The Mission of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (CCHSM) is to serve as a community beacon for the preservation, development, promotion and celebration of the Hispanic arts, culture, heritage and values.
The Centro's programs and educational curriculum include the areas of visual art, theater, dance, literature, music, multi-media and the culinary arts. These vibrant educational classes and interactive events for children, adults, families and diverse audiences take place throughout the year.
The museum is open to the
public on Saturdays
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and by appointment. Call to schedule
your visit or tour.
211 Lee Street
San Marcos, TX
78666
512-878-0640
We have limited space available for community use. If interested, please call us.
Become a member of the Centro Cultural. Your generous contribution of time and funds will support a vibrant and thriving center that proudly represents the heritage of our great Hispanic community.
A big thank you to our "Amigas del Centro"!
Yolanda Almendarez, Baudelia Arredondo, Laura Benavides, Sylvia Benavides, Anna Martinez Boling, Rosemary Campise, Hilda Almenas de Cook, Dolores Cruz, Nora Dickerson, Frances Emery, Lucy Gamez, Rosie Garcia, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez, Juanita Gonzales, Elva Gonzalez, Lolly Guerra, Margaret Gutierrez, Mary Esther Huerta, Debbie Ingalsbe, Anna Juarez, Rebecca Manzanares, Dr. Melissa Martinez, Patricia Melgar-Cook, Rosalba Merchant, Margie Moore, Bea Natal, Alicia Evans Peirce, Maria Rocha, Dr. Joanne Salas, Becky Sierra, Dr. Pauline Sullivan, Adria Tabor, Angelita Garza Tobias, Dr. Melba Vasquez Miller, Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, Josie V. Villalpando, Margie Villalpando, Magdalena O. Villanueva.
Thank you for your support and commitment to developing the Centro for our community. If you would like to be an "Amiga del Centro" please call us at (512) 878-0640.
Texas Size Print: Texas Tour
Please join us December 7th, for a special demonstration
Kim Bishop and Luis Valderas, artists from San Antonio, “Art to the Third Power” and the exhibit The Texas Size Print: Texas Tour. Also enjoy the artwork on display by students from San Marcos High School and the ArtSpace.
Amigas Social
December 7th, M - 6:00 PM
Amigas del Centro are cordially invited to this special event. Please RSVP no later than December 3rd by calling 512-878-0640.
Christmas Activities
December 14th, 10:AM-1:PM
Several free workshops will be held for families to learn how to make Christmas decorations and luminarias. Please contact the Centro office to register.
Las Posadas
December 14th, 2:00 PM
Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos
A unique Mexican custom, features a procession that follows the characters of "Mary and Joseph" from door to door as they are refused lodging for the night.
Visitors may participate in the procession and children are encouraged to dress as shepherds or angels. Special visit by St. Nick sponsored by Sociedad Cuauhtemoc.
Funded by the San Marcos Arts Commission.
