JULY-DECEMBER 2017
There is always something new and wonderful happening at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, including presentations by top scholars and artists, world-class exhibitions, films, live music, gallery talks, and engaging community events for all ages. Become a member and gain VIP access to all Briscoe programming plus invitations to member-only events and previews. The West is Here! ONGOING FRIDAYS 10:30am Drop-in Highlights Tour Join a member of the Education & Programs Department for a tour. TUESDAYS 4:00-9:00pm Tuesday Nights at the Briscoe Free Admission + Extended Hours DAILY Military Salute Program Free admission for active military and their family members (up to four people with valid IDs). Lil Partners Buckaroo Bags Each bag includes self-guided materials for exploration, play, and response in Museum galleries with themes related to the American West. Free available for checkout during Museum hours. Unless otherwise noted, programs are included with Museum Admission.
JUL George Catlin. Plate 21. Ball Players from Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio. (London: Chatto & Windus. Vincent, Brooks, lithographer, ca. 1875.) Courtesy of Jack and Valerie Guenther. Through September 3 Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio Summer exhibition featuring 31 hand-colored lithographs from George Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio, one of the most prolific color plate books relating to North America s Native population produced in the 19 th century. Exhibition made possible through the generosity of Valerie and Jack Guenther. Sponsored by the 80/20 Foundation, the Williams-Chadwick Family Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, and the Plum Foundation. Tuesday, July 11 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk Catlin s Portraits Michael Duchemin, President & CEO of the Briscoe Museum, highlights portraits within George Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. Tuesday, July 18 6:30pm Briscoe Summer Film Series: Women of the West SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 Meek s Cutoff (2011/104min./PG) Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a long journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions on the high plains desert. Food truck, free popcorn and beer! Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling, and the Rivard Report. Saturday, July 22 12:00-4:00pm A community event to celebrate the Cowboy, Cowgirl, and Vaquero. Join us for live music, art making, stick pony racing, food truck grub and beer, chuckwagon cooking, a cowboy artist, and more. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992, and H-E-B. Beer sponsored by Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling, Tuesday, July 25 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio BriscoeMuseum.org 2017 Calendar: Jul-Dec page 3
AUG George Catlin. Plate 29. The War Dance from Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio. (London: Chatto & Windus. Vincent, Brooks, lithographer, ca. 1875.) Courtesy of Jack and Valerie Guenther. Tuesday, August 1 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio Tuesday, August 8 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk The Art of Production Lyle Williams, Curator of Prints and Drawings at the McNay Art Museum, offers insight into the artistic production of Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. Tuesday, August 15 6:30pm Briscoe Summer Film Series: Women of the West SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 The Homesman (2014/122min./R) Driven to madness by the harsh realities of pioneer life, three women living on the outskirts of the American frontier are rescued from certain death by a woman (Hilary Swank) who recruits a loathsome drifter (Tommy Lee Jones) to help her transport them to a safe haven. Food truck, free popcorn and beer! Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling, and the Rivard Report. Tuesday, August 22 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio Tuesday, August 29 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio
SEP present. Text from Wilson s journals accompanies photographs of the people who have shaped our nation s most dynamic region. Exhibition organized by Laura Wilson in collaboration with the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, and the Williams- Chadwick Family Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation. Part of FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA. Tuesday, September 12 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk Building Backstory Architectural historian Jane Martin explores the significance and background of our building, which debuted as the Central Public Library in 1930. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. Thursday, September 14 6:30pm THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Private Preview Party INVITATION-ONLY EVENT September 15 - December 10 THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson This highly acclaimed photography exhibition offers Wilson s vision of the American West across the span of her career from the 1970s to the (Opposite page, from left) Laura Wilson, photographer and author; Laura Wilson, Cowboys Walking, JR Green Cattle Company, May 13, 1997; Laura Wilson. Bison Bar, Miles City, Montana, August 12, 1981. Tuesday, September 19 6:30pm Voices of the West: Distinguished Lecture Series Laura Wilson, Photographer and Author $10 NON-MEMBERS FREE FOR BRISCOE MEMBERS Renowned American photographer, Laura Wilson, has authored four books and her work has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post. She joins us to discuss details behind her current exhibition THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West, her time working closely with legendary photographer Richard Avedon, and the inspirations that have driven her career. Tuesday, September 26 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson BriscoeMuseum.org 2017 Calendar: Jul-Dec page 5
OCT Friday, October 6 6:00-8:00pm Yanaguana Indian Arts Market Artist & Patron Reception INVITATION-ONLY EVENT Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 10:00am-4:00pm Yanaguana Indian Arts Market More than 40 of the most respected Native American artists showcase and sell their handmade work including jewelry, pottery, basketry, carvings, beadwork, and more. The Market also features dance performances, music, artist demonstrations, and Native American-inspired food. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992, USAA, and Humanities Texas. Tuesday, October 10 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk Trading Posts and Pawn Terry Chandler, Briscoe Docent and collector of Native arts, discusses the trader industry in New Mexico, with Laura Wilson s photographs of two such trading posts serving as backdrop. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. Tuesday, October 17 6:30pm Exhibition Film Las Marthas: Mexican American Debutante Balls PBS Independent Lens documentary by filmmaker Cristina Ibarra follows the lives of young women as they debut at the Martha Washington Society Ball in Laredo, TX. Held in conjunction with Laura Wilson s THAT DAY exhibition; Wilson spent time documenting the Debutante Cotillion in the early 1990s. Tuesday, October 24 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Laura Wilson, Bill Richardson, American Indian Trader, Richardson s Trading Company, Gallup, New Mexico, November 16, 2009. Wednesday, October 25 Briscoe Museum Founders Day Celebration Celebrate the Briscoe s 4 th anniversary with discounted admission and a gift for visitors.
NOV Tuesday, November 7 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Laura Wilson, Hutterite Girl with Her Horse, Chattahoochee, Surprise Creek Colony, Stanford, Montana, 1992. Tuesday, November 28 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Laura Wilson, Debutantes On Stage, Laredo, Texas, 1993. Tuesday, November 14 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk Dogfights to Debutantes Jennifer Chowning, Head of Collections & Programs, explores select images from Laura Wilson s THAT DAY exhibition, which feature diverse communities that counter the romanticized version of the American West perpetuated by popular media. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. Tuesday, November 21 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Don t forget to check out the new Briscoe Mobile App from your phone or one of ours! A special tour will cover the exhibition THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson. BriscoeMuseum.org 2017 Calendar: Jul-Dec page 7
DEC Tuesday, December 5 6:30pm Exhibition Tour: THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Tuesday, December 10 6:30pm THAT DAY: Pictures in the American West by Laura Wilson Exhibition Closing H.A. Doerr, Mexican Supper on Military Plaza, ca. late 1870s 2014.008.403. Tuesday, December 12 6:30pm 210 West Gallery Talk Mission Scenes and Chili Queens: A History of San Antonio in 3D Kristen Mancillas, Education & Programs Manager, highlights select stereoview cards a popular form of entertainment in the late 19th century from the Briscoe s collection featuring the people, landmarks, and traditions of San Antonio. Supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture. BUCKAROO BAGS Briscoe Museum Buckaroo Bags cover themes unique to the American West and include self-guided materials for exploration, play, and response in the Museum s galleries. Available for checkout during Museum hours.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2018 January 4-26 2018 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Student Art Show An exhibition of the top 25 entries from the Stock Show and Rodeo s annual Student Western Art Contest, which recognizes outstanding high school student artists, with a focus on traditional western art. January 30 - February 11 Pony Express Love Letters Visitors create a handwritten letter, compose a sonnet on our vintage typewriter, or fill in a Valentine s Mad Lib for a special loved one. Our modern day Pony Express riders (bicycle volunteers) hand-deliver the letters to recipients in the downtown area, or letters are mailed outside the delivery area. Letter materials and delivery/postage are free. March 23 & 24 Night of Artists Art Sale & Reception Opening Weekend TICKETED EVENT This annual art showcase features live music, cocktails, food, and the opportunity to purchase over 270 new works of art by 70 of the country s top Western artists. This is the Briscoe s largest fundraiser. March 25 - May 6 Night of Artists Public Exhibition Now in its 17 th year, this exhibition showcases over 270 new works of art from 70 of the country s top Western artists. All art on exhibition is available for purchase. February - April Native Film Series A showcase of films that feature diverse Native voices, stories, and perspectives. BriscoeMuseum.org 2017 Calendar: Jul-Dec page 9 (Clockwise from top) Emily Shelton, Stir Up Trouble, Geneva School of Boerne. 2016 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Student Art Show; 2017 Night of Artists; 2017 Pony Express Love Letters; 2016 Yanaguana Indian Arts Market.
MUSEUM TOURS The Briscoe Museum offers docent-led tours for student and adult groups ALL YEAR LONG. To schedule, call 210.299.4499 or email Tours@BriscoeMuseum.org. JACK GUENTHER PAVILION EVENT RENTAL Special events, meetings, and receptions are effortless at the Briscoe s distinguished Jack Guenther Pavilion. This contemporary venue is located next to the historic Museum building on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, and offers three floors of customizable space with stunning vistas of downtown. The Pavilion space includes the lush outdoor McNutt Sculpture Garden, flanked by majestic canopies of oak trees, Western sculptures in bronze, and a grand Italian pergola. Whether it s an elegant sit-down dinner, cocktails and dancing, a business luncheon, or a company presentation, our versatile indoor/outdoor event space will make your occasion one to remember. Contact our Pavilion Team to set up a site visit today 210.507.4849 or Pavilion@BriscoeMuseum.org. Visit our new website for virtual tours, floor plans and event layouts: BriscoePavilion.com
New for 2017! Explore our Briscoe Museum Top Picks and find exclusive content like artist interviews and behind-the-scenes information. MUSEUM STORE The Briscoe Western Art Museum Store offers an enticing selection of books, art prints, handmade jewelry, leather goods, clothing and one-of-a-kind items related to Texas and the Americas. Our wide selection of gifts and accessories includes handcrafted pottery and art pieces from local and Native artists throughout the Southwest and the Americas. Briscoe members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise in the Museum store year round. The Museum Store is always free to enter during regular Museum hours. Take the West home with you! BriscoeMuseum.org 2017 Calendar: Jul-Dec page 11
HOURS Tuesday Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 9:00pm 10:00am - 5:00pm Closed Mondays except select holidays. PARKING BriscoeMuseum.org 210 W. Market Street San Antonio,TX 78205 210.299.4499 The Briscoe Museum is located within walking distance of several paid lots, metered spots, and VIA bus stops. FOLLOW (+TAG) US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Front page images, from top: Pair unmarked parade one-piece steel spurs with ornate scroll engraving, 1950s c., steel. Courtesy of The Bryan Museum; George Curtis Levi, Raiding in Mexico, Paint and ink on paper, 2016; George Catlin. Plate 5. Buffalo Hunt, Chase from Catlin s North American Indian Portfolio. (London: Chatto & Windus. Vincent, Brooks, lithographer, ca. 1875.) Courtesy of Valerie and Jack Guenther. National Day of the Cowboy, 2016