Ruby City presents Being for Others, a site-specific projection by artist Violette Bule that brings together personal stories, images, and memories to explore belonging, identity, and care across cultures and generations. 

Developed during Bule’s stay in San Antonio through a series of community workshops, this special presentation transforms individual experiences into a portrait of the city. Participants contributed photos, words, and personal reflections, expanding the project from autobiographical narrative to collaborative meditation on migration, remembrance, and the ways identity continues to be shaped by place, language, and human connection. 

Presented as an outdoor video projection on the Ruby City Plaza, Being for Others invites audiences to reflect on the resilience of community and the power of storytelling to bridge differences, foster empathy, and celebrate the ways art can preserve memory and create new spaces for belonging. 

Always free.

Parking is available for free at Ruby City’s parking lot at 1203 S Flores and along Camp Street.

Join us every third Sunday of the month for a restorative, hour-long meditation session led by a seasoned practitioner. Held outdoors in the tranquil setting of Chris Park, each session offers a variety of mindfulness techniques and begins with a gentle introduction, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

Please dress comfortably for outdoor weather and bring a mat or cushion for sitting.

Free and open to all. Registration is recommended but not required.

Join Ruby City’s Visitor Services team for a free drop-in creative workshop that invites visitors to slow down, look closely, and explore the art of being. Inspired by multiple artists from the Generative Disruption exhibition, visitors will create a framed collaged portrait of a person or pet they admire. Visitors will use various materials like felt, paper, and color pencils to create a portrait college with a border frame to finish it off.

Through this playful, hands-on experience, guests will experiment with composition, color, and perspective to discover how creation can transform into moments of creative reflection. 

This program encourages all ages and skill level to engage their individual creativity, deepen connections with artworks on view, and spark dialogue through mindful making. All materials will be provided.

Free and open to all ages. 

Join us every third Sunday of the month for a restorative, hour-long meditation session led by a seasoned practitioner. December’s session will be held indoors at Ruby City and offer a variety of mindfulness techniques beginning with a gentle introduction, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or cushion for sitting.

Free and open to all. Registration is recommended but not required.

**Due to inclement weather, this Monthly Meditation will take place indoors at Ruby City.**

Join us every third Sunday of the month for a restorative, hour-long meditation session led by a seasoned practitioner. Each session offers a variety of mindfulness techniques and begins with a gentle introduction, perfect for both first-time and experienced meditators alike.

Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or cushion for sitting, or use one of ours. As this session takes place inside the galleries, we kindly ask that water bottles and other beverages remain outside.

Free and open to all. Registration is recommended but not required.

Join Ruby City for a free community screening of Acting Like Women, a documentary exploring the groundbreaking feminist performance art movement that emerged in Los Angeles during the 1970s. 

Through archival footage, interviews, and personal reflections, the film revisits the influential Woman’s Building and the artists who challenged traditional expectations of women through performance, collaboration, and activism. The film celebrates a generation of artists who used their bodies, voices, and creativity to confront social conventions, reclaim their narratives, and transform the cultural landscape. 

Following the screening, join director Cheri Gaulke and writer and producer Anne Gauldin for a conversation and audience Q&A. The filmmakers will reflect on the film, the legacy of feminist performance art, and its continued relevance today. 

Presented in connection with Ruby City’s exhibition Generative Disruption: Feminist Art from the Collection, the screening invites audiences to consider the power of art as a tool for expression, resistance, and collective change. 

Free and open to the public. Reserve your seat today!