The River Pierce Foundation

06/20/2026

Come explore the Texas Night Sky with the River Pierce Foundation!

San Ygnacio Astronomy & Space Exploration will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10pm-12am at the Treviño-Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St). It will be a one-night opportunity for every one of ALL AGES to experience a crash course in astronomy (event is contingent on clear skies).

We’re expecting a warm Texas night! Light, breathable fabrics and comfortable shoes are encouraged so you can enjoy your space exploration to the fullest.

RSVP is NOT REQUIRED! Just come ready to enjoy the STARS ✨💫

Participants will learn:
* Basic sky constellations and telescope observing
* How space telescopes help us study galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and deep space

Activities include:
* Stargazing and guided night sky tour
* Telescope viewing (pre-positioned telescopes)

Event is Sponsored by Alyssa Gonzalez De La Garza and Eric Avery and made possible through other contributors like you!

06/20/2026

Come explore the Texas Night Sky with the River Pierce Foundation!

San Ygnacio Astronomy & Space Exploration will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10pm-12am at the Treviño-Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St). It will be a one-night opportunity for every one of ALL AGES to experience a crash course in astronomy (event is contingent on clear skies).

We’re expecting a warm Texas night! Light, breathable fabrics and comfortable shoes are encouraged so you can enjoy your space exploration to the fullest.

RSVP is NOT REQUIRED! Just come ready to enjoy the STARS ✨💫

Participants will learn:
* Basic sky constellations and telescope observing

* How space telescopes help us study galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and deep space

Activities include:
* Stargazing and guided night sky tour

* Telescope viewing (pre-positioned telescopes)

Event is Sponsored by Alyssa Gonzalez De La Garza and Eric Avery and made possible through other contributors like you!

Crossing borders of awareness by bringing awareness to the border

06/20/2026

Come explore the Texas Night Sky with us!

San Ygnacio Astronomy & Space Exploration will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10pm-12am at the Treviño-Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St). It will be a one-night opportunity for every one of ALL AGES to experience a crash course in astronomy (event is contingent on clear skies).

We’re expecting a warm Texas night! Light, breathable fabrics and comfortable shoes are encouraged so you can enjoy your space exploration to the fullest.

RSVP is NOT REQUIRED! Just come ready to enjoy the STARS ✨💫

Participants will learn:
* Basic sky constellations and telescope observing�
* How space telescopes help us study galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and deep space�
Activities include:
* Stargazing and guided night sky tour�
* Telescope viewing (pre-positioned telescopes)

06/07/2026

The San Ygnacio Astronomy & Space Exploration Camp is a three-night program that will take place at the Treviño-Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St) on June 25, 26, 27, from 6pm-11pm for ages 10-16 (participants must attend all 3 days. Parents are welcome to attend). Space is limited. Registration is required to attend. Register at riverpierce.org.

San Ygnacio Astronomy & Space Exploration Camp will introduce students to astronomy, space exploration, and deep space science through hands-on activities and guided stargazing.

What participants will learn:
*How the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars have guided people throughout history
*Basic sky navigation, constellations, and telescope observing
*How rockets work and how space missions are planned
*How space telescopes help us study galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and deep space

Activities include:
*Stargazing and guided night sky tours
*Telescope viewing
*Human Solar System model activity
*Moon phases demonstration
*Water bottle rocket mission launch
*James Webb Space Telescope mirror model
*Deep-space image and electromagnetic spectrum activity

Register today at riverpierce.org

05/04/2026

Thank you to guest artists , , for joining the River Pierce Foundation this past Saturday, May 2 at the historic Treviño-Uribe Fort for a special event featuring artist William Boone. The day featured a screening of Boone’s 2019 film Sweet Perfume, followed by an artist talk and audience discussion, alongside a collaborative exhibition by & and a live musical performance by Easy Sevens, Boone’s collaborative musical project that featured visual artist and accordionist Cande Aguilar.

Thank you to everyone who travelled to San Ygnacio to share space with us & participate in our programming.

05/02/2026

The River Pierce Foundation will host a special multidisciplinary event featuring artist Will Boone on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Treviño–Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St) San Ygnacio. The program will include a screening of Boone’s 2019 film Sweet Perfume, followed by an artist talk and audience discussion, alongside an exhibition of his artwork and a live musical performance by Easy Sevens, Boone’s collaborative musical project which will feature visual artist and accordionist Cande Aguilar. The event will take place from 12pm-5pm with lunch provided. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend at riverpierce.org.

Will Boone is a Houston-based artist whose multi-media works explore psychological and cultural landscapes through painting, sculpture, film and installation. He has presented solo exhibitions at institutions including the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, TX; and Rubell Family Collection, Miami, FL. His work has also been exhibited at galleries including Karma in New York, David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles, and Gagosian in Rome. Boone was recently announced as a 2026 Chinati Foundation Artist-in-Residence.

The evening of film and art will conclude with a live performance by Easy Sevens, Boone’s collaborative musical project, and will feature a guest appearance by Cande Aguilar, a Brownsville-based visual artist and musician known for his barrioPOP aesthetic and deep roots in conjunto music traditions. Aguilar’s accordion performance will bring an additional layer of regional sound and cultural resonance to the program, reinforcing the River Pierce Foundation's emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and borderland expression.

This event continues the River Pierce Foundation’s commitment to interdisciplinary humanities programming that foregrounds borderland voices, regional histories, and creative practices. For more information, please follow and RSVP at riverpierce.org.

Schedule
12 PM -2 PM: LUNCH
2 PM- 3PM: SWEET PERFUME FILM SCREENING
3 PM- 4PM: ARTIST TALK
5PM - 6 PM: EASY SEVENS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

04/29/2026

The River Pierce Foundation will host a special multidisciplinary event featuring artist Will Boone on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Treviño–Uribe Fort (604 Treviño St) San Ygnacio. The program will include a screening of Boone’s 2019 film Sweet Perfume, followed by an artist talk and audience discussion, alongside an exhibition of his artwork and a live musical performance by Easy Sevens, Boone’s collaborative musical project which will feature visual artist and accordionist Cande Aguilar. The event will take place from 12pm-5pm with lunch provided. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to attend at riverpierce.org.

Will Boone is a Houston-based artist whose multi-media works explore psychological and cultural landscapes through painting, sculpture, film and installation. He has presented solo exhibitions at institutions including the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, TX; and Rubell Family Collection, Miami, FL. His work has also been exhibited at galleries including Karma in New York, David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles, and Gagosian in Rome. Boone was recently announced as a 2026 Chinati Foundation Artist-in-Residence.

The evening of film and art will conclude with a live performance by Easy Sevens, Boone’s collaborative musical project, and will feature a guest appearance by Cande Aguilar, a Brownsville-based visual artist and musician known for his barrioPOP aesthetic and deep roots in conjunto music traditions. Aguilar’s accordion performance will bring an additional layer of regional sound and cultural resonance to the program, reinforcing the River Pierce Foundation’s emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and borderland expression.

This event continues the River Pierce Foundation’s commitment to interdisciplinary humanities programming that foregrounds borderland voices, regional histories, and creative practices. For more information, please follow and visit riverpierce.org.

Schedule
12 PM -2 PM: LUNCH
2 PM- 3PM: SWEET PERFUME FILM SCREENING
3 PM- 4PM: ARTIST TALK
5PM - 6 PM: EASY SEVENS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE