Blanton All Day: It Takes Two
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Event Details
WHEN/WHERE:
10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, February 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, 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. – Drawing to See: Grab a pencil & sketch pad and notice the unexpected as you make compositions in response to artworks. The more you draw, the more you’ll see! (No drawing experience necessary and all material provided.) Recommended for all visitors 6 years & up.
11 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.
11:30 a.m. – Looking Together: Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Let’s explore some of the visitor-favorites in our collection together! We’ll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Zine Workshop (time TBD) – Brit Schulte will facilitate a zine-making workshop with three tracks of difficulty.
Curator’s Choice: See Page by El Anatsui (Michener Building)
Hannah Klemm, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Hannah Klemm, discusses the monumental work Seepage by El Anatsui.
Art with an Expert: Hendrick Goltzius–Family and Friends (Smith Building)
Larry Silver, Farquhar Professor of Art History, emeritus, at the University of Pennsylvania specializes in painting and graphics of Northern Europe, particularly Germany and the Netherlands, during the era of Renaissance and Reformation.
Silver will discuss the intersecting networks of printmakers, painters, and designers surrounding Hendrick Goltzius (1558–1617), the most celebrated Netherlandish printmaker of his day. This program is part of special programming in association with Paper Vault show A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe.
Performances by Her Mana (Michener Building)
Experience Her Mana live at the Blanton, performing two sets inside the museum.
FOOD & DRINK: Pack a picnic or enjoy food / drinks for purchase by Vegan Nom and 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.