Upcoming events at the Blanton
Join us for Third Thursdays–a free, monthly themed event that features extended hours (until 9 PM), multiple programs including Yoga in the Galleries, the Blanton Book Club, and tours, among other offerings.
Programs are included with admission and are free to members, unless noted. Thursdays are always free at the Blanton.
For more information on events please visit our calendar, and for future exhibitions please visit our Please visit our Blanton Book Club page for upcoming selections.
Public Tours
The museum offers themed tours on the collection and special exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM, every Thursday at 12:30 PM, Third Thursday at 7:30 PM, and during B scene.
July
Member Appreciation Party
Wednesday, July 21, 6 – 8PM
This special event for Blanton members will feature exhibition tours, interactive art activities, music, food, and much more!
August
Perspectives
Thursday, August 5, 12:30PM
Ursula Davila-Villa, The Blanton’s associate curator of Latin American art, on America/Americas
B scene
Friday, August 6, 6-10:30PM
Beat the heat this summer and join us for our bi-monthly art party! Don't miss a special performance by Ocote Soul Sounds at 9PM, and music by DJ Ben Blackout throughout the night. Stay cool and collected while you mingle with friends and other art lovers and enjoy tours, art activities, free snacks, and a cash bar. Cost: $5 members; $12 non-members.
Perspectives
Thursday, August 19, 12:30PM
Cheryl Snay, The Blanton’s associate curator of European art, on Repartee: 19th- Century Prints and Drawings from the Blanton Collection
Third Thursday
Thursday, August 19, 5-9PM
Join us for our free evening of art and activities. Enjoy a glass of wine and slice of gourmet pizza for $5 in The Blanton Café.
6:30PM Yoga in the Galleries
7PM Blanton Book Club: Cloud Atlas, by David Mitchell
7PM Artist’s Video: Johan Grimonprez: Double Take (2009)
7:30PM Tour: Repartee: 19th-Century Prints and Drawings from the Blanton Collection
Media sponsor for Third Thursdays: Univision
Perspectives
Thursday, August 26, 12:30PM
Senior Curator Jonathan Bober on the Blanton’s European Paintings collection
