The McNay Art Museum is honored to welcome Miranda Lash and Leilani Lynch from Museum of Contemporary Art Denver as they discuss Suki Seokyang Kang: Mountain-Hour-Face, the deeply moving traveling exhibition. As our newly-opened fall banner exhibition, we’re pleased to invite you to hear from the curators themselves and explore the poetic world of the … Continued
The McNay, in partnership with Gemini Ink, will host the celebration of the 2026 National Poetry Month Ekphrastic Poetry Contest. Join us in hearing contest winners read their winning poems. The celebration is open to the public. More information on the contest: 2026 National Poetry Month Ekphrastic Poetry Contest – Gemini Ink
Sandy Skoglund, celebrated for her vivid and surreal installations, joins in conversation with René Paul Barilleaux for a discussion on the fall banner exhibition, Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature. Hear about Skoglund’s dreamlike installations, creative process, and recurring themes on nature and culture. Plus, get your book signed by the artist herself after the talk. This … Continued
Join us for an insightful discussion on the life and work of the late artist and activist Michael Tracy. Head of Curatorial Affairs René Paul Barilleaux will speak with Luanne McKinnon, author of an upcoming book on Tracy. Together, they will explore his boundary-pushing artistry, from vibrant paintings to sculptural assemblages, and his engagement with … Continued
Join David Brinker, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, for an engaging talk on the role of sacred and spiritual imagery in contemporary art. Using Michael Tracy’s work as a focal point, Brinker will explore how artists today incorporate religious and ritualistic themes to convey meaning, challenge perceptions, and inspire reflection. A Q&A … Continued
As part of the Birdsong Brackenridge Birdhouse Exhibition conversation series, the McNay proudly welcomes architect and author Michael Imber for an evening celebrating the enduring art of architectural drawing. Join this lively conversation with Imber as he discusses his book, The Art of the Architect, which highlights the vital role of drawing and watercolor painting … Continued
As a prelude to Rasquachismo: 35 years of a Chicano Sensibility, the first exhibition by Mia Lopez, Curator of Latinx Art, we welcome celebrated scholar Tomás Ybarra-Frausto to mark the 35th anniversary of his seminal essay on rasquachismo. This Chicano aesthetic, grounded in resilience, resourcefulness, and the spirit of the “underdog,” captures a bicultural sensibility … Continued
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel “A Conversation with Whitfield Lovell” on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We will be in touch next week to issue refunds to those who paid the non-member fee. We hope to see you at an array of exhibition-related events this season. … Continued
Hear from collaborating brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre as they discuss their evolving career and eye-opening exhibition, de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility, with members of the McNay curatorial team. Get ready for an engaging experience with a live Q&A session where you can submit your questions virtually. This event will be live … Continued
Melissa Gamez Herrera’s artworks contemplate issues of identity, community, and justice through photography, bookmaking, and multimedia practices. In the McNay’s newest Artist Looking at Art installation, Herrera showcases a conceptual altar dedicated to the unnamed migrants crossing hostile terrain along the Texas-Mexico border. Join in on a conversation with Herrera and Mia Lopez, the McNay’s Curator of … Continued
