Tag: Briscoe Western Art Museum

Family friendly fun at Briscoe Western Art Museum’s ‘Tales &Trails’

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Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.

This month, hit the trail and head West without ever leaving the River Walk during Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Lil Partners spring break series, “Tales and Trails.” With Lego animation, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, storytelling, cowboy games and more fun than you can lasso, capture the excitement and adventure of the West, learn about the Western lifestyle and the see the stories shared through Western art brought to life. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2020)

Lil Partners “Tales and Trails” offers children and caregivers different activities to enjoy together. The daily program includes story times and activities that celebrate the heritage and culture of the American west. There will be different activities throughout the week, giving Lil Partners the opportunity to enjoy something special each day. Lil Partners who participate each day will receive a certificate of completion, showing their mastery of Western Tales and Trails.

“Tales and Trails” is included in museum admission and no reservations are required, however, caregivers must accompany participating children. And in case Lil Partners get a hankerin’ for some grub, snacks are included in the program.

The Briscoe’s Lil Partners program regularly offers story times on the first Wednesday of each month to introduce little ones to the excitement and adventure of the American West. Families can also check out “Buckaroo Bags,” with stories and games to play and bring the West to life while exploring the museum’s galleries. Buckaroo Bags are available at the guest services desk during regular museum hours.

Lil Partners Spring Break Series, “Tales and Trails” will take place Monday March 13 through Friday March 13 from 1p.m. to 4p.m. daily.

Scheduled programming includes:
Monday:  Lego Animation, Leather Stamping
Tuesday:  Model Magic – Re-enact Briscoe Sculptures, Drawing – Create a Comic
Wednesday:  Seed Pods – Texas Wildflowers, Scavenger Hunt – Tracking Animals
Thursday:  Red Clay Pottery – Create an Indian Bowl, Monochromatic Drawing
Friday:  Watercolor Painting, Movie screening – “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West”

Open daily, admission to The Briscoe Western Art Museum is free for children 12 and under, as well as active duty members of the military and up to four members of their family. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for retired military, first responders, educators, fireman and police officers. The Briscoe offers extended hours and free admission every Tuesday from 4p.m. to 9 p.m. The museum is located on the River Walk, with convenient parking at the Riverbend Garage directly adjacent to the museum or at one of many downtown surface lots.

Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 299-4499

Lunch lecture: ‘Bit and Spur Makers of the Texas Tradition’

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The ‘Bit and Spur Makers of the Texas Tradition’ is this Friday February 7. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This week, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting a Lunch Lecture with bits and spurs specialist Kurt House on Friday February 7 from 12p.m. to 1:30p.m. He will be talking about the spur and how it evolved from a European symbol of wealth and power to an essential tool of the cowboy. Co-author of the book “Bit and Spur Makers of the Texas Tradition,” House will share stories about spur makers and how the Texas-made OK spur became one of the most sought-after pieces of cowboy equipment. House’s in-depth knowledge of spurs and bits will give everyone something to chew on during an open-lunch session where attendees can bring their lunch or grab a flavorful bite from Go’Shen Point BBQ food truck on the Briscoe’s campus. The lecture is included in museum admission. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2020)

Open daily, admission to The Briscoe Western Art Museum is free for children 12 and under, as well as active duty members of the military and up to four members of their family. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for retired military, first responders, educators, firemen and police officers. The museum offers extended hours and free admission every Tuesday from 4p.m. to 9p.m.

Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 299-4499

‘Art and the Animal’ exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum

briscoecommunitydayThe Briscoe Western Art Museum invites everyone to get wild during ‘Art and the Animal,’ an exhibition featuring more than 100 paintings and sculptures reflecting the beauty of animals from around the world. The Society of Animal Artists’ 59th Annual Exhibition and Tour, ‘Art and the Animal,’ opens at the Briscoe with a weekend of special events September 19 through 22 and will be open to the public September 20, 2019 through January 5, 2020. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2019)

Opening weekend began with a Sneak Peak party on Thursday. Guests had a chance to be among the first to see this new exhibit while mingling with the artists and enjoying light bites and specialty cocktails created to celebrate ‘Art and the Animal.’ The exclusive preview reception at the Jack Guenther Pavilion also featured remarks by Wes Siegrist, artist and Executive Director of Society of Animal Artists.

The Society of Animal Artists (SAA) is devoted to promoting excellence in the artistic portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet. SAA’s membership represents a who’s who of artists from around the world and the Society’s work has been on display at more than 100 institutions across North America. ‘Art and the Animal’ is SAA’s first San Antonio exhibit. The exhibition is free with museum admission and will be on display during regular museum hours.

Other opening weekend activities include:
Wild West, Wildlife! Community Day Saturday, September 21 from 12p.m. to 4 p.m.
Walk on the wild side of the West and enjoy ‘Art and the Animal’ as it comes to life with a free community day. Meet some real wildlife with animals from San Antonio Zoo, make memorable wildlife crafts, experience hands-on demonstrations, enjoy special animal-themed story times and leave your mark on a special mural created by Wes Siegrist, Executive Director of SAA. Seigrist has created a 5’ x 10’ mural of bison in the west for visitors to help complete. The piece will then be displayed at the Briscoe during ‘Art and the Animal.’ Admission to Wild West, Wildlife! is free for the entire family and includes access to the museum.

Wildlife of West Texas Film Screening Sunday, September 22 at 1p.m.
The Briscoe has partnered with Wild Texas Film Tour to share a collection of short films that showcase wildlife, adventure and conservation stories from West Texas. Featured films include Lions of West Texas, Pronghorn Revival and Return of the Desert Bighorn. The screening is included with museum admission.

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is open daily and admission is free for children 12 and under, as well as active duty members of the military and up to four members of their family. Regular museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for retired military, first responders, educators, fireman and police officers. The Briscoe Western Art Museum has extended hours and free admission every Tuesday from 4p.m. to 9p.m.

Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 299-4499