Events

A picture is worth a thousand words, the adage goes, and artists have communicated messages and meaning with their art from the beginning of time. From the church-sponsored art of the 17th century to contemporary art reflecting on war, poverty, and politics, artists have sought to persuade the masses. See all of the ways artists convey messages on this tour of the Blanton\’s newly reimagined permanent collection.

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

Free admission on Thursdays.

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.

Join us for a free music-filled afternoon with The Austin Chamber Music Center performing contemporary compositions from Australia and New Zealand.

Beat the Rush is a performance series that features live music inspired by visual art on view.

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.

Experience the first-ever film made using indigenous Australian languages, and winner of the jury prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.  Directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr.

This screening will take place in our auditorium, located in our Smith building across the plaza from the main museum.

This event is FREE to attend and is part of our special programs in support of our exhibition “Ancestral Modern: Australian Aboriginal Art from the Kaplan and Levi Collection.”  Learn more about the exhibition HERE.

A series of intimate, 30-minute conversations about a single work of art in the museum’s galleries.

You can learn about this program in Fusebox Festival‘s interview with our Public Programs manager Adam Bennett HERE.

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.

Featuring contemporary painting and sculpture by Australian Aboriginal artists, Ancestral Modern celebrates the renaissance that has occurred since the 1970s within the millennia-old traditions of indigenous Australian art. Come explore how artists have translated motifs from traditional art forms, such as rock and body painting, to media that can be more easily shared with viewers—communicating beliefs and histories, laws and rituals, and a profound connection to the land.

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

Included with museum admission; Free for members and UT students, faculty, and staff.

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.