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Since 2011, artworks by Leonardo Drew, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Diego Rivera from the McNay’s Collection have inspired San Antonio K–12 students. Looking closely together and learning about the artist, young learners make connections with their own lives and create art with powerful and personal messages. In 2020, students took a cue from the fearless experimentation of Sue Fuller and sculpted from found materials during the Stay-at-Home order. Students and teachers cited the healing power of creativity in difficult times.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Spotlight, student projects from the history of the program are on view in the Patio Gallery. “We’re excited to share these inspiring examples of student art with the community as we celebrate a decade of youth creativity in San Antonio,” said Rosemary Hickman, Semmes Foundation Education Manager and coordinator of the Spotlight program.
During the 2021–2022 school year, student artists prepare new work inspired by The Sole Sitter by Willie Cole on view on the Museum grounds.
Major support for Spotlight is provided by The Charles Butt Foundation, Semmes Foundation, Inc., and Texas Commission for the Arts. Additional funding is most generously provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992.
Since 2011, the Spotlight exhibition series has celebrated the remarkable achievements of student artists reflecting on one work in the McNay collection.…
Patterson explores the significant memories that contributed to the person he is today.
Something Wicked presents thirty of Susan Hilferty's exquisite and avant-garde stage costumes—some from Wicked, some never seen before.
Homes & Gardens presents fantastical collages and drawings depicting lush, fictional gardens; dense, invented landscapes; and curious dwellings.
This exhibition presents a range of work by Margarita Cabrera, which focus on border relations and celebrate Mexican heritage.
A historic and contemporary view of the Black experience in America through the work of two artists from different generations.
The Art of Color presents a cross section of works in the McNay's Collection based on color.
The Art of Books presents rare volumes, historical texts, and artist-made books.