“Art is important not only for the present, but also for future generations.” In his 'McNay Story,' longtime member Chris Butler reflects on discovering the McNay, his all-time favorite exhibition and events, and the importance of supporting the arts. We're grateful for members' passion and dedication to support our mission of engaging a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. ?? Explore more 'McNay Stories': https://lnkd.in/gYiWKQTU ?? Learn about Memberships: mcnayart.org/membership
McNay Art Museum
博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
San Antonio，TX 3,603 位关注者
The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
关于我们
Built by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, her Spanish Colonial Revival residence became the site of Texas’s first museum of modern art when the McNay opened in 1954. Today more than 150,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 23-acre, beautifully landscaped grounds include sculptures by Kiki Smith, Joel Shapiro, George Rickey, and Luis Jimenez Jr .The 45,000-square-foot Jane & Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions, designed by internationally renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, features three major exhibitions annually. For seventy years, the McNay has enchanted visitors with its art, architecture, and ambiance. The museum offers rich and varied exhibitions as well as rotating displays in the Main Collection Galleries from the 20,000 works in the collection, while 45,000 adults, teachers, students, and families take advantage of a variety of education programs and innovative educational resources. Hours Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Thursday, 10 am–9 pm; Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, noon–5 pm. The McNay is closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission to the McNay ranges from $10 to $15 (for adults) and $5 to $12 for (students, seniors and active military) depending on the exhibitions and galleries on view. Admission is FREE for McNay members and children 12 and under. Please visit www.mcnayart.org for current admission prices. Entrance to Main Collection Galleries is FREE on H-E-B Thursday Nights(4–9pm) and on AT&T First Sundays of the Month. During FREE times, an optional admission charge applies only for entrance to special exhibitions.
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https://www.mcnayart.org
McNay Art Museum的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- San Antonio，TX
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1954
- 领域
- Art Museum、Public Institution、Historic Site、art、community center、Painting、Sculpture、Print Works、Museum Education、Photography、Special Events和Weddings
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6000 N New Braunfels Ave
US，TX，San Antonio，78209
McNay Art Museum员工
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Kambri Hernandez, Semmes Foundation Education Manager, and Carolina del Valle-Cortes, Museum Educator, Family Programs, had a fantastic time connecting with fellow art educators at the 2024 Texas Art Education Association Conference! ?? We look forward to seeing all the colorful ways they will apply their insights from Cosmic Connections to our educational programming.
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The second rotation of 'Spotlight: San Antonio’s K-12 Artists Embrace Ian Dawson' is now on view in a brand new location at the McNay! Formerly known as the Studio, this space is now the dedicated home for the Spotlight presentation, showcasing exceptional student art inspired by Ian Dawson’s 'Henri and Henrietta.' Explore how young artists from local schools have creatively responded to Dawson’s unique sculptures made from repurposed plastic trash bins, using the blow torch as his paintbrush. This rotation runs through January 5, so stop by and celebrate the talent and imagination of San Antonio’s students.
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Art that disrupts, defies, and reclaims. Our upcoming exhibition, 'Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility,' dives deep into the bold, resourceful essence of Chicano art—an art form rooted in the streets, shrines, and lived experiences. Read more in CultureMap Austin: https://lnkd.in/gXEYX6bi
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"I wanted this to be my home." When McNay Member Patsy Sasek was five, she and her sister ran away to the McNay, drawn by its beauty and magic. That day sparked her lifelong connection to the Museum, where she still feels at home nearly 70 years later. Hear Patsy's earliest memory of the McNay and catch the full story on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gRXiaT4d ??? What’s your first memory of the McNay? Share it in the comments below.
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Join us for an illuminating talk with Latinx Art Curator Mia Lopez and celebrated scholar Tomás Ybarra-Frausto. In honor of the 35th anniversary of Ybarra-Frausto’s essay on rasquachismo, they’ll explore how this “underdog” Chicano aesthetic has shaped art and culture. ?? Sunday, Nov. 17 ?? 6 PM ?? Chiego Lecture Hall, McNay Art Museum Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gDx2DxEU
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On this day in 1954, the McNay Art Museum opened its doors, realizing Marion Koogler McNay's vision of creating a home for modern art in San Antonio. As Texas' first modern art museum, we celebrate transformational art experiences and the pioneering spirit that has shaped the McNay for the last 70 years. Celebrate this legacy with us! ??? Shop: Explore the McNay’s foundation, history, architecture, and collection in our book, 'McNay Art Museum: An Introduction,' available in The McNay Store. ?? Visit: Close out the yearlong celebration at 70th Anniversary Family Night on December 12 for an evening of art, music, and activities that honor our history. ?? Support: Donate $70 to the McNay Excellence Fund or become a member. The first 70 new members who join with code First70 receive a gift bundle, including a McNay tote bag, limited edition 70th anniversary lapel pin, and a copy of 'Impressions' magazine. Here’s to 70 years of art, education, and community, and to the many decades of inspiration yet to come.
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November at the McNay brings family activities, inspiring workshops, and evenings filled with art and connection. From storytelling adventures to hands-on sessions for educators, each event celebrates creativity, heritage, and community. Sign up at mcnayart.org/events.
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Our Día de los Muertos altar honors the memory of our founder, Marion Koogler McNay, and late artists from our collection, from Mark Rothko to Michael Tracy. ?? Make a visit now through November 4 and participate in a special community activity by creating an origami butterfly, writing the name of a loved one on its wing, and placing it on the altar in their memory. ?? Monarch butterflies symbolize the journey of our loved ones, and you can take one home to place on your own altar or leave it here as a stop on the monarch migration. Join us in honoring those we’ve lost while celebrating the vibrant tapestry of our community.