Contemporary Crash Course: Conversation with John Fraser

Thursday, May 23, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall

John Fraser, artist, and Lyle Williams, Curator, Prints and Drawings, discuss connections between Fraser’s works on paper in the McNay’s collection and the interwoven surface of his sculpture Marker, on view in Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions.

Homepage Image: John Fraser, Marker (detail), 2001. Acrylic and wax on wood. Museum purchase with funds from the McNay Contemporary Collectors Forum. Art © John Fraser/Courtesy of the artist.

The opinions of this speaker do not necessarily reflect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers.

Family Art Play: Oooey Gooey Pictures

Sunday, May 26, 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Valero Learning Centers

Experience Vik Muniz’s curious photographs, made with powdered pigments, chocolate syrup, and marinara sauce. Create your own food-based compositions with photographer Mari Hernandez. Come dressed for a mess!

What is Family Art Play? The last Sunday of every month the McNay offers a program for families that involves looking carefully at works of art and investigating a studio or performance component afterwards. McNay members reserve space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon Friday before the program. Nonmembers pick up remaining passes the day of the program. All family programs are free with museum admission.

This program is made possible by generous support from the Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust.

Fiesta, Fête Film: Flamenco

Sunday, May 26, 2:00 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall

From Denmark to Russia and from Spain to Venice, four films celebrate international festival in the McNay’s Fiesta, Fête Film Fest.

1:00 pm Tour of Fiesta, Fête, Festival

1:30 pm Fairground fare

2:00 pm Feature film

Directed by Carlos Saura, this documentary traces the roots and rhythms of flamenco performance including singing, dancing, and guitar playing. Spain. 1995. Spanish with English subtitles, 101 min., color. Not rated.

Free with museum admission. Some films may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Family Art Play: Oooey Gooey Pictures

Sunday, May 26, 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Valero Learning Centers

Experience Vik Muniz’s curious photographs, made with powdered pigments, chocolate syrup, and marinara sauce. Create your own food-based compositions with photographer Mari Hernandez. Come dressed for a mess!

What is Family Art Play? The last Sunday of every month the McNay offers a program for families that involves looking carefully at works of art and investigating a studio or performance component afterwards. McNay members reserve space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon Friday before the program. Nonmembers pick up remaining passes the day of the program. All family programs are free with museum admission.

This program is made possible by generous support from the Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust.

GET REEL Film: The Swimmer

Thursday, May 30, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall

From private backyard swimming pools in the affluent suburbs to a crowded public pool, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) swims his way home, encountering love, power, despair, and ruin. Based on the short story by John Cheever. USA. 1968. English, 95 min., color. Not rated. © Sony Pictures

The McNay Contemporary Collectors Forum (MCCF) presents GET REEL, a program featuring critically acclaimed independent and foreign films and videos. From May through July GET REEL features French and American takes on summer love, loss, and adventure. In August, join us for the award-winning documentary on artist Vik Muniz, winner of the 2012 MCCF View & Vote selection currently on view in Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions. Admission is free. Some films may not be appropriate for all audiences. Wine reception precedes screenings at 6:00 pm.