The Briscoe Western Art Museum Celebrates Grand Opening, 10/26

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is celebrating its Grand Opening with a weekend celebration that includes live performances, artist demonstrations, lectures, and activities for kids throughout the Briscoe Campus. Visit the three-story Museum and view objects such artwork, photography and sculptures by renowned Western artists; a stagecoach; chuck wagon; and walls of saddle and spurs among many other fascinating Western objects. Best of all admission to the public is FREE!

Saturday, October 26

Ribbon Cutting in McNutt Courtyard & Sculpture Garden 10:00am

South Presa Street/Driveway

San Antonio Charro Association and Mariachi Fiesta de San Antonio 9:30am-12:30pm
Ed Parsons, Chuck Wagon 9:30am-4:00pm
Branding Activity (Driveway) 11:00am-4:00pm
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Trick Roper 2:00-2:30pm

McNutt Courtyard & Sculpture Garden

Ballet Folklorico Festival 11:00-11:45am
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 12:00-12:30pm
Nevaquaya Arts Native Dance & Music Show 1:00-1:45pm
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 2:15-2:45pm
Cactus Country Stagecoach 3:00-3:45pm

Patio ALL DAY

Nanabah Aragon, Navajo Rug Weaver 11:00am-4:00pm
Allen Aragon, Navajo Jeweler
Noe Perez, Plein Air Painter
Chris Hunt, Bronze Sculptor
Nidia Yetzeli Salinas Hernandez Oaxacan Huipil-Maker
Luis Sosa Calvo, Oaxacan Folk Artist

Jack Guenther Pavilion 2nd Floor

Lotería 11:00-11:30am
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 12:00-12:30pm
Lotería 1:45-2:15pm
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 2:15-2:45pm
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 3:30-4:00pm

Jack Guenther Pavilion 3rd Floor

David Lake & Matt Wallace, Lake|Flato Architects 11:45am-12:30pm
Jane Martin, History of Architecture 1:45pm-2:15pm
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 3:30-4:00pm

Gloria Gaines Clingman Education Gallery

Family Activity 11:00am-4:00pm

Library Portal

10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, October 27

Driveway

San Antonio Charro Association and Mariachi Fiesta de San Antonio 11:00am-12:30pm
Ed Parsons, Chuck Wagon 11:00am-4:00pm
Branding Activity 11:00am-4:00pm
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Trick Roper 12:30-1:15pm

McNutt Courtyard & Sculpture Garden

Ballet Folklorico Festival 11:00-11:45am
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 12:00-12:30pm
Nevaquaya Arts Native Dance & Music Show 1:00-1:45pm
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 2:15-2:45pm
Cactus Country Stagecoach 3:00-3:45pm

Patio ALL DAY

Nanabah Aragon, Navajo Rug Weaver 11:00am-4:00pm
Allen Aragon, Navajo Jeweler
Noe Perez, Plein Air Painter
Chris Hunt, Bronze Sculptor
Nidia Yetzeli Salinas Hernandez, Oaxacan Huipil-Maker
Luis Sosa Calvo, Oaxacan Folk Artist

Jack Guenther Pavilion 2nd Floor

Lotería 11:00-11:30am
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 12:00-12:30pm
Lotería 1:45-2:15pm
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 2:15-2:45pm
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Storyteller 3:30-4:00pm

Jack Guenther Pavilion 3rd Floor

David Lake & Matt Wallace, Lake|Flato Architects 11:45am-12:30pm
Jane Martin, History of Architecture 1:45pm-2:15pm
R.J. Vandygriff, Storyteller 3:30-4:00pm

Gloria Gaines Clingman Education Gallery

Family Activity 11:00am-4:00pm

Library Portal

Open during regular Museum hours 10:00am-5:00pm

Located on the beautiful San Antonio River Walk at the corner of Market and Presa Streets, the Briscoe Museum is located within walking distance of several paid parking lots and Via bus stops.

For more information contact: 210-299-4499