The next grant application will open in March 2026.

Contemporary Art Month (CAM) micro-grants were created to support contemporary artists living and working in San Antonio.

These grants are application and merit-based. The CAMGrant is generously supported and founded by four female patrons of CAM. “This grant continues to be spearheaded by an incredible group of women and I am really proud of that.” says CAM Executive Director Nina Hassele, “This is a major milestone for our organization and the community of artists whom we serve.” The $1,000 micro-grants will be awarded to two artists who are at a critical juncture of their artist practice and career, perhaps at a time when they might feel overwhelmed by external or financial pressures.

Meet our 2025 CAMGrant Recipients!

Michael Guerra Foerster is an artist living and working in San Antonio, Texas. Michael received a BFA with a concentration in ceramics from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2018, has studied at Haystack, Penland and Arrowmont Schools of Craft, participated in residencies at Brick Gallery and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and exhibited nationally, including creating temporary and permanent public art pieces in San Antonio. Michael is also currently a visual arts instructor at SAY Sí (San Antonio Youth Yes) where he teaches middle and high school-age artists, who in turn regularly inspire his work. The curriculum he co-creates focuses on creating elevated and original artwork, while also promoting social justice and community centered action.

Ashley Mireles is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and arts administrator whose work explores themes of observation, identity, and cultural memory through drawing and printmaking. Her practice often layers historical and contemporary imagery to examine the ways in which people interact with art and public space. Her work can be found in the collections of Artpace San Antonio, Hardberger Park Tobin Land Bridge, Mexic-Arte Museum, National Museum of Mexican Art, Texas Christian University Print Collection, University of Texas Libraries Special Collections, Walt Disney Company, Zuckerman Museum of Art, and the San Antonio River Walk. 

Past CAMGrant Recipients