Media Contact

For media kits and high-res images, or to schedule an interview or museum visit, please contact:

Katie Bruton
Senior PR & Media Manager

katie.bruton@blantonmuseum.org
(512) 471 -0241

Press Releases

The Blanton Museum of Art, view from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with the Michener Gallery Building, Smith Building, and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. Photo by Sloan Breeden Photography.
Blanton Museum Bucks U.S. Trend, Sets Attendance Record After Renovation
Install Naranjo Morse 2
New Exhibition at Blanton Museum Reveals How Artists Spark Creativity in One Another
Jacob Matham, Summer, plate 2 from The Seasons
New Exhibition Tells the Stories of Printmaking Families Across Europe
24.11.09 Tavares Strachan Install 01
Tavares Strachan’s Immersive Exhibition at the Blanton Uplifts Hidden Histories
Visitors on the Blanton grounds with the petals and native landscaping, with views of Austin by Ellsworth Kelly to the north, the Smith Building (Check-In) to the west, and the Michener Gallery Building to the east with Verde, que te quiero verde [Green, How I Want You Green] by Carmen Herrera.
The Blanton and Justine’s Brasserie Announce Café Partnership
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Recent Coverage

Time out, new Blanton Exhibit Explores the power of artistic partnerships

The Art Newspaper, Austin’s Blanton Museum reimagines its grounds as a place for a university campus, city and community

KXAN, Blanton Museum sees record attendance in 2024 despite half of US museums reporting low numbers

The New York Times, Austin’s Artful Blanton Museum Says: Come On In

The art newspaper, the week in art podcast featuring a baroque printmaking family

Press Ticket Requests

Please request a press ticket to the museum or upcoming public program in advance of your visit.

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Filming & Photography Requests

Please request editorial photo & video shoots in the museum at least 5 days in advance, if possible.

University rules prohibit photography or filming for commercials or advertisements on campus, as well as filming that implies endorsement of a business or organization (including nonprofits).

Student Requests

We cannot accommodate requests for photography or filming for non-news student projects. Occasionally, we can accommodate interview requests for UT Austin student projects if enough advance notice is given.