About Us
Step inside the Briscoe Western Art Museum to experience the art and artifacts that bring the stories that shaped the West to life.
Our Mission
Through the preservation of the art, history, and culture of the American West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum inspires and educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.
CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY – We value honesty, fairness, and transparency with our stakeholders, colleagues and members of the community, and strive for the highest level of excellence.
RESPECT – We value mutual respect in our relationships with stakeholders, staff and the community at large as well as with the art and artifacts under our stewardship.
CREATIVITY – We value creativity in the art and culture of the American West as demonstrated in our collections, programs and exhibitions.
LEADERSHIP – We value leadership and will demonstrate the highest standards and best practices with all professional endeavors — both internally as an institution and in our personal relationships with the community.
Housed in History
Nestled on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, the museum’s main building served as San Antonio’s original public library in the 1930s followed by the Hertzberg Circus Collection and Museum in the 1980s. After an extensive renovation, the Briscoe Western Art Museum opened in 2013. A branch of the San Antonio Public Library can be found on the first floor, honoring the building’s origins. The museum is named in honor of Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., and his wife Janey Slaughter Briscoe, who envisioned a museum that would share the story of Western heritage and the people behind that story.
Our Supporters
Our Staff
Liz Jackson | President & CEO
Gracie Burciaga, PHR | Director of Human Resources & Museum Operations
Cindy Gardner | Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Erickson | Director of Finance
Sylvia Hernandez | Bookkeeper
Amber Phifer | Director of Development & External Affairs
Cristina Godinez-Post | Development Manager
Carl Bradtmiller | Grants & Data Specialist
Elizabeth Paul | Membership & Donor Relations Coordinator
Jason Kirkland | Director of Development & External Affairs
Aidan Furey | Development Manager
Kristen Rowell | Grants & Data Specialist
Kate Callahan | Registrar & Collections Manager
Melanie Schwebke | Head of Education
Robin Davis | Community & Family Programs Coordinator
Eduardo Gutierrez | Adult Programs, Volunteer & Docent Coordinator
Marisol Abrego | Marketing Coordinator
Jason Burch | Protective Services Manager
Sandra Vara | Safety Officer
Stephen Padilla | Safety Officer
Maria Edwards | Director of Facilities & Protective Services
Ruben Cardenas | Facilities Assistant Manager
Marcos Lopez | Facilities & Venue Banquet Associate
Valerie Burciaga | Director of Pavilion Sales & Operations
Lucy Rodriguez | Sales & Administrative Associate
Daniel Gomez | Event & Venue Associate
Caitlin Brown-Clancy | Retail & Visitor Services Manager
James Keeling | Retail & Visitor Services Assistant Manager
Lynnsey McReynolds | Retail & Visitor Services Associate
Timothy Edwards | Retail & Visitor Services Associate
Kayla Reyna | Part-time Retail & Visitor Services Associate
Nicole Leconte | Part-time Retail & Visitor Services Associate
Board
The Briscoe Western Art Museum would like to thank our Board of Directors and Advisory Directors for their vision and tireless dedication in launching the Museum and bringing the art, history, and culture of the American West to the people of San Antonio and South Texas.
Barry Hendler
Chair of the Board
Rob McClane
Vice Chair
Jessica Elliott Middleton
Secretary
Jane Macon
Treasurer
Reed Williams
Finance Chair
John T. Montford
Immediate Past Chair
Jack Guenther
At Large
Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe IV
At Large
William “Bill” Kleese
At Large
McLean Bowman
Daniel Briggs
Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe, IV
Jay Clingman
Robert A. Dullnig
Jessica Elliott Middleton
Erika G. Gonzalez
Henry B. Gonzalez III
Brandon Grossman
Jack Guenther
Valerie Guenther
Jose “Che” Guerra
Barry Hendler
Derrick Howard
William “Bill” Klesse
Howard “Hal” Lenox
Nancy Loeffler
Jane Macon
Kenneth J. Maverick
Rob McClane
Debbie Montford
John T. Montford
John Phillip Santos
Mike Sohn
Reed Williams
Bradford Wyatt
J. P. Bryan
Laura Gill
Hollie Hendler Gilleland
Robert Hernandez
Marcie Ince
Mark Johnson
Janell Kleberg
Ricardo Romo
Lionel Sosa
Fully Clingman
Enrique Guerra
Mark E. Watson, Jr.
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