The Blanton is dedicated to working with university faculty to create unique learning experiences for students and to provide access to information and resources for both. As the principal home for works of art at the University of Texas, the museum's diverse collections and campus location make it a fantastic resource for every campus department. Faculty in disciplines ranging from Astronomy, History, Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Music, Political Science, Religion, Social Work, and Spanish and Portuguese regularly use the Blanton as a classroom resource.
Curriculum Connections & Class Visits
The Blanton's staff works with a variety of university resources to provide students with content-rich instruction based on the museum's collections and special exhibitions. Whether you would like to schedule an introductory class visit to the museum, design an in-depth discussion based on a particular exhibition, artist, or artwork, or if you have an innovative idea for collaboration, Blanton staff will work closely with faculty to build strong, creative connections between curriculum and current exhibitions. To schedule a class visit, please begin by first filling out our convenient online tour request form.
The link below leads to a multimedia program created by art education graduate students in Dr. Melinda Mayer's course "Museum Education: Practice and Application" (AED 383K). The fall 2008 exhibition Reimagining Space: The Park Place Group in 1960s New York, guest-curated by Dr. Linda Dalrymple Henderson, is the focus of this course project, which will enable future museum educators to develop knowledge and skills related to the educational use of technology in the art museum.
Museum Education: Practice and Application course
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Faculty List-serve
The Blanton periodically offers special events for faculty and staff, including behind-the-scene museum tours and informal social events in the galleries. Join the Blanton Faculty list-serve and gain access to expert discussions, curator tours, and more. Learn about upcoming programs at the museum and how to use the museum as a teaching tool. To join the faculty listserv, please send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Academic Reservations
The Blanton offers several meeting spaces for academic use for graduate and undergraduate courses, departments and organizations that utilize the Blanton's collections and exhibitions as a resource or have a significant tie to the arts when resources allow.
Download more information about academic reservations.
Facility Rentals for University Audiences
The Blanton welcomes you to host events, ranging from lectures, to symposia, to festive receptions and exclusive black-tie dinners in the Michener Gallery Building and Smith Building. A variety of spaces are ready to suit your needs in the Blanton Museum's beautiful new home. University functions often qualify for special discounted rental rates. Our state of the art spaces and convenient location on campus make the Blanton a great place for your next meeting or department function. For more on facility rental, please contact the Blanton's Special Events Manager, ERin Garcia, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (512) 475-6516
For more information about faculty and university programs please contact Stephanie Niemeyer, Manager of Docent and University Programs, at (512) 471-4523 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)