May 05 Sunday
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The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.
“Full STEAM Ahead” programming is now a part of Locals Day! Families and visitors are invited to learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s monthly education series with hands-on activities and workshops all ages will enjoy.
Discover what it takes to become a space explorer and an Earth defender!
Experience life as an astronaut through hands-on activities, see real NASA artifacts and learn how scientists are defending the planet from catastrophic asteroid impacts in Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids.
Night of Artists draws artists, collectors and art enthusiasts to the Briscoe for two days of unforgettable festivities on the San Antonio River Walk and kicks off one of the premier Western art exhibitions and sales in the world. Beyond the opening celebration, Night of Artists is a public exhibition and sale that spans six weeks at the Briscoe, March 24 – May 5.
From scenic landscapes, stunning wildlife and classic cowboys to inspired Native Americans and dazzling vaqueros, the wide range of artworks reflects the vast beauty of the American West – and features something for every art enthusiast. Participating artists this year include Billy Schenck, Don Oelze, Z.S. Liang, John Coleman, C. Michael Dudash, George Hallmark, Kim Wiggins, Jeremy Lipking, Bonnie Marris, Michael Ome Untiedt, Teresa Elliot, Jan Mapes, Kevin Red Star and Walter Matia.
Notable new artists and artists returning to the exhibition this year include Brandon Bailey, G. Russell Case, David Griffin, Jennifer Johnson, Huihan Liu, James Morgan, Ed Natiya, Scott Tallman Powers and Morgan Weistling.
Join us in the UTSA Main Art Gallery for our Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition. Closing reception on May 8, 6 pm - 8 pm.
This fun and engaging adult scavenger hunt (it’s good for ALL AGES but some of the younger visitors may need assistance!) is meant to introduce you to some of today’s most talented Western artists. Come each month and further explore what’s new at the Briscoe!
San Antonio and Bexar County residents enjoy FREE general admission to the museum on the first Sunday of every month.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers and educators can lasso art, culture and history for free at the Briscoe Western Art Museum May 3 – 6. Educators can simply present their school ID or proof of employment to receive free admission – and a 10% in the Briscoe’s Hendler Family Museum Store.
The Briscoe offers free tours to students of all ages as well as an outreach program, educational materials and activity sheets to help educators share the West with their students. The teacher appreciation special includes the closing weekend of the museum’s Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale. From scenic landscapes and stunning sculptures to inspired Native Americans, vaqueros and charreadas, more than 280 works by today’s top Western artists are on display through May 5. One of the premier Western Art exhibitions in the world, Night of Artists features new works of painting, sculpture and mixed media by 86 leading contemporary Western artists. Once the exhibition concludes, the works join private collections, making Night of Artists the only opportunity to view the collection.
Kick off your Cinco de Mayo with a burst of flavor and fun at Twang and Viva Beer's sizzling event! We're teaming up with Alamo Brewery for an unforgettable launch party featuring our latest creation: a canned Michelada Beer that's all shades of delicious. Crafted with Twang's Spicy Michelada Mix, this brew is the perfect companion for your Sunday Funday vibes.
The Fun LineupTaste the Hype: Be among the first to try our canned Michelada Beer – it's "yum" in a can.Live Beats & Eats: Enjoy music and treat your taste buds with bites from Alamo Brewery's Menu.Market Magic: Explore booths full of vibrant goods from local vendors.