Event Type 2 Creative Harmony
February
Event Details
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:00am – 8:00pm (CT) Blanton Members get a first look at all major exhibitions. Hailed by CULTURED
Event Details
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:00am – 8:00pm (CT)
Blanton Members get a first look at all major exhibitions. Hailed by CULTURED as “one of the nine U.S. museum shows you shouldn’t miss in the first half of 2025,” the new exhibition In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships opens to the public on Sunday, February 16—but members get to see it first and without the crowds at Member Preview Day.
FREE for all Blanton Members.
Not yet a member? Join at bit.ly/BlantonMembership
Time
February 15, 2025 10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712
MEMBER ADMISSION:
$20: Ages 18+
$5: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
GENERAL ADMISSION:
$30: Ages 18+
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
(Please note, regular museum discounts such as UT-Austin ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Student, and Senior do not apply for special events.
Celebrate the brand-new exhibition In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships with a night of notorious couples and artful pairs. Costumes encouraged.

Featuring:
- Hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm, presented by Resound
- ATX Artist Talk with creative couple Tamara Johnson and Trey Burns
- Collaborative drawing activity
- Writing love notes with Austin Typewriter Ink
- Karaoke Lounge for duets
- Photobooth
- Food & drink for purchase including personal cheese boards (while supplies last)
- Galleries and Museum Store (open late till 10 p.m.)
- *Member perks: $4 discounted parking and access to a free tarot reading (first come, first served). 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:

PAPER VAULT (Second Floor)
A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe (Part I, 1500–1700)

BUTLER GALLERY (Ground Floor)
In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships

FILM & VIDEO GALLERY (Second Floor)
Mónica de Miranda: Path to the Stars
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.
Support for B Scene: Double Take at the Blanton is provided in part by KUTX.
Time
February 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
March
Event Details
Join us for a guided experience of In Creative Harmony, exploring the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of
Event Details
Join us for a guided experience of In Creative Harmony, exploring the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of artists: inter-generational Mexican printmakers José Guadalupe Posada and Artemio Rodríguez; friends and innovators in abstract painting and sculpture Arshile Gorky and Isamu Noguchi; and Nora Naranjo Morse and her daughter Eliza Naranjo Morse. Through close looking and conversation, we will make meaningful connections to the works of art on display. Learn more about the show on the “In Creative Harmony” exhibition page.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Our tours can accommodate a maximum of 25 people on a first come, first serve basis. Please check-in with our Visitor Services Desk to secure your place.
Check our Before You Visit page when planning your trip. The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
March 1, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Event Details
Acompáñenos en una experiencia guiada de In Creative Harmony, que explora las formas en que los artistas se inspiran mutuamente, destacando las relaciones entre tres
Event Details
Acompáñenos en una experiencia guiada de In Creative Harmony, que explora las formas en que los artistas se inspiran mutuamente, destacando las relaciones entre tres parejas de artistas: los grabadores mexicanos intergeneracionales José Guadalupe Posada y Artemio Rodríguez; los amigos e innovadores de la pintura y la escultura abstractas Arshile Gorky e Isamu Noguchi; y Nora Naranjo Morse y su hija Eliza Naranjo Morse. A través de la observación atenta y la conversación, formaremos conexiones significativas con las obras de arte expuestas. Aprenda más sobre la exposición en la página «In Creative Harmony».
Se ruega llegar al menos 15 minutos antes del comienzo de la visita. Nuestras visitas tienen capacidad para un máximo de 25 personas, atendidas por orden de llegada. Por favor, regístrese en nuestro mostrador de atención al visitante para asegurar su lugar.
Busque actualizaciones revisando nuestra página Antes de Su Visita (Before You Visit) cuando planifique su visita. El Blanton está ubicado en la intersección de Congress Avenue y Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Hay estacionamiento de pago disponible en el Brazos Garage, localizado en la esquina de Brazos Street y Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Los miembros de Blanton sólo pagan 4 dólares por estacionarse ahí: traiga su boleto de estacionamiento al mostrador de servicios al visitante para pagarlo. El público en general debe pagar la tarifa normal directamente en la caja del estacionamiento.
Time
March 2, 2025 1:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
Join us for a guided experience of In Creative Harmony, exploring the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of
Event Details
Join us for a guided experience of In Creative Harmony, exploring the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of artists: inter-generational Mexican printmakers José Guadalupe Posada and Artemio Rodríguez; friends and innovators in abstract painting and sculpture Arshile Gorky and Isamu Noguchi; and Nora Naranjo Morse and her daughter Eliza Naranjo Morse. Through close looking and conversation, we will make meaningful connections to the works of art on display. Learn more about the show on the “In Creative Harmony” exhibition page.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Our tours can accommodate a maximum of 25 people on a first come, first serve basis. Please check-in with our Visitor Services Desk to secure your place.
Check our Before You Visit page when planning your trip. The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
March 2, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at
Event Details
WHEN/WHERE:
10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025
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, other regular discounts such as UT-Austin ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Museum Reciprocal, and Senior do not apply.)
EVENT SCHEDULE
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON. All events subject to change. The galleries open till 8 p.m.

Experience Art (Michener Building)
Join any of these guided offerings, created by our Education team to enhance your museum experience.
10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – Look & Listen Storytime: Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to picture books paired with works of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4-8 years old.
1:30 p.m. – Looking Together: What questions do we ask when interpreting an artwork? Find out with Blanton educators as we explore visitor-favorites in our collection, engage in creative group activities, and make meaningful connections together. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Additional Activities:
Bracelet Making with Sea of Beads – Join in a stretch bracelet making activity, facilitated by Sea of Beads.
Printmaking Demo with Artemio Rodriguez – Artist Artemio Rodriguez will showcase a live demonstration of his linocut printmaking technique.

Curator’s Choice: Zoot Suit (Michener Building)
Learn more about Zoot Suit by Ignacio Gomez with Claudia Zapata, Associate Curator, Latino Art, Blanton Museum of Art, who will discuss the symbolism behind this iconic look.

Art with an Expert: Artemio Rodriguez (Smith Building)
Hear from exhibiting artist Artemio Rodriguez, discussing his work and that of José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913), considered the father of modern Mexican printmaking. Organized by Vanessa Davidson, Research Curator of Latin American Art, Blanton Museum of Art. Explore the exhibition In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships and view works by both Rodriguez and Posada in the show.
Additional Programming: The artist will also be showcasing a special printmaking demo.

Performances by Mélat (Moody Patio)
Enjoy live performances by Austin artist Mélat.

Food & Drink
B.Y.O.P. [bring your own picnic] and enjoy it on the grounds. Food / Drink for purchase by Only Momo & Haymaker.
Go to our Before You Visit page for more details and information when planning your visit. Visit our FAQs section to help plan your day 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 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 Blanton All Day is generously provided by H-E-B. Media Sponsor: The Austin Chronicle.
Time
March 8, 2025 10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)