Santurce holds much of San Juan's independent art scene. Around Calle Cerra, among murals and studios, several spaces open to the public and can be visited on foot in a single outing.
These five galleries form the basis of a cultural route through the area. Each has its own focus, ranging from contemporary art and research to design and community management.
Recinto Cerra is a contemporary art space and self-managed studio for the development of independent projects, both local and international. Founded and directed by artist Jaime Rodríguez Crespo, it is located at 619 Calle Cerra and has presented solo and group exhibitions by local artists.
El Instituto de Subcultura operates as an artist residency, curatorial space and educational program at 734 Calle Cerra, in what was formerly C787Studios. It is run by Alexis Bousquet, organizer of Santurce es Ley. It is currently presenting the exhibition 1986. Past and recent works by Puerto Rican artist Luis Elier Rivera.
El Kilómetro, also known as Km 0.2, is a nonprofit exhibition space and studio on Calle Cerra. Since December 2015 it has functioned as a platform for thought and research into contemporary artistic practices from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America. It was founded by artists Karlo Andrei Ibarra and Roberto 'Yiyo' Tirado Rivera.
Pública Espacio Cultural is a collaborative cultural space in the Alto del Cabro community in Santurce. It brings together a bookstore, tattoo studio, restaurant and other handmade goods, along with a gallery where local artists exhibit. Its programming combines exhibitions, markets and community activities.
Constructo is a design studio and fabrication workshop specializing in furniture, based in Santurce. It was founded by designer Javier Olmeda, who works with wood and digital fabrication. Olmeda organizes Martes de Galería, the initiative that opens galleries and studios in the area on the first Tuesday of each month.
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