IMPRESSIONS is published twice a year for friends of the McNay Art Museum.
Director and CEO
Matthew McLendon, PhD
Head of Communications and Marketing
Yolanda Urrabazo
Manager of Communications and Marketing
Aissa Hernandez
Graphic Designer Olga Maya
Multimedia
Christopher Stolze
Jacklyn Velez
Contributing Photographers
Francisco Cortes
Josh Huskin
Copy Editors Blue Water Communications Printer
The Watermark Group Online mcnayart.org/impressions
Board of Trustees
J. David Oppenheimer, President
Amy E. Stieren, Vice President
Darryl Byrd, Secretary
Brooks Englehardt, Treasurer
Jaime R. Aquino, PhD
J. Bruce Bugg Jr.†
Caroline Korbell Carrington
Graciela Cigarroa
Walton Vandiver Gregory
CeCe Frost Griffin
Cliff Hurd
Rick Liberto
Forrest E. Miller
Corinna Holt Richter
Kirstin Silberschlag
Kathy Sosa
Alice B. Viroslav, MD
Emeritus Trustees
Curt Anastasio
Laura Bertetti Baucum
Steve Blank
Toby Calvert
Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD
John W. Feik
Don Frost
Marie M. Halff
Sarah E. Harte
Joan Buzzini Hurd
John C. Kerr
Jane Stieren Lacy
Bill McCartney
Connie McCombs McNab
Barbie O’Connor
Allan G. Paterson Jr.
Carolyn Jeffers Paterson
Harriett Romo, PhD
Ethel Thomson Runion
Kirk Saffell
Thomas R. Semmes
Alice C. Simkins
Bruce Smith
Lucille Oppenheimer Travis
Joe Westheimer
AT A GLANCE
Director’s Message
Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature
Exhibitions
Events
Lookback
Supporter Recognition
MISSION
The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
VISION
The McNay will be San Antonio’s place of belonging, where the Museum’s expanding community is reflected in transformational art experiences.
CORE VALUES
PILLARS OF OUR COMMUNITY
The past year has brought significant leadership changes to the Museum, putting into sharp focus the gratitude I have to work alongside dedicated, influential figures who are pillars of the community. Last month, we were saddened by the passing of our dear friend J. Bruce Bugg Jr. A passionate trustee of the McNay, Bruce’s commitment to the Museum’s success stemmed from a genuine belief in our mission and the importance of the arts in our community. I am grateful for his generous spirit, visionary leadership, and kindness that will continue to inspire the work we do.
We are fortunate to have leaders who, for decades, have served this institution with conviction and passion. Following his twentieth anniversary with the Museum, we bid a bittersweet farewell to René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs, who will retire in September 2025. Across two decades, his curatorial vision elevated the McNay to new heights. I am grateful for his impactful work and congratulate him on this wellearned milestone.
While we reflect on leaders who have profoundly shaped the McNay, we look to our future with optimism. This year, we welcome two new colleagues. Elizabeth Mitchell, PhD joins as Curator of Prints & Drawings and Stacy Hicks Herr joins as Head of Development. A dynamic educator and scholar, Elizabeth’s vision will provide another viewpoint to complement already strong curatorial voices at the McNay, which you will discover in her bold exhibition, Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris, on view through December. Leading our Development team, Stacy brings more than two decades of fundraising and strategic leadership experience to the McNay, with a proven track record of building transformational donor relationships and driving significant revenue growth for mission-driven not-for-profits. These two vital positions will be instrumental in advancing the Museum’s mission and securing a vibrant future.
At our core, the McNay remains committed to bringing people together. Our dedicated staff and leadership continue to create exhibitions, programs, and spaces that inspire connection, learning, and understanding. I encourage you to visit and experience firsthand the meaningful work we’re doing to enrich lives through the power of art.
I hope the following pages offer you a sense of connection and ignite your curiosity. You’ll find upcoming exhibitions, Museum news, a new lookback section, and more. From our fall banner exhibition Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature to La Feria: A Celebration of Public Space, from the book release of Counterpoint: 20th-Century Art from the John M. Parker Jr. Collection to new acquisitions, from the debut of our peacock mascot to the return of McNay Summer Art Camp, we will continue to lead with courage, compassion, and the conviction that art matters.
Matthew McLendon, PhD Director and CEO
Photographer Josh Huskin.
HEAD OF CURATORIAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Following two decades of service to the McNay Art Museum and a forty-year museum career, René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs, will retire on September 19, 2025. Recognized for his collaborative approach and innovative presentation techniques, Barilleaux has served in his current role since 2017. He joined the McNay as Curator of Contemporary Art in 2005 and served as Chief Curator from 2006-2016.
During Barilleaux’s tenure at the McNay, he was instrumental in the development of new focus areas for collecting, including photo-based artworks and installation art. He was also responsible for strengthening the Museum’s postwar and contemporary art collection in both range and quantity. Barilleaux oversaw the acquisition of over 200 works of modern and contemporary art, including works by Deborah Butterfield, John Chamberlain, vanessa german, Sam Gilliam, Martine Gutierrez, Robert Indiana, Whitfield Lovell, Donald Moffett, Sandy Skoglund, Kiki Smith, Carrie Mae Weems, among others.
Barilleaux has produced numerous exhibitions through his roles at the McNay, featuring solo presentations by artists including Derrick Adams, Lynda Benglis, Teresita Fernández, Judith Godwin, Jane Hammond, Joseph Marioni, Rashaad Newsome, Chuck Ramirez, Dario Robleto and others. His exhibitions and publications have won awards, including an Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) Award
of Excellence in 2020 for Transamerica/n: Gender, Identity, Appearance Today.
Recent banner exhibitions presented under Barilleaux’s leadership include Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance, Sport and Spectator, de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility, and True Believers: Benny Andrews & Deborah Roberts. He is currently collaborating with artist Sandy Skoglund on Enchanting Nature Opening in September, the exhibition takes a novel approach in presenting Skoglund’s artistic practice and will feature iconic environments created by the artist, including a never-beforeexhibited installation.
As Barilleaux’s final project at the McNay, he is organizing a wide-ranging survey of contemporary art, drawing from collection artworks acquired during his tenure. untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art will open March 27, 2026 and feature over 100 works organized around the basic elements of design, including visitor favorites, fanciful tableau, playful sculptures, and a haunting photographic installation.
Barilleaux earned a B.F.A. from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (University of Southwestern Louisiana) and an M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. He was named a 2015 fellow for the Center for Curatorial Leadership and a 2016 mentor for the AAMC’s mentorship program. He currently serves as chair of the San Antonio Arts Commission.
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Throughout my career, I’ve remained most interested in working and collaborating with living artists. I’m grateful to the McNay Art Museum for trusting my vision and supporting impactful artists that are experimenting, taking risks, and creating art that is meaningful to the time we live in. It’s been an honor to collaborate with so many talented people during my career at the McNay. I want to thank my wonderful colleagues, artistic partners, and the San Antonio community for your support over the past two decades.
Photographer Jacklyn Velez.
NEW CURATOR OF PRINTS & DRAWINGS AND HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT JOIN THE McNAY
Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, PhD Curator of Prints & Drawings
Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, PhD joined the McNay as Curator of Prints and Drawings on March 17, 2025. In her role, Mitchell is charged with researching, growing and maintaining the prints and drawings collection, as well as making the collection available to a broad audience through exhibitions, publications and educational programs.
Prior to joining the McNay, Mitchell served in various roles at the Cantor Arts Centor at Stanford University, including as Interim Museum Co-Director; Burton and Deedee McMurtry Curator of Drawings, Prints and Photographs; Acting Head of Academic and Public Programming; and Director of the Curatorial Fellowship Program. Before her time at Stanford, she served as Assistant Curator in the Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Additionally, she was a lecturer at Stanford (2013-2015), as well as an adjunct lecturer at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (2008-2010) and at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2002-2003), where she taught a course on modern Mexican art.
She holds a PhD in Eighteenth-Century British Prints from University of California, Santa Barbara; an M.A. in Nineteenth-Century British Painting from University of Arizona, Tucson; a B.A. in Spanish and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from University of Wyoming, Laramie.
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I am thrilled to join the curatorial team at the McNay, and I welcome the chance to build on its exceptional collection. I look forward to creating encounters with art that reflect and enrich the experiences of our local and international visitors.
Stacy Hicks Herr Head of Development
Stacy Hicks Herr joined the McNay as Head of Development on June 2, 2025. In her role, she leads the Museum’s comprehensive fundraising and membership initiatives, focusing on both contributed and earned revenue streams, as well as future capital campaigns.
Hicks Herr comes with over twenty years of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she spearheaded mission-driven campaigns aimed at increasing and diversifying revenue portfolios. Most recently, Hicks Herr was Director of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement for Wholesome Wave, an organization focused on ending food and nutrition insecurity across America by increasing affordability and access to fresh produce for everyone. Prior to that, she served various other nonprofit organizations including the American Heart Association as Executive Director of San Antonio and the South Texas Region, Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) as Vice President of Development, and Junior Achievement of South Texas as Special Events Manager. Earlier in her career, she was a member of the Sales and Marketing Division of Pearson Education, as well as a special education teacher in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).
She holds a B.A. in English from University of Texas at San Antonio and a teaching certification in K-12 Special Education.
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I am honored to work with the McNay Art Museum to foster a culture of philanthropy and to make a lasting impact in our expanding community. Serving beside those who believe in our mission is an amazing gift. I look forward to deepening relationships with our supporters as we continue to deliver moments of surprise, inspiration, and beauty for our visitors and the broader arts community.
Photographer Josh Huskin.
Photographer Jacklyn Velez.
IN MEMORIAM
The McNay Art Museum mourns the passing of J. Bruce Bugg Jr., a devoted trustee, generous patron, and friend to the Museum, who passed away on August 6, 2025. He was a trustee from 2001 to 2012, fulfilling his first three terms, and was then reelected in 2020.
A respected leader in business, public service, and the arts, Bruce made an enduring impact on the cultural landscape of San Antonio. As Chairman and Trustee of The Tobin Endowment, he carried forward the vision of Robert L. B. Tobin, helping to amplify The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts at the McNay. His support strengthened the Museum’s mission of engaging a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Bruce’s belief in the power of art to inspire, transform, and unite was evident in all he did. His guidance and generosity have left an indelible mark not only on the McNay but on institutions throughout our city and beyond. We are grateful for his immense contributions, which continue to inspire our community and will have a lasting impact on future generations of artists and art patrons.
“With vision, generosity, and an unwavering belief in the McNay’s mission, Bruce helped shape our Museum’s growth and impact,” said J. David Oppenheimer, President of the McNay’s Board of Trustees. “We honor his extraordinary contributions with profound gratitude.”
RECENT ACQUISITIONS
Since Marion Koogler McNay’s bequest of 700 works of art, the McNay Art Museum has expanded the Collection to well over 23,000 works. From photographs and sculpture to paintings and works on paper, the McNay’s Collection reflects the Museum’s ongoing commitment to collecting diverse and compelling voices in modern and contemporary art. Recent acquisitions include works by Mary Ann Unger, Sajeela Siddiq, Gerardo Rosales, Henry Kurth, Robyn O’Neil, Joe Harjo, Deborah Kass, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, and more.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Salvador Jiménez-Flores, La resistencia de los nopales híbridos
The McNay Store, now located in the Patio Gallery, offers a variety of gifts for visitors to take a piece of the Museum home. From McNay sweaters and McNay peacock mugs to prints by San Antonio-based artists, there is something for everyone. This fall, we are excited to present new publications on our shelves. Counterpoint explores the vision of John M. Parker Jr., a prominent Texas art collector known for his patronage of minimalism, conceptualism, and other avant-garde art. Parker’s 2017 gift and 2023 bequest position the McNay as an important center for the study of minimalist and conceptualist printmaking with more than 500 objects from artists, including Jasper Johns, Agnes Martin, and Donald Judd.
Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature, published by Damiani Books in collaboration with the McNay and Paci Contemporary Gallery—and bearing the same title as the McNay’s exhibition—serves not only as the catalogue but also provides photographic documentation of our fall banner exhibition. Plus, find the fully illustrated exhibition catalogue for O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell, revealing how Folwell has revolutionized Pueblo pottery, and Native art more broadly, by pushing the boundaries of traditional form, content, and design.
Swing by our store or shop online at mcnayart.org/shop.
Photography
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Book cover, featuring John Baldessari, Engravings with Sounds: URG, 2015. Archival inkjet print.
Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature expands on the breadth of Sandy Skoglund’s artistic practice as a sculptor, installation artist, and photographer. Merging a variety of mediums, Skoglund creates tableaux constructed with unconventional materials that she then photographs, incorporating live models within swarms of fabricated objects or sculptured animals. Skoglund’s work examines the conflict between the human-made world and the natural environment and the resulting paradoxes created by the ongoing dualities of contemporary life.
The McNay’s commitment to the artist and her body of artworks spans over two decades, including exhibitions and acquisitions. Enchanting Nature is a deeply-rooted collaboration between the artist and the Museum, bringing together two important installations— Radioactive Cats (1989) and Revenge of the Goldfish (1981)—with a neverbefore-exhibited installation of Fresh Hybrid (2008). In addition to the sculptural works, Skoglund pushes her approach to exhibiting photographs by creating for the first time monumental wallpaper enlargements of her artworks. Complementing the exhibition is an AT&T Lobby wallpaper installation with imagery drawn from Skoglund’s iconic 1981 photograph Revenge of the Goldfish Both exhibitions merge photographic imagery and gallery architecture, offering an entirely new way of experiencing Sandy Skoglund’s art.
Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature is organized by René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs, with Sandy Skoglund.
Presenting sponsorship for Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature most generously provided by Bank of America. Lead funding is provided by the Arthur and Jane Stieren Fund for Exhibitions; and Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992.
Hear insights from Sandy Skoglund, who walks us through her process and offers commentary on key themes. LISTEN
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Sandy Skoglund, self portrait. Courtesy of the artist. Sandy Skoglund, Joy (detail), 1989. Polyester resin on bronze base. Courtesy of the artist.
Sandy Skoglund, Radioactive Cats, 1989. Painted plaster cats, painted wood chair, painted wood table, painted metal chair with plastic seat, and two painted wood frames. Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, MA; Purchased with the Madeleine H. Russell, class of 1937, fund and museum acquisition funds.
Sandy Skoglund, Revenge of the Goldfish, 1981. Low fired clay fish with acrylic paint, bedroom furniture consisting of bed, bedclothes, bureau, bureau mirror, two bed lamps, two nightstands, and two table lamps all painted variegated blue. Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, MA; Purchased with the Madeleine H. Russell, class of 1937, fund and museum acquisition funds.
Sandy Skoglund, Fresh Hybrid, installation mock-up, 2008. Courtesy of the artist.
CLOCKWISE:
Complementing the banner exhibition is a site-specific wallpaper installation in the AT&T Lobby, greeting visitors with images drawn from Skoglund’s iconic 1981 photograph Revenge of the Goldfish, on view through September 13, 2026.
Sandy Skoglund, Fresh Hybrid (detail), 2008. Pipe-cleaners on small panels, human figure life-sized mannequins reworked and covered with handmade felt, plastic tree sculpture branches covered in wool roving, tree trunks sculpted as legs, yellow chenille Easter chicks mass-produced. Courtesy of the artist.
Sandy Skoglund, Fresh Hybrid (detail), 2008. Pipe-cleaners on small panels, human figure life-sized mannequins reworked and covered with handmade felt, plastic tree sculpture branches covered in wool roving, tree trunks sculpted as legs, yellow chenille Easter chicks mass-produced. Courtesy of the artist.
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE
At Bank of America, we believe that investing in the arts has a positive impact on our lives. Our support aims to bridge our shared history, create opportunities, and uplift communities. We are proud to partner with the McNay Art Museum to help bring the Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature exhibition to the San Antonio community this fall.
Enchanting Nature is deeply influenced by the intersection of culture and nature, two themes we also find intertwined in the character of our vibrant city. Skoglund uses three forms of artistic practices — sculpture, installation, and photography — to create an immersive experience using unconventional materials. Her contemporary art projects us into an energetic world of illusion and reality by using vibrant colors and everyday objects.
As a San Antonian, I take immense pride in our city’s exceptional art and cultural institutions. In my role as President of Bank of America San Antonio, I recognize the profound impact corporate partnerships have on our cultural landscape. From sponsoring exhibitions to funding art conservation to community partnerships, we remain committed to delivering art experiences and educational and access programs. That commitment is also behind our Museums on Us® program, offering Bank of America cardholders free admission to five San Antonio museums, including the McNay, during the first full weekend of each month.
Investing in the arts helps build connections, creates opportunities, and preserves art’s rich cultural legacy. Our city’s investment in its arts scene highlights the importance of making the arts accessible, and it is inspiring to see that commitment compounded by support from Bank of America.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the McNay who has championed the arts in the Alamo City for over seventy years.
Sincerely,
III President, Bank of America San Antonio
EVENTS
Artist Conversation: Sandy Skoglund
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Chiego Lecture Hall
Sandy Skoglund discusses the whimsical world encapsulated in Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature, moderated by Head of Curatorial Affairs René Paul Barilleaux.
Educator Workshop with Artist Sandy Skoglund
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Valero Learning Centers
Sandy Skoglund leads local educators in this unique hands-on workshop.
Book Talk at Rizzoli Bookstore
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM 8 West 26th Street, New York, NY
Sandy Skoglund joins in conversation with writer Laura van Straaten and Head of Curatorial Affairs René Paul Barilleaux to discuss the publication of Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature.
Ventura Perez,
Ventura Perez, III President, Bank of America San Antonio
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell
July 31, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Lawson Print Gallery
A contemporary artist from Kha’p’o Owingeh (also known as Santa Clara Pueblo, in New Mexico), Jody Folwell is among the most significant and influential clay artists of her generation. This exhibition presents iconic works that demonstrate the arc of Folwell’s trailblazing career and place her within the canon of contemporary American art.
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell is organized by the Fralin Museum of Art and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Major funding for the national tour and exhibition catalogue is provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Curatorin-charge at the McNay Art Museum is Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions. Major funding is provided by the Flora Crichton Visiting Artist Fund. Additional support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992; and the Ewing Halsell Foundation.
Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris
August 21 – December 7, 2025
Butt Paperworks Gallery
Drawn primarily from the McNay’s collection of works on paper, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary creativity of printmakers in 19th-century France, a time when we rarely consider that printed images were subject to censorship laws. The exhibition features critical images by Honoré Daumier and Édouard Manet, as well as works by Pablo Picasso, José Clemente Orozco, and José Guadalupe Posada, who were inspired by how artists such as Manet and Daumier dealt with government censorship and used caricature to make protest art. More recent works by activist artists, including the Guerrilla Girls and Donald Moffett, add a contemporary lens to the presentation.
Do Not Meddle With It!!: Print Censorship in 19th Century Paris is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, PhD, Curator of Prints and Drawings.
Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992.
EVENTS
Two-Day Ceramic Workshop: Pottery Forms and Firing
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
McNay Art Museum
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
UTSA Southwest Campus
In partnership with UTSA Adult Community Art Program, this two-day workshop includes a tour of O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell and a workshop on ceramic hand-building techniques and primitive firing methods. Participants will leave with their finished pottery.
Conversation with Jody and Susan Folwell
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Chiego Lecture Hall
Mother-daughter artists Jody and Susan Folwell join scholar and curator Bruce Bernstein in a discussion about their family lineage and artistic process in Pueblo pottery.
Honoré Daumier, Ne Vous y Frottez Pas!! Liberté de la Presse (Do Not Meddle With It!! Freedom of the Press), 1834. Lithograph. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Museum purchase in memory of Alexander J. Oppenheimer, 1998.23
Houses to Homes
October 15, 2025 – January 18, 2026 Brown Gallery and Tobin Wing
Houses to Homes welcomes visitors to this home for art in San Antonio. The exhibition features artworks devoted to depicting the beauty of architectural spaces and explores how artists take the architectural spaces and turn them into warm domestic interiors such as bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. By bringing together two- and three-dimensional works of art from both the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts and the wider McNay collection, Houses to Homes highlights the beauty in the buildings and spaces surrounding us every day.
Houses to Homes is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Remus Moore, The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund Assistant Curator, The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. This exhibition is a program of The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund.
La Feria: A Celebration of Public Space
January 8 – April 12, 2026
Butt Paperworks Gallery
Featuring paintings, works on paper, photographs, and ephemera from the McNay collection, La Feria: A Celebration of Public Space explores the rich narratives that emerge from communal experiences and interactions—markets, streetscapes, fairs, folk life, dancing and celebration— underscoring the significance of these shared environments. Organized on the occasion of two new outdoor sculpture acquisitions, La Feria will commemorate the potential of public space to foster connection and creativity.
La Feria: A Celebration of Public Space is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Mia Lopez, Curator of Latinx Art.
Support is provided by the Leadership in Art Museums initiative from the Mellon Foundation, in partnership with Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy.
COMING SOON
Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads January 29 – July 5, 2026
Audio Guide
Explore the McNay’s digital guide on the free Bloomberg Connects app, featuring exclusive insights from the artists themselves and curators.
LISTEN
Donnino Ferrari, Longitudinal section of the Teatro Farnese, Parma Ink and watercolor on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of The Tobin Endowment, TL2004.19.2
Lecture: Faulkner’s Legacy and the Greenfield Farm Writers Residency
Thursday, October 23, 2025
John T. Edge and Marlon Blackwell join in conversation with Stephen Monroe to discuss the history of William Faulkner’s land in the Deep South, the legacy of Mississippi writers, and the new writer’s residency sprouting from this history and its promise to new generations of American writers.
Special thanks to our sponsors, including AIA San Antonio, Brackenridge Conservancy, and Lucifer Lighting Company.
McNay Free Family Day: Dream Ignition
Sunday, November 2, 2025
The free event welcomes all to celebrate the exhibition, Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature. The event takes place across the Museum and includes live performances, art activities, tours, food and beverages, and more.
NEW!
Hike the McNay: The Meditation Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Museum Grounds
The new Hike the McNay series connects visitors to the beautiful nature and outdoor artwork the museum grounds have to offer. The September hike will start out with a nature-inspired meditation guided by an instructor from Black Swan Yoga, followed by meditative drawing activities led by Museum Educator Emma Ryan.
Sketch the McNay Wednesdays | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
On the first Wednesday of every month, Museum Educator Emma Ryan introduces participants to a single artwork from the Museum’s Collection, where guests learn about the artwork through a guided conversation and series of observational sketching activities.
Second Thursday
Thursdays | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
On the second Thursday of each month, from March through May and September through November, the McNay brings the community together for live music, art activities, food, and beverages. General admission is free courtesy of H-E-B; and John R. & Greli N. Less Charitable Trust. Special thanks to our music sponsors Susan and John Kerr.
Storytime Flow
Fridays | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
On the first Friday of every month, adults are invited to accompany children to a read-aloud storytime session that pairs movement with children’s stories and books. Support is provided by the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation; Hearst Fund; Valero; Greehey Family Foundation; Jack H. Light and William L. Light Trust; William Knox Holt Foundation; and Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust.
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Photographer Francisco Cortes.
Annual Patrons Party
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Jane & Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions
Patron-level members and above and major contributors celebrate the opening of the McNay’s fall banner exhibition, Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature, at the annual Patrons Party, an evening of mingling, food, drinks, and entertainment. The event acknowledges the generous support of our patrons who make possible our mission to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
30th Anniversary
McNay Print Fair
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8, 2026
Museum Hours
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, the McNay Print Fair continues to be the only of its kind in Texas and the American Southwest. Each year, major art dealers from across the United States come to San Antonio and offer our community the opportunity to browse hundreds of prints, drawings, and watercolors over the course of the two-day fair. This event invites novice and experienced collectors to hone their connoisseurship skills, meet and learn from knowledgeable dealers, and perhaps go home with a newfound treasure. Stay tuned for related programming that will occur over the course of the weekend.
McNay Luncheon
Matthew Flood Ferguson at the McNay
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Leeper Auditorium
Join us for a special luncheon featuring Emmy Awardnominated production designer and San Antonio native Matthew Flood Ferguson, who will share his artistic process of how an idea is brought to life on the screen. He will also speak of his passion for the McNay and his ties to Robert L. B. Tobin.
Special thanks to title sponsor The Tobin Endowment and to our Chairs Caroline and William Carrington; and Committee Members Emma and Toby Calvert; Cynthia Collins; Minette Olson Hedin; Elizabeth Langmore; Josie Seeligson; Amy Stieren; and Tracy Williams. All proceeds from the luncheon support the McNay’s mission. Tables, tickets, and sponsorships are available at mcnayart.org/luncheon.
SAVE THE DATE
McNay Gala 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Leeper Auditorium
Guests enjoy an elegant evening as we celebrate the McNay Art Museum’s legacy and profound impact on the community. Attendees get an early preview of the spring banner exhibition untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinner, and an after party.
Book Your Private Event
Whether you’re planning a wedding or a corporate event, the McNay offers versatile spaces to mark the occasion. Leeper Auditorium is an ideal space for breakfast or lunch events that include a presentation, guest speaker, or awards ceremony. For pricing and availability, please call 210-805-1782 or email rentals@mcnayart.org.
McNAY SUMMER ART CAMP
July marked the long-awaited return of McNay Summer Art Camp. The McNay was delighted to welcome children ages 7-12 to campus to experience the wonders of art while building lasting memories with new friends.
Campers were immersed in creativity across the one-week programs. Week One focused on build-a-book, which explored the art of bookmaking, creating zines, comics, and illustrations. Week Two centered on Eco-Build, where guest instructor and featured artist Raul Rene Gonzalez guided campers on turning everyday materials into extraordinary 3D sculptures inspired by the McNay’s collection and the spring banner exhibition Sport and Spectator.
We look forward to continuing to offer children a space to create, explore, and connect through the power of art. We are inspired by the next generation of artists and art lovers! Learn more at mcnayart.org/camp.
MEET JESSE, THE McNAY’S MASCOT
This past spring, the McNay debuted its vibrant mascot: Jesse, the peacock. A nod to Marion Koogler McNay, the mascot symbolizes our founder’s love for peacocks, which are said to have roamed the grounds and are adorned throughout the residence’s design.
Jesse made his splashy entrance at Family Day, which coincided with the Spectator spring banner exhibition, alongside fellow mascots from across San Antonio. Joined by friends like the H-E-Buddy, UTSA’s Roadrunner, and others, Jesse stepped into the spotlight with exuberant team spirit and delighted guests of all ages. Catch him at select events to see his colorful, take-up-space flamboyance that brings a part of our founding story to life.
Photographer Francisco Cortes.
CUMULATIVE GIFTS
JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025
$500,000 and Above
The Geraldine G. Lawson Charitable Trust
$100,000 and Above
Bank of America
The Brown Foundation, Inc.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992
Ford Foundation
Mays Family Foundation
The Tobin Endowment
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund
$50,000 and Above
Charles Butt
Douglass Foundation
H-E-B
Peter M. Holt
Stella Cook Herff Charitable Trust
$25,000 and Above
Dickson-Allen Foundation
The Forrest E. and Cynthia D. Miller Charitable Fund/Cynthia and Forrest Miller
The George Weldon Sheffield Fund
The Greehey Family Foundation
Marie Halff
Isabel Howard
Howard and Betty Halff Fund
The Jesse H. and Susan Oppenheimer Foundation
Joan and Herb Kelleher Charitable Foundation
John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust
L.D. Ormsby Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Louis H. and Mary Patricia
Stumberg Foundation
Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation
McCombs Foundation
Montour Properties
Corinna and J.B. Richter
USAA
Valero
Victor and Peggy Creighton Charitable Trust
$10,000 and Above
Alamo Colleges
Anne and Chuck Parrish Charitable Fund
Capital Group
Caroline and William Carrington
Daniel J. Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
Sharon and Walter Downing
Frost Bank
Frost Bank Charitable Foundation
H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Christopher C. Hill
Joanie and J.R. Hurd
Impetus Foundation
KSL Family Foundation
Liberto Management Co., Inc.
Lezlie Lowe
Lucifer Lighting Company
Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust
Barbara and Thomas O’Connor
Pat and Tom Frost Foundation
Carolyn and Allan Paterson
Jane Cheever Powell
Spurs Give
Amy Stieren
Phyllis and Michael Viola
Drs. Alice and Sergio Viroslav
William Knox Holt Foundation
Anna and Todd Wulfe
$5,000 and Above
Molly and Michael Amini
Lorraine and Curt Anastasio
Alan Beckstead
Ellen and David Berman
Bexar County Commissioners Court
Robert Brown and Dennis Karbach
Beth and Robert Buford
Dr. Clare Carey and Wayne Schmidt
Suzanne and Rick Cavender
Dr. Bryce Chandler and Taelor Allen
Dr. William and Liz Chiego
Dr. Francisco and Graciela Cigarroa
Claire and Gene Dawson
Heather and Jeff de Rojas
Janet and Jim Dicke
Sara Paschall Dodd-Denton
Kari and Brooks Englehardt
The Eugenia and Lawrence A.
Bertetti Foundation
The Ewing Halsell Foundation
F B Doane Foundation
Lou Celia and Don Frost
Wendy and Thornton Goetting
The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Foundation for the Arts
The Harris K. & Lois G.
Oppenheimer Foundation
Julianna Hawn Holt
Terri and Glenn Huddleston
Vanessa and Cliff Hurd
The King Family Foundation
Aleyda and James Kniestedt
Bonnie and John Korbell
Dr. Annie Labatt
Elizabeth and Robert Lende
Sue and Robert McClane
Nancy Moorman
Meredith Morrill
Eduardo Parra
Perron and Quintana Family Charitable Fund
Petty Hefte Family Foundation
Roxana and Bruce Richardson
Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation
William Scanlan
Scantland Charitable Foundation
Judith Schroeder
Donna and Greg Seiler
Hon. Rebecca Simmons and Dr. Richard Clemons
Gail and Bruce Smith
Katherine and Lionel Sosa
Robin Teague and Sher Brooks
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Texas Commission on the Arts
Lucille and Jim Travis
Trinity University
The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio University of the Incarnate Word
$2,500 and Above
The Honorable Clyde and Jean Alexander
The Allison and Jaimie Hayne Family Fund
Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust
Dr. Mary Arno
Audi Dominion
Sue and William Balthrope
Bank of Texas
Thomas Belden and Janice Miller
Jolie and David Berndt
Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc.
Carla and John Brozovich
Emma and Toby Calvert
Kate and Chad Carey
Natalie Curran
Stacey and John Ferguson
Blair and Joseph Fitzsimons
Dacota and Jay Haselwood
Dr. Jay and Kay Heizer
Mary Henrich
Hixon Properties
Holt Atherton Educational Fund
HUB International
The John M. Parker Jr. Trust
John Newman Family Charitable Fund
Chris Karcher and Karen Keach
Dr. Bradley Kayser and Dr. Gemma Kennedy
Kelley and Pat Frost Charitable Fund
Barbara Kyse
Labatt Foundation Inc
Gerald Lee
Paul Martin
Marie and Ryan Mays
Dr. Matthew McLendon and Townes Coates
Connie and Sandy McNab
Bridget Moore
Laura and Lewis Moorman
Dr. James Nelson
Elizabeth and Ryan Reed
Rose Marie and John L. Hendry
III Charitable Trust
Jocelyn and Peter Selig
Nancy and Robert Shivers
Alice Simkins
Siquentis Foundation
Dr. Linda Smith
Susan Toomey and Craig Bunch
Texas Instruments Foundation
Texas Youth Development Corporation
Cece and Will Thompson
Robert Valadez
Dr. Karen Waldron
Lisa and Jason Westmoreland
Wiens Giving Fund/Cynthia and Jerry Wiens
Mary and Daniel Wigodsky
Dr. Patrick Williamson
Jo Anne Yau
$1,000 and Above
Alamo Architects, Inc.
Drs. Bonny Amador-Lopez and Leo Lopez
Cheryl and Bruce Anderson
The Annie and Tim Swan Fund
The Arch and Stella Rowan Foundation
Ann Ash
Kathy and Joe Babb
Laura Barousse
Laura and Michael Baucum
Dr. Carlos and Martha Bazan
Abigail Beck
Jo Anna and Bill Been
Benson Family Fund
Bill Miller Enterprises
Diane and Steve Blank
Sherron and Guy Bodine
Margaret Boldrick
Mary and Michael Bolner
Katherine and Walter Brown
Craig Browning
Laura and Frank Burney
Barbara Burns
Amanda Burris
Gene Calgaard
Richard Calvert
Stephanie Cavender
Gloria and James Clingman
Edward Collins and Penelope Speier
Gwen Cowden
Danny Deffenbaugh
John E. Dempsey
Patricia and Michael Dennis
Georgina and Joe Diaz
Elizabeth Reed Law Firm
Douglas Endsley and Margaret Mitchell
Blakely Fernandez and Larry Barocas
Janet and Bruce Flohr
Foster Family Fund
Dr. Kelley and Pat Frost
The Gambrinus Company
Garner Family Fund
Elizabeth and Stephen Golden
Dr. Roy and Margaret Gonzalez
Joyce Goss
Walton and Claiborne Gregory
CeCe and James Griffin
Lindsay and Jack Guenther
Jim Gulley
Eleanor and Harry Halff
Dr. Glenn Halff and Mindi Alterman
Mayor Phil and Linda Hardberger
Sarah Harte and John Gutzler
Roxana Hayne
Mary Elizabeth Heard
Keller Henderson
Peter Hennessey
Karen Hixon
Ford Hubbard III
Candace and Michael Humphreys
Lynlie and Will Hurd
Dr. Angelika Jansen
John and Sue Jockusch Charitable Fund
John Seidenfeld and Mary
Barad Giving Account
Dr. Johnny Clay Johnson†
Dr. Robert and Bettina Jones
Kamo Energy, Inc.
Susan and John Kerr
Carrie and Jason Klein
Dr. Gary and Virginia Koehl
Anne and Paul Krause
Rebecca and Daniel Kurokawa
Donald Kurtti
Susan and Cappy Lawton
Lifshutz Foundation
Luther King Capital Management
Jane and Richard Macon
Malu & Carlos Alvarez Center for Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery & Innovation
Amelita Mauze
Dr. Melinda McFarland and Dr. Reid Hartson
Dr. Peter and Carol McGanity
Hannah and Jeffrey McManus
Patricia McManus
Linda and Larry Mills
Mitcham Partners, LLC
Kathleen and Stuart Moiles
Drs. Blanca and Rodolfo Molina
Judith Morton
Dr. Lauren Munk and Brannon Miller
Richard Murphy and Mary Bancroft
Cheryl and Charles Myers
National Charter Bus
Guillermo Nicolas and Jim Foster
Charles Orck
Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, LLP
Elizabeth Proctor
Beverly and Jon Purdy
Dr. Gary and Joni Raba
Raymond Golstein Charitable Account
Hon. Bonnie Reed and Stuart Schlossberg
Amy Rhodes
Rhodes Charitable Fund
Rikli Family Foundation Trust
Kay and Steven Robbins
Drs. Megan Robl and Drew Harvard
Shelbi and Justin Rodriguez
Elva Ruiz
Ethel Runion
Dr. Bill and Virginia Shea
Kate Sheerin
Patricia and John Smothers
The Smothers Foundation
Nadege Souvenir and Joshua Dorothy
Teri and George Stieren
Mary Pat Stumberg
Katherine Sutcliffe Becker
Ruth and Kent Taylor
Lauren Tew
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation
Trudy and Ed Moore Charitable Fund
Katerina and Olga Tsvetkova
Ann Van Pelt and Dr. John McCusker
Virginia and Gary Koehl Fund
Allegra Volpe
Kimberly and Matthew West
Dr. Richard and Carolyn Wiggins
Chris Wisner†
Barbara Wood
Wright Family Fund of the Southwest Community Foundation
Dr. Elly Xenakis
Dr. Raul Yordan-Jovet and Norma Bodevin
Karen Lee Zachry
IN KIND GIVING
The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund
HONORARIUMS
In Honor of Irene Burns
Fran Cohen
Halah Shaheen-Young and Michael Young
Amy Strickland
In Honor of Walton Gregory
Cynthia McMurray
In Honor of Walton and Claiborne Gregory
Shannon and Steve Collins
In Honor of Jay and Kay Heizer
Barbara Goldstein
In Honor of Annie Labatt
Candace and Michael Humphreys
MEMORIALS
In Memory of Dr. Scott Baird
McNay Docents
In Memory of Charlotte Coiner
Amy Stieren
In Memory of Deborah Deffenbaugh
Cynthia Borrego
Janet and Chris Buckingham
Leslie and Joseph Cardinal
Sharon and Walter Downing
Sharlene and Tim Fey
Steve Green
Anne Hardinge
Rita and Hal Burnside Charitable Account
Deb Schmid
Mary and Daniel Wigodsky
In Memory of Kate Eubank
Lynn James
Benoit Rioux
Fran Toms
In Memory of Johnny Clay Johnson
Mary Benedum
Patricia Edwards
Jan Roger Hill
Nikki Jaffe
Virginia and Gary Koehl Fund
John Newman Family Charitable Fund
Mary Philip
Charles Slick
Lucille and Jim Travis
In Memory of Faith Mahaffey
Patricia Gilroy
In Memory of Mary Maley
Ruth Edney
Terri and Allen Ross
St. Andrews Church & School Inc
In Memory of Dr. Bert Orck
Charles Orck
In Memory of Sarah and George Pierce
Abbie P. Beck and Michael M. Pierce
*Names in each section are listed in alphabetical order. †deceased.
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