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

Leadership

Liz Jackson | President & CEO

Valerie Burciaga | Senior Director of Operations

Carolyn Erickson | Director of Finance

Jason Kirkland | Director of Collections & Exhibitions

Maria Edwards | Director of Facilities & Protective Services

Melanie Schwebke | Director of Education & Programs

Gracie Burciaga, PHR | Director of Human Resources & Administration

Cristina Godinez-Post | Development Manager

Our Staff

ADMINISTRATION

Liz Jackson | President & CEO

Gracie Burciaga, PHR | Director of Human Resources & Museum Operations

Cindy Gardner | Administrative Assistant

FINANCE

Carolyn Erickson | Director of Finance

Sylvia Hernandez | Bookkeeper

DEVELOPMENT

Vacant | Director of Development & External Affairs

Cristina Godinez-Post | Development Manager

Carl Bradtmiller | Grants & Data Specialist

Elizabeth Paul | Membership & Donor Relations Coordinator

EXHIBITIONS

Jason Kirkland | Director of Exhibitions, Collections & Education

Aidan Furey | Exhibitions Manager

VACANT | Museum Preparator

COLLECTIONS

Kate Callahan | Registrar & Collections Manager

EDUCATION & PROGRAMS

Melanie Schwebke | Head of Education

Robin Davis | Community & Family Programs Coordinator

Daemon Pina | Adult Programs, Volunteer & Docent Coordinator

Nicole Leconte | Education and Interpretation Specialist

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Marisol Abrego | Marketing Coordinator

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Jason Burch | Protective Services Manager

Sandra Vara | Safety Officer

VACANT | Safety Officer

FACILITIES

Maria Edwards | Director of Facilities & Protective Services

Ruben Cardenas | Facilities Assistant Manager

Marcos Lopez | Facilities & Venue Banquet Associate

JACK GUENTHER PAVILION

Valerie Burciaga | Director of Pavilion and Guest Services

Lucy Rodriguez | Sales & Administrative Associate

Daniel Gomez | Event & Venue Associate

GUEST SERVICES

James Keeling | Guest Services Supervisor

Lynnsey McReynolds | Sr. Guest Services Associate

Timothy Edwards | Guest Services Associate

Kayla Reyna | Guest 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.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

EMERITI MEMBERS