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The San Antonio Art League + Museum is proud to announce our 2025
Ethel T. Drought Founders Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts:

JILL WILSON

Please join us at Club Giraud on May 8, 2025 from 5:30-7:30
to celebrate Jill's many contributions to our arts community

Club Giraud

707 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

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It is a distinct pleasure to recognize Jill Wilson as this year’s recipient of the Ethel T. Drought Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts. With a BBA from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from St. Mary’s University, Jill built a remarkable career in apartment management, earning honors such as Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year and serving as President of the Texas Apartment Association. After selling her company and retiring at the age of 50, Jill redirected her formidable energy and talents toward the arts.

A glass class in 2005 sparked a new passion. Drawn to the complexity and creative potential of the medium, Jill found in glass art the same strategic thinking, technical mastery, and hands-on engagement that had fueled her business success. She embraced the learning process, mastering equipment and techniques with characteristic enthusiasm.

Jill’s impact reaches far beyond her personal studio practice. She has generously given her time, leadership, and expertise to arts organizations including the San Antonio River Art Group, the San Antonio Potters’ Guild, and the San Antonio Glass Art Guild. Her talent for improving systems and building strong organizations has made her an invaluable asset to every group she’s touched. Just as important, she has opened her studio to others, sharing her knowledge through teaching and demonstrations.

Jill Wilson exemplifies the spirit of this award
through her vision, generosity, and lasting contributions to our creative community. We are proud to honor her remarkable journey and her continued dedication to the arts in San Antonio.



Join us for a special evening as we honor Jill Wilson as the San Antonio Art League & Museum’s 2025 Patron of the Year on May 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the beautiful Club Giraud.
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Celebrate Jill’s outstanding contributions to the arts with an elegant gathering featuring delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and live music in a festive and inspiring setting. This event is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable supporter of the arts and a cherished friend of the Art League.

Tickets to this event are $75 per guest. You may purchase them here at our secure site with a credit card or PayPal.

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    • ABOUT SAALM
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    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • DOCENTS
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    • ARTIST OF THE YEAR
    • YOUNG ARTISTS
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    • ARTIST MEMBER GUIDELINES FOR GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP >
      • MEMBERS GALLERY GUIDELINES2
      • SMALL WORKS GIFT SHOP GUIDELINES
    • MEMBER ARTIST'S WEBSITES
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • DININGART
    • CALLS FOR ENTRY >
      • DINING
    • UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS >
      • 2025 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
    • PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS >
      • INVIT24
      • Altars24
      • GAGA
      • LANDSCAPE
      • 2023INVIT
      • 94
    • OUR MEMBERS GALLERY & GIFT SHOP >
      • MEMBERS GALLERY
      • SAALM SMALL WORKS GIFT SHOP
    • ARTISTS OF THE YEAR >
      • RAMIN SAMANDARi
      • SYLVIA BENITEZ
      • ANSEN SEALE
      • JANE DUNNEWOLD
      • JAMES WYATT HENDRICKS
  • DAVIS GALLERY
    • THE DAVIS GALLERY
    • DAVIS GALLERY INSIGHTS
    • THE WILDFLOWER COMPETITION
    • EXHIBITION CATALOG
  • EVENTS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • PATRON
    • INHOUSE CALENDAR
  • WORKSHOPS AT THE SEMMES
    • TRANSFER
    • ECO
    • FLOWER
    • WIRE
    • TEACH AT SEMMES STUDIO
  • PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
    • SKETCHING
    • COLLAGE OBSESSION
    • SAALM AI RESOURCES
    • SUMMER WORKSHOPS >
      • CLAY ANIMAL WORKSHOP >
        • ARTIST STATEMENT WORKSHOP
        • DESCRIPTION
        • CLAY ANIMALS DAY ONE
        • CLAY ANIMALS DAY TWO
      • SUMMER GEL PRINT WORKSHOP
      • MARBLE PAPER YOUTH WORKSHOP
    • CULINARY FEAST WORKSHOP
    • PAPER CLAY WORKSHOP
    • SAY Si YOUTH COLLAGE WORKSHOP
    • WAX & WORDS
    • INSPIRED ABSTRACTIONS
  • VISUAL VERSES POETRY
  • COMMUNITY
  • FFMAR25
  • VAL
  • JOIN
  • CYANO