Events

From griffins and giants to demons and dragons, monsters have enthralled people throughout time. In medieval art and literature, these fanciful creatures give form to fears, curiosities, and fantasies of the unfamiliar and the unknown. Medieval Monsters: Terrors, Aliens, Wonders, organized by the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, will present a lively array of monsters that appear in more than fifty illuminated manuscripts from the European Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Each of the three sections of the exhibition—Terrors, Aliens, and Wonders—will explore the ways monsters functioned as the embodiment of power, the representation of marginalized groups in society, or the inspiration of awe.

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.

Ready for art after hours? We’re open till 9pm on the Third Thursday of every month! Explore our ever-changing galleries and enjoy free admission all day, including access to Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. You’ll also find tasty specials in our Blanton Café and gifts galore in our Museum Shop.

FREE ADMISSION every Thursday is made possible by The Moody Foundation.

The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Paid parking is available for $4 in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum to receive the discounted rate.

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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 myths and legends of Texas cowboys and longhorns run deep, but what about the brightly lit bustling cities, the rolling plains and painted canyons, the towering pines and swampy bayous, the crashing ocean waves on sandy beaches? This pop up features printed works by just as diverse a group of artists, mediums, and styles as the great lands of Texas. Join us in viewing these “Made In Texas” works from the Prints and Drawings collection that shine as bright as the stars above Big Bend, including Luis Jimenez, Robert Rauschenberg, Celia Alvarez Muñoz, David Bates, Eric Avery, and Melissa Miller. Featuring etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, mezzotints, letterpress, and screenprints spanning six decades.

This pop up is organized in conjunction with PrintAustin. PrintAustin is an artist-led nonprofit working with local venues and artists to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking. PrintAustin hosts its annual festival from January 15 through February 15.

Please note that the Blanton is modifying some of its programming schedule in 2020. The print pop-ups will be on hiatus after Lone Stardom on January 16, 2020, but will return in the summer. Check back to the Blanton’s events calendars for more details.

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.

Image Credit: Luis Jiménez, Untitled (Low Rider), 1994, Lithograph, 75 cm x 106 cm (29 ½ in. x 41 ¾ in.). Gift of Mona and Kenneth J. Hale, 2001

Keep Composers Weird is a residency program hosted by composer, Nathan Felix, for emerging composers held in Austin, providing an opportunity for selected composers from around the world to spend a week in Austin rehearsing, recording and premiering a live rendition of new music compositions.

KCW is sponsored by the Austin Creative Alliance and City of Austin Cultural Arts Division.

This event is included in the price of 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.