Second Saturdays—it’s a vibe.
PLEASE NOTE: In May, it’s a Second Sunday celebration instead! Take Mom to the Museum on May 12, more details below.
It’s a vibe every second Saturday. Enjoy live music on the Moody Patio and explore the ever-changing galleries—open late till 8 p.m. Plus, dive deeper into the art with curator-led tours and art talks.
Individual events are listed below. Click to expand and read details.
WHEN: 3–8 p.m., every second Saturday. Rain or shine.
| GENERAL ADMISSION | MEMBER ADMISSION |
| $20: Ages 18 & up $10: Ages 6-17 FREE: Ages 5 & under | FREE for all members! |
PLAN YOUR VISIT (click to expand)
Check our Before Your Visit page for parking info, maps, & more. View our Accessibility & Amenities page for detailed navigation and other resources. Visit our FAQs section to help plan your Second Saturday at the Blanton. If you have questions, accommodation needs (including sign language interpretation), or would like more information contact our Visitor Services team at 512.471.5482 or via email at accessibility@blantonmuseum.org.
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Upcoming Dates
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 1–5 p.m., Sunday, May 12 Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin,
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE:
1–5 p.m., Sunday, May 12
Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712
ADMISSION:
$20: Ages 18 & up
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
FREE: Blanton Members Not yet a member? Join today!
(Please note, regular museum discounts such as UT ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Student, and Senior do not apply for special events.)
EVENT SCHEDULE
Celebrate the mom in your life at this special Second “Sunday” event! Some of the things to look forward to include:
-Roses and cupcakes for mom sponsored by H-E-B
–Curator’s Choice tour spotlighting themes of motherhood with Vanessa Davidson, Curator of Latin American Art
-Mother’s Day card-making activity
-“Take mom to the museum” photo booth
-Professional chair massages (available for purchase)
-20% off in Museum Store for Blanton Members
All events subject to change. The galleries open till 5 p.m.
✸ GIVE MOM A MEMBERSHIP: Take 20% off ALL membership levels with code MOM24! View the benefits and select your package on our membership page. ✸
Art on View (Michener Gallery Building)
Explore a wide variety of galleries & don’t miss these special exhibitions:
Live Music (Moody Patio)
Enjoy a performance by members of the Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble!
BITES & BEVS: Food by Flyrite Chicken will be available for purchase, as well as drinks for purchase by Haymaker, or pack a picnic!
Go to our Before You Visit page for more details and information when planning your visit. Visit our FAQs section to help plan your Second Saturday at the Blanton. A limited number of lockers are available to use in our Check-In Building (first come, first served). If you have specific accommodation needs, please email us at accessibility@blantonmuseum.org Please note, the Blanton café is closed until further notice.
Remember to share your experience on social using #BlantonNewGrounds & #MoodyPatio and tag us @blantonmuseum!
PARKING / TRANSPORT: Parking is available in the Brazos Garage. Normal rates can be paid directly at the garage. (Blanton Members get a $4 discounted rate at Check-In, valid all day). Ride-shares can drop off in the new Museum Drop-Off on the east side of the museum. Bicycle racks are available on the south side of Jester Center and on the west side of the museum’s Smith Administration Building. Public transit is encouraged; Cap Metro bus routes 1, 3, 7, 10, 18, 19, 20, 801, and 803 have stops within walking distance.
Support for Second Saturdays at the Blanton is generously provided by H-E-B. Media Sponsor: The Austin Chronicle.
Time
May 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 3–8 p.m., Saturday, June 8 Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin,
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE:
3–8 p.m., Saturday, June 8
Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712
ADMISSION:
$20: Ages 18 & up
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
FREE: Blanton Members Not yet a member? Join today!
(Please note, regular museum discounts such as UT ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Student, and Senior do not apply for special events.)
EVENT SCHEDULE
More information coming soon!
All events subject to change. The galleries open till 8 p.m.
Art on View (Michener Gallery Building)
Explore a wide variety of galleries & don’t miss these special exhibitions:
5pm – Art with an Expert: Al Rendon discusses photography & the legacy of Selena Quintanilla’s portraits (Capitol Room, Smith Building)
Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these hour-long talks presented by distinguished art professionals. Hear photographer Al Rendón and Claudia Zapata, Associate Curator of Latino Art at the Blanton Museum of Art, discuss his expansive career working with Tejano musicians across South Texas, including Selena Quintanilla.
Live Music (Moody Patio)
More information coming soon.
Go to our Before You Visit page for more details and information when planning your visit. Visit our FAQs section to help plan your Second Saturday at the Blanton. A limited number of lockers are available to use in our Check-In Building (first come, first served). If you have specific accommodation needs, please email us at accessibility@blantonmuseum.org Please note, the Blanton café is closed until further notice.
Remember to share your experience on social using #BlantonNewGrounds & #MoodyPatio and tag us @blantonmuseum!
PARKING / TRANSPORT: Parking is available in the Brazos Garage. Normal rates can be paid directly at the garage. (Blanton Members get a $4 discounted rate at Check-In, valid all day). Ride-shares can drop off in the new Museum Drop-Off on the east side of the museum. Bicycle racks are available on the south side of Jester Center and on the west side of the museum’s Smith Administration Building. Public transit is encouraged; Cap Metro bus routes 1, 3, 7, 10, 18, 19, 20, 801, and 803 have stops within walking distance.
Support for Second Saturdays at the Blanton is generously provided by H-E-B. Media Sponsor: The Austin Chronicle.
Time
June 8, 2024 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 5 p.m. Capitol Room, Smith Building, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 5 p.m. Capitol Room, Smith Building, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712
Hear photographer Al Rendón and Claudia Zapata, Associate Curator of Latino Art at the Blanton Museum of Art, discuss his expansive career working with Tejano musicians across South Texas, including Selena Quintanilla. Rendón will discuss the background of his canonical image Selena Entre A Mi Mundo (1992), and the lasting impact his Quintanilla portraits have had on American history.
View work by Rendón in Latino art gallery feature De moda: Fashion, Ceremony, and Symbols of Resilience.
This event is part of our Second Saturday scheduled programming.
Admission on Second Saturdays: $20 (Ages 6-17: $10; 5 & under: Free)
Blanton Members: Always FREE Not yet a member? Join today!
(Other discounts such as UT ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Senior do not apply)
ABOUT AL RENDÒN
Al Rendón is a fine art and commercial photographer based in San Antonio, Texas. His lens-based career has spanned fifty years. Beginning as a live music photographer, he captured touring rock, conjunto, and Tejano musicians across South Texas. His collaborative work with recording artist Selena Quintanilla has been a definable moment in his expansive career, with his photography as the cover of her 1992 album Entre a Mi Mundo. The portraits of the fallen musician and other prominent Texas icons are in the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American History collections. His scenes of San Antonio’s Mexican culture featuring charreadas (Mexican rodeos), religious pageantry, and artists act as a continued homage to his hometown and the memorable vernacular scenes of the region. In 2023, the Witte Museum in San Antonio hosted a retrospective exhibition and commemorative book, Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light.
Go to our Before You Visit page for more details and information when planning your visit. Visit our FAQs section to help plan your Second Saturday at the Blanton. A limited number of lockers are available to use in our Check-In Building (first come, first served). If you have specific accommodation needs, please email us at accessibility@blantonmuseum.org Please note, the Blanton café is closed until further notice.
PARKING / TRANSPORT: Parking is available in the Brazos Garage. Normal rates can be paid directly at the garage. (Blanton Members get a $4 discounted rate at Check-In, valid all day). Ride-shares can drop off in the new Museum Drop-Off on the east side of the museum. Bicycle racks are available on the south side of Jester Center and on the west side of the museum’s Smith Administration Building. Public transit is encouraged; Cap Metro bus routes 1, 3, 7, 10, 18, 19, 20, 801, and 803 have stops within walking distance.
Support for Second Saturdays at the Blanton is generously provided by H-E-B. Media Sponsor: The Austin Chronicle.
Feature Image Credit: Al Rendón, Selena Entre A Mi Mundo [Selena Enter My World], 1992, printed 2014, Archival pigment ink print, Gift of Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia, PA2023.CA.657
Time
June 8, 2024 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Sponsors
Support for Second Saturdays at the Blanton is generously provided by H-E-B. Media Sponsor: The Austin Chronicle.
