Name: Blanton B scene: September 2023
Start: 2023-9-22T18:00+0:00
End: 2023-9-22T22:30+0:00

Event Type 2 B Scene

Current Month

september

2023fri22sep6:00 pmfri10:30 pmBlanton B scene: September 2023Save the date for Austin's art party

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Event Details

WHEN/WHERE: 6:00-10:30 p.m., Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712

Event Details

WHEN/WHERE: 6:00-10:30 p.m., Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712

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GENERAL ADMISSION:
$30: Ages 18+
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under

MEMBER ADMISSION:
$20: Ages 18+
$ 5: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under

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.)

Celebrate ancient Maya art and contemporary Latino art at B Scene! DJ sets from Chulita Vinyl Club and Grammy Award-winning producer Adrian Quesada will set the tone as you explore two new exhibitions late into the night. Plus, hear from the Blanton’s first curator of Latino art, Claudia Zapata, and slow it down with art during signature Slow Looking tours.

SCHEDULE (times subject to change)
— 6:00 p.m. Chulita Vinyl Club.
— 8:00 p.m. Latino art tour by Claudia Zapata. Upon arrival, check with our Visitor Services team for more info on this tour.
— 8:30 p.m. Adrian Quesada [DJ Set].
— 6:30 p.m. & 9.00 p.m. Slow Looking art experiences. Meet at the top of the main staircase 5 minutes before the tour.

BITES & BEVS
— Blanton Members get exclusive access to the Member’s Lounge and complimentary bites and beverages by Comedor and Garage.
— Drinks and food will be available for purchase from Tamale Addiction and Four Brothers “Venezuelan Kitchen.”

A man wearing dark trousers, an orange jacket, sunglasses and a hat, leaning against a light blue wall — Adrian Quesada – photo by Jackie Lee Young.

11 different people standing in a group with a colorful graphic background. Some of them are holding vinyl records — Chulita Vinyl Club – photo by Essentials Creative.

Enjoy late access till 10pm to Austin and our galleries, our Museum Store, and these special exhibitions:

A 300–600 CE sculpture from Maya depicting a person inside a monstrous costume. The head is positioned in the mouth of the beast's costume

Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Art from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art – This exhibition explores the rich world of the supernatural in ancient Maya art, through 200 works from LACMA’s notable collection — including ceramic vessels and figurines, and greenstone jewelry from present-day Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. On view in our Butler Gallery.

An unsmiling young woman sitting with her hair tied back while wearing boxing gloves, shorts, and a sports bra.

Unbreakable: Feminist Visions from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection – This show presents artworks with an emphasis on Latina and Chicana artists and their stories of survival and resilience. On view in our Latino art gallery.

A painting of a vast blue sky with lots of orange clouds over it. At the bottom is the beach front with waves lapping around

If the Sky Were Orange: Art in the Time of Climate Change – This special two-part exhibition explores the history and contemporary urgency of climate-related issues. Guest curated by journalist Jeff Goodell. On view in our Contemporary Project, Paper Vault, and Film & Video galleries.

Check our Before You Visit web page to plan your visit and to read further information on available amenities. 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.

Time

(Friday) 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time

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Event Type 2: B Scene