Riverside, California, October 19, 2025
News Summary
The third edition of ‘Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art’ opened at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California. This exhibition highlights the work of Texas Latinx artists, aiming to elevate their presence on a national stage. The curated display by Rigoberto Luna features a variety of art forms, including drawing, photography, and multimedia, running until January 11, 2026. The event fosters community among artists and seeks to address representation issues in Latinx and Chicano art.
Riverside, California — The third edition of ‘Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art’ opened earlier this month at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California and runs until January 11, 2026. The exhibition presents a broad survey of Texas Latinx artists and seeks to place their work on a wider stage.
Key points
The exhibition aims to showcase Texas Latinx artists on a national stage, addressing their prior omission from broader discussions on Latinx and Chicano art. The exhibition is presented as a response to long-standing issues in representation, seeking to unify and elevate Latinx art across Texas and beyond. Curated by Rigoberto Luna, the project includes new works from many of the same artists who participated in earlier iterations and brings together a mix of established and emerging practitioners.
What opened in Riverside
The third edition of ‘Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art’ opened earlier this month at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California and runs until January 11, 2026. The exhibition features large-scale artworks and a range of visual and multimedia styles, including drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media. The works reflect on personal and shared cultural histories, resonating with both regional and universal themes.
Origins and prior presentations
The exhibition debuted at Centro de Artes in San Antonio, showcasing Texas Latinx artists. The exhibition was curated by Rigoberto Luna, highlighting the work of Latinx artists from across Texas. In 2024, the exhibition was reviewed again when it was presented at Arts Fort Worth. The current presentation at The Cheech builds on those earlier showings and includes new works from many of the same artists presented in earlier iterations.
Attendance, participation and community
The opening weekend at The Cheech featured a gathering of 25 out of 38 artists involved in the show, underscoring a moment of in-person collaboration and community-building. Collaborations among artists were highlighted, revealing a sense of community during the exhibition’s opening events. Artists featured have found camaraderie and support through the exhibition, countering feelings of isolation often experienced in the art world. Artists are recognized for their contributions to the art world, spotlighting the cultural complexities of Latinx identities.
Collection context and institutional support
The exhibition extends conversations already present in private and institutional collections. Cheech Marin’s collection comprises around 30% Texas-based artists from over 100 artists in total, and the presentation at The Cheech is part of a broader effort to expand attention to Texas-based Latinx art beyond state boundaries. Cheech Marin’s interest in expanding the art dialogue also includes plans for a low rider museum, promoting Chicano art’s international significance.
Curatorial outlook and future potential
Rigoberto Luna expressed excitement about the exhibition’s ongoing success and its potential for future iterations. The project functions both as a State-level survey of artistic production and as a platform intended for Nationwide exposure of Texas Latinx artists. The exhibition aims to showcase Texas Latinx artists on a national stage, addressing their prior omission from broader discussions on Latinx and Chicano art.
Exhibition features
- Title: Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art
- Curator: Rigoberto Luna
- Current venue: The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California
- Run dates: Now through January 11, 2026
- Media included: Drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media
- Artist participation at opening: 25 out of 38 artists
- Cheech Marin collection context: Comprises around 30% Texas-based artists from over 100 artists in total
Why it matters
The exhibition seeks to correct long-standing gaps in visibility by placing a focused, State-level survey into conversation with institutions and audiences outside Texas. The exhibition aims to showcase Texas Latinx artists on a national stage, addressing their prior omission from broader discussions on Latinx and Chicano art. By presenting new works alongside previously shown pieces, the project documents continuities and developments in artistic practice while fostering community among participants.
FAQ
Q: Where and when did the third edition of the exhibition open?
A: The third edition of ‘Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art’ opened earlier this month at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California and runs until January 11, 2026.
Q: What is the stated aim of the exhibition?
A: The exhibition aims to showcase Texas Latinx artists on a national stage, addressing their prior omission from broader discussions on Latinx and Chicano art.
Q: Where did the exhibition debut and who curated it?
A: The exhibition debuted at Centro de Artes in San Antonio, showcasing Texas Latinx artists. The exhibition was curated by Rigoberto Luna, highlighting the work of Latinx artists from across Texas.
Q: Was the exhibition presented elsewhere before Riverside?
A: In 2024, the exhibition was reviewed again when it was presented at Arts Fort Worth.
Q: How many artists attended the opening weekend at The Cheech?
A: The opening weekend at The Cheech featured a gathering of 25 out of 38 artists involved in the show.
Q: What does Cheech Marin’s collection include related to Texas artists?
A: Cheech Marin’s collection comprises around 30% Texas-based artists from over 100 artists in total.
Q: What types of work are included in the exhibition?
A: The exhibition is noted for its large-scale artworks and the incorporation of a variety of visual and multimedia styles, including drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media.
Q: What broader issues does the exhibition address?
A: The exhibition is presented as a response to long-standing issues in representation, seeking to unify and elevate Latinx art across Texas and beyond.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art |
| Current venue | The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California |
| Run dates | Runs until January 11, 2026 |
| Curator | Rigoberto Luna |
| Debut | Centro de Artes in San Antonio |
| Previous presentation | In 2024, the exhibition was reviewed again when it was presented at Arts Fort Worth |
| Opening weekend participation | 25 out of 38 artists |
| Cheech Marin collection context | Comprises around 30% Texas-based artists from over 100 artists in total |
| Art styles | Drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media |
| Primary aim | Showcase Texas Latinx artists on a national stage |
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- Glasstire: Soy de Tejas Exhibition
- Forbes: Latinx Art Across Texas
- Hyperallergic: Art Shows in Los Angeles
- PR Newswire: Riverside Art Museum Announcements
- My Modern Met: Cheech Marin Interview
- Wikipedia: Chicano art
- Google Search: Texas Latinx art
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Latinx
- Google Scholar: Latinx art representation
- Google News: Cheech Marin
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