Volunteer
Directly contribute to the success of our programs, special events, and behind-the-scenes.
Give back to the Briscoe!
Our volunteer opportunities include a variety of tasks that require outstanding customer service, office work, or assistance with various activities. If you are a student needing volunteer hours or someone who enjoys meeting and working with others, we have something for you!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Night of Artists 2026
March
24
Volunteers needed for our annual Night of Artists Event!
We will have live performances, food, and activities throughout the day for guests to experience.
Here’s what we are needing volunteers to staff:
- Arts and Crafts Stations (inside)
- Supervise tables and help with crafts. Maintain supplies and materials.
- Welcome/Check-in Tables (inside and outside)
- No monetary tranactions, use an iPad to help check-in guests as they arrive.
Code Adam training will be provided.
Parking validations will be given for SP+ Parking Lot at 146 Navarro St.
Please, no large family groups with small children or nursing babies.
All volunteers must be 18 years old or older.
Night of Artists 2026
Volunteers needed for our annual Night of Artists Event!
Here’s what we are needing volunteers to staff:
MARCH
24
Goodie Bag Prep Day
If you would like to help us get goodie bags ready for Night of Artists, We have scheduled a PREP DAY on
Tuesday March 24th from 1:00PM-3:00PM.
Volunteers will assist staff in prepping all the materials that will be included in the bags handed out to guests at Night of Artists.
Parking will be on us!
We will gather in a cozy environment with good fun company with NO heavy lifting!
MARCH
27
FRIDAY Hospitality for Night of Artists 2026
This opportunity is for Friday evening**
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is excited to share some new opportunities to help make our
annual art sale, Night of Artists, even more magical.
Do you like being social and interacting with guests?
We would love to have you help show glamourous guests the way around during the party of the year.
MARCH
28
SATURDAY Hospitality for Night of Artists 2026
This opportunity is for Saturday evening**
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is excited to share some new opportunities to help make our
annual art sale, Night of Artists, even more magical.
Do you like being social and interacting with guests?
We would love to have you help show glamourous guests the way around during the party of the year.
MARCH
28
Luck of the Draw
Serve as a representative of the Briscoe Western Art Museum during the 2025 Night of Artists Art Sale Luck of the Draw event.
You will get familiar with your assigned artists and their work, answer general questions, assist guests in the bidding process, monitor and keep time on bidding periods, and assist in the sale of exhibited artwork.
There are two available TRAINING DAYS!
TRAINING: We will be reaching out to you with information on the two training days. Please plan to attend one of the training sessions.
Docent Volunteer
Saddle up and join the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s volunteer docent team. Briscoe Docents – specially-trained museum volunteers – help share the art, artifacts and story of the West with museum visitors year-round, providing guided tours of the museum and its collection.
And thanks to the museum’s fun and educational training program, no previous museum, art or history experience is required – but you do need to register to join the volunteer team.
Please contact Melanie Schwebke in our Education Department at mschwebke@briscoemuseum.org or by phone at 210.507.4866.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Events Volunteer
From roping and wrangling fun at the Briscoe’s annual community days like National Day of the Cowboy, Yanaguana Indian Art Festival and the Wild West Wildlife celebration to assisting during the museum’s annualNight of Artists Exhibition and Sale, there’s always fun to lasso at the Briscoe.
Volunteers must be 18 or older.
If you would like to volunteer for an upcoming event, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact our Education Department at mschwebke@briscoemuseum.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
