SAN ANTONIO — The Briscoe Western Art Museum announced it summer exhibition and programs kicking off June 14.
The exhibit "Survival of the Fittest: Envisioning Wildlife and Wilderness with the Big Four" showcases the best paitnings from two esteemed institutions including The Rijksmuseum Twenthe in Enschede, Netherlands, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The exhibit displays 45 works that captivate the beauty of nature and invites visitors to reflect on their own relationships with the great outdoors.
The museum will also be offering hands-on workshops, book signings, and film screenings throughout the summer season.
You can view the events below or click here.
- Survival of the Fittest: Envisioning Wildlife and Wilderness with the Big Four, Masterworks from the Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the National Museum of Wildlife Art: Exclusive Preview Party
Thursday, June 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
- Survival of the Fittest: A Tour on the Wild Side: Exhibition tour and book signing with curator Adam Duncan Harris
Friday, June 14, 1 – 2 p.m., included with museum admission
- Film Screening, Conversation and Tour: The Role of Artists in Wilderness Conservation – “There is a Place on Earth”
Saturday, June 15, 1:30 p.m., included with museum admission
Briscoe Summer Film Series: Giant (1956)
Sunday, June 16, 1 – 4 p.m., included with museum admission
- Watercolor Workshop: A Study of the Animal Form
A hands-on session for all skill levels with artist Teal Blake
Thursday, June 20, 6 – 8 p.m., $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers
- Full STEAM Ahead – Whose Track is That?
Learn how to identify the tracks different animals leave behind. After a short presentation, families will have the opportunity to identify animal tracks and make some tracks of their own to take home on July 7 at the museum.
Briscoe Summer Film Series: News of the World (2020)
Sunday, July 21, 1 – 4 p.m., included with museum admission
- Cowgirl Up! Free Cowboy Fun: National Day of the Cowboy (and Girl!) Celebration
Tippin’ its hat and celebrating the legacy of the cowboy, cowgirl and vaquero, the Briscoe presents its annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration on Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the museum
- Full STEAM Ahead – Creating Colors
Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. After a short discussion, everyone will have the opportunity to make their own paint to take home or use in creating artwork to take home on August 4 at the museum.
Briscoe Summer Film Series: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Sunday, Aug. 18, 1 – 4 p.m., included with museum admission
- Full STEAM Ahead – Nature in Art
Bring nature and pottery together, learning about how Native Americans used nature for colors to create designs in their pottery. After the presentation, families will have the opportunity to create a pinch pot and decorate it with pressed flowers and leaves on Sept. 1 at the museum.
The Briscoe also offers Locals Day where Bexar County residents can enjoy the museum for free. It happens the first Sunday of every month along with a free Scavenger Hunt - where guests can explore the 1.4 acre campus and galleries. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt is rewarded with 10% off at the Briscoe’s Hendler Family Museum Store.
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