News Release
NPS Graphic with photos provided by Rex Hausmann
News Release Date: August 29, 2025
Contact:
Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen
Contemporary artist Rex Hausmann is a San Antonian who began his art education at UTSA graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design on scholarship with a BFA in painting (2006) and an MFA in painting (2016). His artist philosophy remains simple “Grow Where You Are Planted” displayed behind Phebe, the bougainvillea, on the front his family buildings at The Hausmann Millworks: A Creative Community in downtown San Antonio. Rex has shown and lectured nationally and internationally, appearing in many speaking functions including TEDx San Antonio at Trinity University, McNay Museum of Art, The San Antonio Museum of Art, and The University of Texas at San Antonio as well as The Spencer Museum of Art. He has shown work at The Smithsonian in Washington DC, The Institute of Texan Cultures, Neiman Marcus, The Lawrence Art Center and The Cloister at Sea Island. He has spoken on National Public Radio many times across the United States. His home base remains in San Antonio at The Hausmann Millworks, where he gardens, teaches, and paints daily.
As part of his ten-week residency, the National Park Service and Hausmann will host open studio hours for visitors by and experience his inspiring art-making process. Open studio hours take place every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, beginning September 21, 2025, at Mission San Juan’s “Tufa House.” Additionally, the park and artist will host two free public workshops. Follow San Antonio Missions National Historical on social media @missionsnps or visit our website for updates on these offerings and the residency’s progress.
Last updated: August 29, 2025