A commitment to innovation and sustainability
Habitable Spaces is a community arts and agricultural project which has been challenging the boundaries of contemporary arts in both the urban and rural context since 2011.
A passion for growth
We offer a wide variety of workshops and classes on sustainable farming, experimental building techniques, traditional craft, and fine art. Be sure to check our calendar in upcoming events to see what’s happening.
The Nexus Gallery
Our gallery space, located on the Habitable Spaces Campus.
Sustainability
We offer sustainability classes throughout the year including cheesemaking, farming, animal care, and permaculture.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
There is plenty to do around Habitable Spaces. We are always open to a helping hand. Stop by our contact page to apply.
Artist Residency
We had our first resident artist, Laura Napier, when we were still living in tents in 2011. Our program has since grown exponentially, and we are now hosting a group of artist for a two year NEA sponsored project from 2026-2027.
Natural Building
We offer natural building classes and workshops from cob to adobe to ferrocement.
Support the Cause
We are a 501c3 institution and rely on the generous support of the community for all of the outreach that we do.
If you would like to support education in the arts and farming and appreciate the work that we do, then you realize that nonprofits like ours are important for a robust and diverse community. The simplest thing you can do is donate money, time, or materials. Contact us for more information.
Meet our Founders
Alison Ward Heinemeier
Founding Director of Habitable Spaces
Shane Heinemeier
Founding Director of Habitable Spaces
Keep In Touch With Us
Habitable Spaces Newsletter
- Updates on our full moon dinners & other events.
- Exclusive insight on our visiting artists.
- We never crowd your inbox
Follow Us on Our Socials
- Keep up with the fun around the farm
- Check for sneak peeks from classes and workshops
News From The Farm:
Our Friends And Partners
Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin
Educating the community on Mexican American art and culture since 1982.
Kingsbury Museum Crating
A Museum-Grade fine art crating company run by Shane and Alison out of the workshop at Habitable Spaces.
Texas Cob Co
The experts in natural building. Simon and Arielle offer a variety of construction services, as well as natural building courses.
Artable Curiosities
Founded by Jenny Beasley, rescuing and reimagining materials to ignite creativity in the community. Reducing waste one craft at a time.
UT San Antonio School of Arts
A pillar in the cultural and artistic life in San Antonio through their support in public arts programs and community collaborations.
The City of Kingsbury
Settled and named in 1876 and incorporated as a city in 2015. Where Habitable Spaces calls home. Truly a city with a rich and unique history.
Co-Lab Projects
An artist-run contemporary gallery based out of Austin, TX. Dedicated to providing resources for community collaboration and engagement
Presa House Gallery
A D.I.Y. artist-run gallery situated in San Antonio, providing space for artists to experiment. Promoting diversity, aiming to represent the social fabric of Texas
Mothership Studios
Women owned and operated art space located in San Marcos, TX. Providing studio and gallery space, emboldening the local arts community.
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