Curation Through the Years: Celebrating René Paul Barilleaux’s Legacy at the McNay
Contemporary art takes on movement, texture, color, and form inside the McNay’s “Untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art.” Featuring more than 100 works from the museum’s collection, the exhibition celebrates the legacy of former Head of Curatorial Affairs René Paul Barilleaux and the vision that shaped the McNay’s contemporary holdings over two decades. Rather […]
Wings in the Mist: Gala in the Garden Elevates UTSA Arts Mission Across San Antonio
More than six hundred guests gathered beneath the sapphire skies of the historic UT San Antonio Southwest Campus for Wings in the Mist, an evening that blended beauty, purpose, and community in support of UTSA Arts. Set within the riverfront gardens that have long served as a creative anchor for generations of San Antonio artists, […]
A House That Welcomes a City: Inside the McNay with Director & CEO Matthew McLendon
On a golden afternoon inside the McNay’s historic Semmes Lobby—the original entryway to Marion Koogler McNay’s home—sunlight spills across Spanish tile and arched windows, illuminating nearly a century of artistic legacy. It’s here that Voice of San Antonio sat down with Director and CEO Matthew McLendon for a conversation about heritage, hospitality, and how one […]
Introducing the Voice of San Antonio Podcast
By the time the idea for Voice of San Antonio was born, the city had already been whispering it for years. In coffee shops and concert halls, in galleries and backyards, in between bites of barbacoa and laughter under string lights, there was an undeniable energy—a creative hum beneath the surface. A feeling that something […]
McNay Strengthens Art Education and Community Impact With Support from Gala 2025
The McNay Art Museum recently opened its doors for an after-hours celebration, welcoming guests for an unforgettable night in support of the arts. Hundreds of supporters gathered for the McNay Gala 2025, a dazzling event that not only highlighted the museum’s impact on the San Antonio community but also offered a first look at the […]