Adult Programs page
Programs are free to Blanton members, included with admission for non-members, and free to all on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted. Please visit the Blanton's Calendar for dates and times.
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 Thursdays at 7:30 PM, and during B scene.
Music Series
Bach Cantata Project
Take a little time out of your day to experience the joy of listening to beautiful music in the soaring space of the Blanton's atrium. The Bach Cantata Project is a joint venture of UT 's Butler School of Music Choral Program and the Blanton. Performances include a connection with an artwork in the museum's galleries. This program is held on the last Tuesday of the month during the academic year. Media sponsor: Classical 89.5, KMFA
UT Faculty Chamber Ensemble
Enjoy a festive brass and winds concert featuring members of the Wind and Brass faculty playing music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the modern day. The UT Faculty Chamber Ensemble is held Sunday afternoons at 2 PM throughout the fall and spring semesters. Check the calendar for dates.
Perspectives
Gain more insight into our special exhibitions with these educational lectures led by experts from academia and other arts–related fields. These programs also include other thought-provoking events, such as special public tours and other lectures.
Third Thursdays (5 - 9PM)
A monthly themed event that features extended hours and multiple programs, including artist talks and screenings of artist videos; *Yoga in the Galleries (6:30PM); the Blanton Book Club (7PM) , which makes connections between specific books and works of art in the collection or special exhibition; and tours. The Blanton Cafe and Museum Shop are open until 9PM on Third Thursdays.
*All levels are welcome to Yoga in the Galleries (please wear appropriate clothing). Space is limited. Please show up early as class starts promptly at 6:30.
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Film Series
Organized by the Austin Film Society. In conjunction with the Desire exhibition, this series features four films that capture different aspects of desire, from the comedic to the heartwarming. Tickets are $3 for Blanton members, and UT faculty, staff and students, and $5 for general public. Check the calendar for dates.
Classes and Workshops
The Blanton's classes and workshops offer participants an in-depth look at a specific area of the permanent collection or a special exhibition. Some classes highlight current issues in art history, others encompass other areas such as literature. Ranging from a half day to six weeks, classes and workshops are taught by UT faculty, museum curators, and guest scholars and artists.
For more information please contact the Blanton's Interim Director of Academic and Public Programs, Kurt Heinzelman, at (512) 232-8265, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Support for education programs at The Blanton is provided by The Brown Foundation, Inc. Education Endowment.
The Blanton is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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