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
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
Vacant | 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 Exhibitions, Collections & Education
Aidan Furey | Exhibitions Manager
VACANT | Museum Preparator
Kate Callahan | Registrar & Collections Manager
Melanie Schwebke | Head of Education
Robin Davis | Community & Family Programs Coordinator
Daemon Pina | Adult Programs, Volunteer & Docent Coordinator
Nicole Leconte | Education and Interpretation Specialist
Marisol Abrego | Marketing Coordinator
Maria Edwards | Director of Facilities & Protective Services
Ruben Cardenas | Facilities Assistant Manager
Marcos Lopez | Facilities & Venue Banquet Associate
Valerie Burciaga | Director of Pavilion and Guest Services
Lucy Rodriguez | Sales & Administrative Associate
Daniel Gomez | Event & Venue Associate
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.
Rob McClane
Chair of the Board
DB Briscoe
Vice Chair
Jessica Elliott Middleton
Secretary
Jane Macon
Treasurer
Barry Hendler
Immediate Past Chair
Jack Guenther
Member-At-Large
Bill Klesse
Member-At-Large
John T. Montford
Member-At-Large
