Auxiliary Groups

Are you already a McNay member?

Increase your involvement by joining one of the McNay’s active auxiliary groups. Each group brings together people with similar interests in modern and contemporary art for special activities and events.

MCCF

The McNay Contemporary Collectors Forum (MCCF) supports contemporary art at the McNay and builds bridges between the museum and San Antonio's vibrant art community. MCCF members enjoy privileges including exclusive viewings of exhibitions and private collections, travel opportunities, participation in the acquisition of new contemporary art for the museum, and distinctive educational presentations with critics, curators, and art historians.

MCCF is responsible for initiating the Artists Looking at Art series of monthly gallery talks at the McNay, which features a local artist that offers his or her personal perspective on the McNay's collections and special exhibitions. Throughout the month, a work by the artist hangs in the museum. Artists Looking at Art is open and free to the public.

MCCF Introductory Membership ($125)

MCCF Supporter Membership ($250)

Download the calendar of events to view upcoming Artist Looking at Art events.

Call 210.805.1723 for more information.

The Friends of the McNay

Dedicated to supporting the growth and expansion of the McNay’s renowned prints and drawings collection, The Friends of the McNay is a dynamic auxiliary group that engages its members to learn, experience, and explore print making and collecting. As lead sponsors for the annual McNay Print Fair, The Friends also provide fundraising support for museum acquisitions. Members enjoy unique educational and social events including hands-on workshops, curator-led exhibitions tours, artists talks, and visits to galleries and private collections.

Dues are $250 for individual/couple members; $125 for individual/couple membership age 35 and under. Prospective members must be a McNay member at the Sustaining ($150.00) level or above in addition to your Friends membership.

Friends Junior Membership ($125)

Friends Membership ($250)

For more information, call the McNay Art Museum Development Office at 210.805.1755.

McNay Theatre Group

The McNay Theatre Group connects the museum’s renowned Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts to the world of live theatre in San Antonio and beyond.  Group members are “front row, center” for the best in contemporary design for plays, operas, and ballets. 

Membership in the McNay Theatre Group is your ticket to behind-the-scenes visits to theatres and designers’ studios, as well as conversing with actors, directors and choreographers. 

Collector and McNay benefactor Robert L. B. Tobin had the vision to acquire stage design as art and the theatre group continues his legacy by supporting acquisitions for the McNay’s Tobin Theatre Arts collection. 

Participation in the McNay Theatre Group is only available as a benefit to McNay members at the $150 Supporting level and above. 100% of your auxiliary group fee goes toward supporting the Tobin Theatre Arts Collection.

McNay Theatre Group
Under 35 Membership ($125)
(valid for couples between the ages of 21 – 35)

McNay Theatre Group
Couple Membership ($250)

For more information, call the McNay Art Museum Development Office at 210.805.1755.