Events

Sunday, September 15
2-4 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of mash-ups, multisensory performances, and more in response to Jeffrey Gibson’s exhibition This Is the Day which includes recent work that draws from his Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, queer identity, and deep engagement with source materials. Artists from Austin, San Antonio, and beyond will respond to the multi-faceted influences that manifest in Gibson’s work ranging from 1980s music, jazz, and soul music to literature and theory to contemporary pop culture.

There will be timed performances throughout the museum by House of Kenzo, Ben Aqua, Jose Villalobos, R. Eric McMaster, Panoramic Voices & Brent Baldwin, Thalea String Quartet, Block Party Collective: Brianna Figueroa, Siri Gurudev, Christine Gwillim, and Michael Love, Tom Echols, Martín Rodriguez, & Verena Gaudy.

Tag your experience on social media with #blantonsoundspace.

SoundSpace is generously underwritten by Michael Chesser.

Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum for payment and validation.

Come join us for a dynamic look at the Blanton’s world-class art collection!  Our trained docent will guide you through fan favorites found in our Latin American, European, and Modern and Contemporary galleries, providing context and insights behind the artworks on display.  Our main and specialized galleries (including the Paper Vault, Film & Video, and Contemporary Project galleries) change regularly so you will always see something new on every visit.  Learn more about our permanent collection HERE.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Our tours can accommodate large groups, but we encourage you to check-in with our Visitor Services Desk to secure your place.

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 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum.

The joys and perils of education may seem long ago for some, so let’s refresh memories and enlighten young minds with a nostalgic set of images celebrating our thirst for knowledge. Featuring artists from the United States, Europe and Mexico, enjoy viewing a special selection of works from the 16th to 21st century.

Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.

The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.  Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum for payment and validation.

Image Credit: Thomas Hart Benton, “Instruction,” 1940, lithograph, gift of the Still Water Foundation, 1992.

Enjoy a special performance featuring TakeNote!, the chorus’s premiere small group ensemble who will make their debut concert!  The group will challenge the human vocal range and explore the musical genre spectrum from Latin chant to the contemporary sounds of Pentatonix.

The award-winning Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, is a TTBB chorus, based in Austin, TX and is the longest, continually running men’s chorus in Austin. From local churches and theaters in the Austin area, to Carnegie Hall in New York City, to the concert halls of international locales, the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus has a rich performance history that spans over 30 years!

Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.

The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.  Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum.

Join us for another event in this series of intimate, 30-minute conversations about a single work of art in the museum’s galleries.

Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.

The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.  Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum for payment and validation.