McNay Art Museum Announces Matthew Flood Ferguson as 2025 Luncheon Speaker

Emmy Award-nominated production designer and San Antonio native to share his artistic process

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 1, 2025) – Emmy Award-nominated production designer and San Antonio native, Matthew Flood Ferguson, will be the keynote speaker at the McNay Art Museum’s annual fundraiser luncheon on Sept. 26, 2025. Ferguson will join in conversation with Matthew McLendon, director and CEO of the McNay, to discuss how he brings an idea to life on the screen, his passion for the McNay, and his ties to Robert L.B. Tobin.

“Matthew Flood Ferguson brings a singular vision to his creations,” said Matthew McLendon, director and CEO of the McNay. “His innovative work in production design has shaped some of the most compelling imagery in film and television today. It’s a pleasure to welcome him back to the McNay, a place that has long been a source of inspiration for him.”

Ferguson is a notable figure in production design, best known for his longtime collaboration with acclaimed director and producer Ryan Murphy. His work on Netflix’s Hollywood earned him nominations from the Emmys, Art Directors Guild, and Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA). Ferguson was nominated for two SDSA Awards for his work on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Ratched, and in 2025, he was nominated for a SDSA Award for Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story. Other collaborations with Murphy include The Watcher, the Monsters anthology series (Jeffrey Dahmer, Menendez Brothers, and the recently completed The Ed Gein Story), and the FX drama American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace. His work extends to feature films, including Running with Scissors, Beautiful Creatures, The Gift, Ruby Sparks, and Battle of the Sexes. He is currently in pre-production on Monster Season 4 The Lizzie Borden Story.

His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter. He is a member of the Set Decorators Society of America and the Television Academy. He studied communications and film theory at Emerson College in Boston and American University.

“It is an honor to speak at the McNay, a treasured institution in my hometown that continues to inspire generations of creatives through its remarkable Collection and transformational art experiences,” said Matthew Flood Ferguson. “I look forward to discussing my artistic process and reflecting on my ties to the Museum and Robert L.B. Tobin, who was a catalyst in my career path.”

The event offers a special opportunity to hear Ferguson’s insights on his longtime collaboration with acclaimed director and producer Ryan Murphy and his remarkable career in production design. Attendees enjoy a champagne reception, followed by a seated lunch and dessert.

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the McNay Art Museum and support its mission to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. Sponsorship, underwriting, and ticket purchases directly support the McNay’s education, exhibition, and conservation programs. Caroline and William Carrington serve as Luncheon chairs; Emma and Toby Calvert, Cynthia Collins, Minette Olson Hedin, Elizabeth Langmore, Josie Seeligson, Amy Stieren, and Tracy Williams serve as Luncheon committee members; and The Tobin Endowment is the title sponsor.

Past Luncheon speakers include Isabel Leonard (2024), Misty Copeland (2023), and Cheech Marin (2022).

2025 Luncheon Tickets
Production Designer Table – $5,000
Set Decorator Table – $3,500
Two Individual Tickets – $400
Individual Ticket – $250

Underwriting Opportunities (100% tax-deductible)
Floral Sponsor – $7,500
Rentals Sponsor – $5,000
Invitation & Program Sponsor – $3,500
Valet Parking Sponsor – $2,500
Favor Sponsor – $1,500 (SOLD)
Champagne Reception Sponsor – $1,000 (SOLD)
Photography Sponsor – $1,000 (SOLD)

*Donors as of August 1, 2025

Learn more about Matthew Flood Ferguson here.

For more information about the event, visit our website or contact Julie McGarraugh, Development Officer, Earned Revenue & Events, at 210.805.1761 or julie.mcgarraugh@mcnyart.org.

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About McNay Art Museum
The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. Built in the 1920s by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay, the Spanish Colonial Revival residence became the site of Texas’ first modern art museum when it opened in 1954. Today, 200,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The 45,000-square-foot Jane & Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions, designed by internationally renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, features major exhibitions annually. The 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds include sculptures by Willie Cole, Robert Indiana, Luis A. Jiménez Jr., Alejandro Martín, George Rickey, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, Tom Wesselmann and others. For more information about the McNay, visit www.mcnayart.org.

The McNay is open Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.