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We are proud to celebrate the contributions of this year’s honorees, Dr. William J. Chiego, and his wife Liz, whose enduring commitment to the arts has left a lasting mark on San Antonio.
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For more than thirty-five years, the Chiegos have played a vital role in the city’s cultural life. Bill’s twenty-five-year tenure as director of the McNay Art Museum coincided with Liz’s dedicated service as a docent, together helping guide a period of remarkable growth in the museum’s collection, facilities, and educational programs. Bill holds degrees in art history from the University of Virginia and Case Western Reserve University, where Liz also studied before pursuing library science. The couple married in Paris while Bill completed his doctoral research and Liz studied at the École du Louvre. Bill’s curatorial career included leadership roles at major museums across the country before his appointment as the McNay’s second director in 1991. Under his leadership, the museum expanded significantly, including the addition of the Stieren Center for Exhibitions and a collection that grew to over 20,000 works. Beyond the museum, Liz and Bill have supported organizations such as Say Sí, Communities In Schools, and the Masters Leadership Program, continuing to enrich San Antonio’s artistic and educational community. Their generosity also extends directly to the San Antonio Art League + Museum, where their support helps sustain its mission and strengthen its role as a vital part of the city’s cultural landscape. |
JOIN US ON THURSDAY, MAY 7, FROM 5:30-7:30 PM AT CLUB GIRAUD TO HONOR THE CHIEGOS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS 
Celebrate our extraordinary Patrons 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 these remarkable supporters of the arts and cherished friends of the Art League. Tickets to this event are $75 per person and support the mission of the San Antonio Art League + Museum and its Permanent Collection.
The San Antonio Art League + Museum, a 114-year-old nonprofit, preserves and promotes Texas art, supports emerging artists, and offers free exhibitions and education to enrich the community. |