Located in the SAVS Facility
THE GRELLER GALLERY
“Our mission is to engage the public with art that highlights the beauty of our planet and its inhabitants. We are committed to supporting local and national artists whose work strengthens non-profits dedicated to various animal and environmental causes.” -Dr. Andrew and Faryl Greller
Since July 2014, the Greller Gallery at STVO has been gathering people, corporations, non-profit organizations, art collectors, and animal lovers of San Antonio (and beyond) to help educate minds and inspire spirits around important causes and issues related to animals and the environment. We do this by hosting up to four exhibitions a year celebrating local artistic talent with each show serving as a fundraiser to help raise funds in support of various non-profits in San Antonio. To meet these ambitious goals, the Gallery carefully curates exhibitions that provide visitors the opportunity to enjoy many different types of important art including acrylic/oil paintings, multi-media/graphic design, drawings, film, photography, murals, watercolors, furniture, sculpture, and limited edition works. Please see below for more information on our next exhibition along with contact information if interested in getting involved with future projects. Thanks so much!
“Our mission is to engage the public with art that highlights the beauty of our planet and its inhabitants. We are committed to supporting local and national artists whose work strengthens non-profits dedicated to various animal and environmental causes.”
-Dr. Andrew and Faryl Greller
Since July 2014, the Greller Gallery at STVO has been gathering people, corporations, non-profit organizations, art collectors, and animal lovers of San Antonio to help educate minds and inspire spirits around important causes and issues related to animals and the environment. We do this by hosting up to four exhibitions a year celebrating one local artist at a time with each show serving as a fundraiser to help support a local non-profit. To meet these ambitious goals, the Gallery carefully curates exhibitions that provide visitors the opportunity to enjoy many different types of important art including acrylic/oil paintings, multi-media/graphic design, drawings, film, photography, murals, watercolors, furniture, sculpture, and limited edition works.
Due to COVID-19, the Greller Gallery at STVO calendar of events has been placed on hold until further notice. The Gallery will continue to comply with local government requirements on when it will be safe to reunite for future events.
Until then, please enjoy the overview below of exhibitions we have hosted over the last few years as well as more information on how the Greller Gallery at STVO got started!
2019-2021 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
October 26, 2021 to December 17, 2021
Featured Artist/s: Patti Schermerhorn and her students: Audrey Stedman, Charlotte Murray, Jessica Cromer, Kat Weidman and Megan Stedman
Over the years, local and celebrated artist, Patti Schermerhorn, has been teaching her artful ways to a handful of young budding artists including Jessica, Kat, Megan, Audrey and Charolette. Her lessons have focused on art application/learning techniques and best practices. Together, Patti and her girls partnered with the Greller Gallery at STVO to create a unique series titled “Lions, Tigers & Flamingos…Oh My!” to help raise funds for the SA Zoo/Conservation. The exhibition was a huge success with a well-attended kickoff event that included over 150 people in attendance and a panel discussion with all six artists discussing their love for art and animals. The exhibition was a SOLD OUT show and a wonderful way to wrap up 2021. To learn more about Patti and her artwork/community involvement, please visit patti-schermerhorn.pixels.com
Featured Non-Profit: San Antonio Zoo, Dept of Conservation and Research
San Antonio Zoo’s Department of Conservation and Research seeks to fulfill the San Antonio Zoo’s Mission Statement through a variety of approaches, including fieldwork and captive husbandry of rare and threatened species. Much of our work is collaborative, involving partners from state and federal agencies, academia, and the private sector. The scope of our efforts includes projects on three continents, transnational research, as well as projects throughout the United States – with particular emphasis on Texas. Current projects focus on fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and crustaceans as well as imperiled ecosystems and cultures. The results of this work include recommendations for conservation and management of threatened species and ecosystems, boots-on-the ground conservation, and contributions to our understanding of the ecology, life history, and evolutionary history of a diversity of organisms in the form of technical reports, popular articles, books, and peer reviewed papers.
To learn more about the SA Zoo Dept of Conservation & Research, please visit sazoo.org/conservation
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
October 5, 2020 to December 18, 2020
Featured Artist: Patti Schermerhorn
Patti creates in a colorful, evolving collection of series ranging from her most popular San Antonio Series including Toes In The Sand, It’s a Texas Thang, Cityscapes and her Pet Portraits called Peace Love And Paws and many more. She grew up in the Panama Canal zone and moved to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University. Both cultural environments played a huge roll in developing her love of capturing vibrant color on canvas. Her unique and colorful mosaic signature style can be found in private and corporate collections through the US and abroad. She also creates art for HEB’s Texas Artist Series for reusable bags as well as other cities throughout the US. Additionally, Patti creates book covers for author, Stephanie Sicarzi’s Caribbean Mystery Series. Her art can be found on www.dianochedesigns.com, where they have utilized Patti’s paintings to create home decor items. Patti’s biggest passion is giving back to the San Antonio community. She donates approximately $30,000 a year in art work to charitable fundraisers. She has also created posters for her alma mater, St Mary’s University, Oyster Bake Event, twice for the United Way’s Annual Campaign and for Jazz Fest San Antonio.
To learn more about Patti, please visit patti-schermerhorn.pixels.com
Featured Non-Profit: SNIPSA
SNIPSA is an organization formed by a group of veterinarians and caring individuals dedicated to helping homeless and unwanted animals in San Antonio and the surrounding area. SNIPSA does not have a standing shelter and depends on a core group of volunteers to foster and rehabilitate animals in their homes. This provides us with the opportunity to learn first hand about the animal’s needs and behavior in order to facilitate an appropriate adoption. SNIPSA was incorporated in 2006 and has rehomed more than 17,000 animals.
The SNIPSA mission is fourfold: to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and ReHome adoptable animals from high kill shelters and the community, and to encourage responsibility within the pet owning population. By providing rescue, adoption, and offering low cost spay/neuter options, we are able to connect with our community and enrich the lives of our pet population.
To learn more about SNIPSA, please visit snipsa.org
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
January 10, 2020 – June 5, 2020
Featured Artist: John Bramblitt
After losing his eyesight in 2001, John decided to pick up a paint brush. He never expected anyone to see any of his paintings; he just knew he needed to reconnect with the visual world he had lost. Since then his work has been featured in the New York Times, Discovery Channel, most major news outlets and much more. He has worked with celebrities such as Tony Hawk, Jeff Bridges, Lyle Lovett, and many more. He has received three presidential service awards for his innovative multi-sensory art workshops. Recently, John painted a Boeing 737 for Delta to promote the Rock-in-Rio concert, the largest concert in the world. Not only is he ranked as the #1 blind painter in the world, he is now the only blind muralist having completed projects in New York, Dallas and Fort Worth. He recently was named a cultural ambassador for the US. John has shared his story with audiences for the past ten years, energizing organizations and motivating people to exceed their limits. His unique journey from the dark has enabled him to connect with a visual world and act as a beacon for others experiencing struggles. John’s motivational talks and art celebrate diversity and promote overcoming obstacles.
While art was always a major part of John’s life it was not until he lost his sight that he says, “art reshaped my life.” John’s paintings are intensely personal, and are mostly taken from real people and events in his life. John’s workshops are unique in the art world in that they not only span the gap between beginning and professional artists, but also include adaptive techniques for people with disabilities. According to John, “Everyone has an artist somewhere in them; sometimes they just need a little help letting it out.”
To learn more about John, please visit bramblitt.com
**During John’s exhibition at the Greller Gallery at STVO, he led two inspiring community lectures including one for 300 students at a local school and the other for a private small business construction company.
Featured Non-Profit: Guide Dogs of Texas
They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but at Guide Dogs of Texas our highly trained, service dogs are more than just that – they’re the “eyes” for countless, visually impaired Texans, as well as their loving and constant companions, providing them with the freedom, mobility and independence to go about their daily lives. From the moment they are born, our puppies are groomed to be future guide dogs that will be paired with their new owners, who without a guide dog might not enjoy the freedom and independence they desire.
The SNIPSA mission is fourfold: to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and ReHome adoptable animals from high kill shelters and the community, and to encourage responsibility within the pet owning population. By providing rescue, adoption, and offering low cost spay/neuter options, we are able to connect with our community and enrich the lives of our pet population.
To learn more about Guide Dogs of Texas, please visit guidedogsoftexas.org
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
September 23, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Featured Artist: Danté Fenolio
Danté Fenolio grew up in the fog-shrouded redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Pacific Giant Salamanders and Red Legged Frogs were a regular part of his daily childhood experience. He has maintained and bred in captivity a variety of amphibian species, including endangered species like the Darwin’s Frog (Rhinoderma darwinii), and the Malagasy Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii), as well as species that previously had been infrequently bred, like the live bearing West African caecilian (Geotrypetes seraphini) and Leaf Frogs such as the Yellow-eyed Leaf Frog (Agalychnis annae) and the Amazonian Leaf Frog (Cruziohyla craspedopus). With a combined undergraduate degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, Danté earned a Masters degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma, where he examined the population ecology of Ozark Blind Cave Salamanders, (Eurycea spelaea). Danté then earned a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Miami, Florida, involving amphibian conservation and taxonomy. After graduate school, Danté worked for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, helping to coordinate both local and international amphibian conservation efforts and to develop captive breeding methods for endangered species. Perhaps the most significant project while with the Garden was the development of the Chilean Amphibian Conservation Center, in Santiago, Chile. The collaboration with the National Zoo of Chile works to develop captive assurance colonies of endangered Chilean amphibians and to monitor wild populations for emergent infectious disease.
Danté now heads the Department of Conservation and Research for the San Antonio Zoo. Danté’s research interests involve the ecology of animals living in challenging environments, like subterranean ecosystems or forest canopies. He also works with Brazilian colleagues in Central Brazil, performing bioinventories of areas involved with hydroelectric power plant projects.
To learn more about Danté, please visit anotheca.com
Featured Non-Profit: San Antonio Zoo, Dept of Conservation and Research
San Antonio Zoo’s Department of Conservation and Research seeks to fulfill the San Antonio Zoo’s Mission Statement through a variety of approaches, including fieldwork and captive husbandry of rare and threatened species. Much of our work is collaborative, involving partners from state and federal agencies, academia, and the private sector. The scope of our efforts includes projects on three continents, transnational research, as well as projects throughout the United States – with particular emphasis on Texas. Current projects focus on fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and crustaceans as well as imperiled ecosystems and cultures. The results of this work include recommendations for conservation and management of threatened species and ecosystems, boots-on-the-ground conservation, and contributions to our understanding of the ecology, life history, and evolutionary history of a diversity of organisms in the form of technical reports, popular articles, books, and peer-reviewed papers.
To learn more about the SA Zoo Dept of Conservation & Research, please visit sazoo.org/conservation
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
Odie Wallace, local musician – reverbnation.com/odiewallace
Impact Design/Sound – facebook.com/ImpactSLHTD
April 8, 2019 to July 28, 2019
Featured Artist: Todd Wascher
Todd is an Associate Partner and licensed architect at Lake|Flato Architects. He was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Clark High School. After high school Todd attended Texas Tech University where he encountered his first formal introduction to art – studying color theory, art history, and architecture. Todd graduated from Texas Tech in 2001 with a Masters in Architecture and an award for Outstanding Thesis. Todd returned to San Antonio after college and worked at RVK Architects from 2001 to 2004, then joined Lake|Flato Architects in 2005. During his tenure as Project Architect at Lake|Flato, Todd has worked on many notable, award-winning community projects in San Antonio, and is most recognized for the master plan and design of multiple Pearl Brewery Development buildings, including: Il Sogno Restaurant, Full Goods Warehouse, The Pearl Lab Building, and The Can Plant. Additionally, Todd has served as Project Architect for the New Witte Museum and 1221 Broadway Mixed Use Village in San Antonio; Hotel San Cristobal in Baha Sur; and Magdalena Hotel in Austin.
Todd’s first introduction to the San Antonio art scene was in a group opening at Flight Gallery in December of 2016 then a full Solo art opening at Freight Gallery in November of 2017. During his free time, Todd spends evenings and weekends creating works of art on plywood. When not working on his art, he spends time with his family, his 8-year-old son Pax, his wife, Emily, and his 8- year old twin steps-sons, John and Walter.
To learn more about Todd, please visit instagram.com/toddwascherart
Featured Non-Profit: The San Antonio Botanical Garden
The San Antonio Botanical Garden’s mission is to inspire people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives. Engaging cultural activities, practical community classes, inspiring children’s camps, dynamic school programs, critical endangered plant research efforts, and diverse and spectacular plant collections educate visitors to the many roles that plants play in our lives.
Recognized nationally for commitment to outstanding displays, botanical diversity, education, environmental stewardship, and experiences that connect people to the natural world, the Garden is a top San Antonio attraction that serves as a museum of plants, a tranquil escape, a living classroom, a research and conservation facility, and entertainment venue where art, architecture, music, and theater experiences come to life for more than 150,000 annual visitors, including 50,000 children. Hundreds of volunteers provide a beautiful and engaging environment for children and adults to experience the world of plants and nature, learning practical ways to care for our environment.
Chartered in 1980, the Garden has added over $40 million in major capital improvements and expansion of the Garden is continuing through 2020.
To learn more about the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, please visit sabot.org
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
December 2, 2018 to March 30, 2019
Featured Artist: Patti Schermerhorn
Patti creates in a colorful, evolving collection of series ranging from her most popular San Antonio Series including Toes In The Sand, It’s a Texas Thang, Cityscapes and her Pet Portraits called Peace Love And Paws and many more. She grew up in the Panama Canal zone and moved to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University. Both cultural environments played a huge roll in developing her love of capturing vibrant color on canvas. Her unique and colorful mosaic signature style can be found in private and corporate collections through the US and abroad. She also creates art for HEB’s Texas Artist Series for reusable bags as well as other cities throughout the US. Additionally, Patti creates book covers for author, Stephanie Sicarzi’s Caribbean Mystery Series. Her art can be found on www.dianochedesigns.com, where they have utilized Patti’s paintings to create home decor items. Patti’s biggest passion is giving back to the San Antonio community. She donates approximately $30,000 a year in art work to charitable fundraisers. She has also created posters for her alma mater, St Mary’s University, Oyster Bake Event, twice for the United Way’s Annual Campaign and for Jazz Fest San Antonio.
To learn more about Patti, please visit patti-schermerhorn.pixels.com
Featured Non-Profit: Wayward Whiskers Cat Rescue
Wayward Whiskers Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in San Antonio, TX founded in January 2013. We take in stray special needs cats and kittens that may otherwise be abandoned or euthanized. We accept cats from the public when space is available, as well as pull from local shelters. We provide top-notch veterinary care including any surgeries or treatments the cats may need, and then find forever homes for them. We also are one of the few shelters in San Antonio that accepts FIV positive cats. Wayward Whiskers operates solely on support from individual and corporate donors. We do not receive any city or government funding.
To learn more about the Wayward Whiskers Cat Rescue, please visit wayward-whiskers-cat-rescue.org
Thank You to our Exhibit Sponsors & Partners:
MORE ABOUT THE GRELLER GALLERY AT STVO
The mission of the Greller Gallery at STVO is to engage the public with art that highlights the beauty of our planet and its inhabitants. We are committed to supporting local and national artists whose work strengthens non-profits dedicated to various animal and environmental causes.
To meet these ambitious goals, the Gallery hold exhibitions throughout the year providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy original artwork in various forms such as photography, painting (abstract, landscape, realism and minimalism), sculpture, mixed media, drawing, printmaking, short film and paper collage.
MEANINGFUL EXCHANGES:
Since June 2014, the Greller Gallery at STVO has raised thousands of dollars for non-profits. Beneficiaries of this support include the San Antonio Zoo’s Center for Conservation & Research, Bat Conservation International, Nature Conservancy Group, Orangutan Foundation International, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, San Antonio River Foundation, Wayward Whiskers Cat Rescue, SNIPSA, Guide Dogs of Texas, San Antonio Humane Society, Therapy Animals of San Antonio, Train a Dog; Save a Warrior, Stray Cat Adoption of Texas, Animal Defense League and more.
Over the years, the Greller Gallery at STVO has had the privilege to work closely with talented artists that support its mission such as Danté Fenolio, MoMo and Pompa Brown, Grant Manier, Heather Gauthier, Yvette Shadrock, Carla Veliz, SAY Si Art Students, Paige Holland, Antonia Richardson, John Bramblitt, Allison Gregory, Louis Vega Trevino, Patti Schermerhorn and others.
The Greller Gallery at STVO has partnered with the San Antonio McNay Art Museum twice in support of its Power of Ten fundraiser event. During the 2017 McNay gathering, the Gallery collaborated with the San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and First Lady, Erika, in support of the Gallery’s overall mission.
“We are proud to partner with the Greller Gallery at STVO and their long-standing commitment to animals and the environment. This point of view is paramount in our society’s identity. How we engage with the natural world will define our time. And, there is no stronger or more common interaction we currently have as a model than that of human beings and their pets.” – Mayor Ron and Erika Nirenberg
WHY AN ART GALLERY INSIDE A VETERINARY HOSPITAL?
The Greller Gallery at STVO is located at 503 E. Sonterra Blvd on the second floor inside a large veterinary referral facility. This 19,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital provides specialized care in veterinary ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, critical care, physical rehabilitation, radiology (on-site ultrasound, CT and MRI) and neurology.
Dr. Andrew Greller’s practice, South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology (STVO), is located within the hospital and is connected to the Greller Gallery at STVO. Dr. Greller and his wife, Faryl, believe art within a health care setting, combined with outstanding medical care, creates an ambiance that encourages healing and comfort, elevates the spirit and affirms hope.
VIEWING HOURS:
The Greller Gallery at STVO is open to the public with viewing hours Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
FOR ART INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
To make an art purchase or inquire about finding art for your home, contact Faryl Greller, Curator/Director, via email at farylgreller@gmail.com or phone at 210.262.2727
GET INVOLVED WITH THE GRELLER GALLERY at STVO!
The Greller Gallery at STVO is always looking for new artists, corporate sponsors and non-profit organizations to help strengthen its mission. If interested in joining forces on future exhibitions and projects, contact Faryl Greller, Curator/Director, at farylgreller@gmail.com or 210.262.2727.
MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the Greller Gallery at STVO web site at www.STVOpets.com for up-to-date information on exhibitions, events and more!
