We need art—and you.
Gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations directly impact the Blanton.
From collection research and planning new exhibitions to developing innovative programs for the public and inspiring educational resources for students, we’re committed to connecting our diverse audiences with art and bringing joy, inspiration, and learning to their lives. Your generous contributions have and will continue to support the important role we play across campus, our community, and beyond.
Explore the various ways you can make a meaningful contribution to the Blanton.
Support thought-provoking, dynamic exhibitions that feature art from around the world, spanning mediums and time periods.
Enrich arts education for thousands of school children each year.
Enhance the educational and cultural experience of University students from across disciplines.
Help strengthen and care for the Blanton’s world-class collection of art.
In addition, making an unrestricted gift is very impactful and will help support the museum’s mission and areas of greatest need, including our team and programs.
Your gift today. Art forever.
We need your help to conserve an important painting in the Blanton’s collection. Despite our state-of-the-art facility and high standards, artworks age over time, and it’s our duty to preserve them. Our current priority is the early 17th-century painting Pastoral Landscape by French artist Claude Lorrain. This masterpiece is crucial to our collection and has inspired generations of landscape painters.
Your contribution to this year’s annual fund will support the careful conservation of Pastoral Landscape, ensuring it can be enjoyed for many more years. As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive behind-the-scenes updates on the progress of conservation, as well as a virtual unveiling of the artwork once treatment is completed in early 2025.
Fundraising Events
Fundraising events provide an opportunity for individuals and corporations to support the Blanton while being part of major art world gatherings and some of Austin’s best and most memorable moments.
2025 Blanton Gala
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Blanton Gala on March 29, 2025 — a night of art, culture, and philanthropy that you won’t want to miss. For more information, contact us at at development@blantonmuseum.org or (512) 471-5482.
Business Partnerships
Our newly established Business Partnership program gives companies an exciting way to be involved with the Blanton and help shape the future of Austin. We can guide you to the partnership level that meets your company’s marketing and community impact goals. Popular events like the Blanton Gala also offer sponsors brand recognition, special museum access, and more.
To begin a conversation about partnering with the museum, please contact Julia Roach at julia.roach@blantonmuseum.org.
Major Gift Circles
Our Major Gift Circles recognize philanthropic supporters giving $10,000 or more annually who provide vital funding for the museum. These donors are also invited to engage with the Blanton through special programming, events, and other opportunities. Learn more about Major Gift Circles at the Blanton and make your gift today!
Gift Planning
Calling all art lovers! Including the Blanton in your estate plans is an important investment in the museum’s future and its commitment to excellence. Your future gift can provide unrestricted financial support for the museum or strengthen a specific area of interest, such as exhibitions, acquisitions and collection care, or education. The Mari and James A. Michener Society recognizes donors who have provided for the Blanton through a planned gift or made a provision for the museum in their estate plans.
Every time you visit the Blanton, you experience the impact of planned gifts made decades ago. Every schoolchild who walks through the museum’s doors is learning thanks to the generosity of past patrons. Read a message from Director Simone J. Wicha about the importance of planned giving.
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, planned gifts to the Blanton may be made through a range of options that can maximize benefits to you, your loved ones, and the museum. This summary provides an overview of the many ways you can ensure a thriving future for the Blanton and meet your own financial goals.
In honor of its namesakes, the Mari and James A. Michener Society recognizes donors who have provided for the Blanton through a planned gift or made a provision for the museum in their estate plans. Through their thoughtful generosity and foresight, these supporters play an important role in helping the museum reach new heights and have a lasting impact on generations of future students and visitors. Planned gift donors to the Blanton also are welcomed into the Texas Leadership Society at the University.
Please see the Michener Society overview for more details, including a listing of our current members.
More Information
For more information on supporting the museum, please email us at development@blantonmuseum.org
To make a gift by check, please mail your contribution to the following address — with a note indicating the gift is for the Blanton:
Texas Development, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, Mail Stop A3000, Austin, TX 78712