B Scene: Surrealism Soirée

WHEN/WHERE: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712

(Please note, regular museum discounts such as UT-Austin ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Student, and Senior do not apply for special events.)

Surrealism is 100 years old — santé! Celebrate during a museum night only the Blanton could dream up. *Costumes encouraged! (Need inspiration? Visit Long Live Surrealism! in our galleries.)

*Please refer to our costume policy. Restrictions apply only when entering the galleries and Austin.

Featuring:

• Music by The Octopus Project, presented by Resound. DJ Set by Near Mint.
• ATX Artist Talk with Conner O’Leary
• Slow Looking experience with museum educator
• Dream interpretation with Chosen Eyes
• Stream-of-consciousness writing with Austin Typewriter Ink
• Surrealist artmaking for all ages
• Magic Mirror Photobooth (plus aura photography for Blanton Members)
• Food & drink for purchase feat. dreamy cocktails & mocktails and delicious plant-based sushi rolls by Nori (while supplies last)
• Galleries and Museum Store (with Surrealist swag) open late till 10 p.m.
• *Member perks: $4 discounted parking, access to free aura photography, and a free drink ticket for a dreamy mocktail or non-alcoholic drink of choice. Not yet a member? Find out how to join.

Austin by Ellsworth Kelly and the galleries will be open through 10 p.m., as well as these special exhibitions:

Check our Before You Visit web page to plan your visit and to read further information on available amenities. Parking at Brazos Garage during B Scene will be $15 for general and $4 discounted rate for members. If you have any questions on accessibility, please email us on accessibility@blantonmuseum.org or call us during museum opening hours on 512-471-5482.