Almas Espinadas at the Boathouse Gallery

Curated by Alejandra Avalos, Almas Espinadas features work by 36 local emerging artists and will be on view from February 13–28, 2026 at Plaza de la Raza’s Boathouse Gallery. Highlighting artists whose work exists outside the norm, Almas Espinadas responds to chaos and disruption reflecting our current political and social climate; the featured works invite curiosity and interpretation, challenge the status quo, and celebrate pride in identity and origins, encouraging viewers to think deeply about their circumstances and question the realities around them.

Plaza de la Raza Boathouse Gallery Hours:

Monday–Fridays, 10am-7pm

Saturdays, 10am-6pm

Almas Espinadas is FREE and open to the public and opens with a special reception on February 13 from 6–11pm, featuring a curated Art Market and local DJs.

Participating artists include:

Alberto Calva

Alberto Navarro

Bill McRight

Carlos CJ Conde

Carlos Camacho

Cesar Garcia

Chloe Bella

Christopher Penalber

Chuy Penaloza

Crystal Vasquez

Elias MX

Daniel Gomes

Fernando Mercado

German Diaz

Gisela Ramirez

Isabella Amore Granado

Jake Moguel

Jonathan Williams

Jose Loza

Joshua Oceguera

Josiah O’Balles

Juan G Solis

Luca Sandoval

Ludwig Cesar Cortes

Luna De Jesus Licea

Maya Rosado

Melissa Arechiga

Monica Valencia

Nguyen Ly

Oscar Noe De Leon Robles

Randy Barton

Rebekah Reyes

Robert Melendrez 

Sofia Ramirez 

Todd Becraft

Ziggy Leiva