fabric of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Their generous donation embodies their belief in the transformative power of art and their commitment to philanthropy. This collection celebrates their enduring impact on the arts and their vision for sharing beauty and creativity with future generations.
- Arturo Infante Almeida, Curator
