Saunter into spring with us over a full day of experiences and plenty to explore on the Blanton grounds!

Program Schedule

Experience Art at Michener Building

Join any of these guided offerings, created by our Education team to enhance your museum experience.

10:30 a.m. & 11:30 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.

1:30 p.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.

Additional activities at Various locations

Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Austin Ikebana Group - Austin Ikebana Group will demonstrate classical and contemporary styles of ikebana. Attendees can drop in and create their own arrangements.

Sound Bath Meditation - Cynthia Bernard of ATX Yoga will lead two 20-minute sound bath meditation sessions around Summer Circle by Richard Long.
Poetry for Self-Reflection - Austin Typewriter Ink will oversee this activity, with prompts for attendees to drop in and express themselves.

Curator's Choice: The Triumph of Death at Michener Building

Learn more about the colossal Triumph of Death (Triunfo de la muerte) by Artemio Rodríguez with Florencia Bazzano, Assistant Curator, Latin American Art, Blanton Museum of Art. The work is featured in In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships through July 20, 2025.

Art with an Expert: Claire Howard at Capitol Room, Check-in Building

Former Blanton curator and current Hansjörg Wyss Curator of Modern Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Claire Howard, will discuss the Gorky/Noguchi presentation of the In Creative Harmony exhibition. Organized by Hannah Klemm.

4pm-8pm: Pop-Up Print Exhibition: Garden of Delights at H-E-B Study Room

Root yourself in this special pop-up print show, presenting a colorful selection inspired by nature.

Cost:
$20: Ages 18 & up
$10: Ages 6-17
Free: Ages 5 & under
FREE for all Blanton Members

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