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Apr 14
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour – Paper Trails: Latin American Art in Print (1950-1995)
Apr 14
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Caminos de papel: El arte del grabado en América Latina (1950-1995)
Apr 18
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton's Collection
Apr 19
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Caminos de papel: El arte del grabado en América Latina (1950-1995)
Apr 19
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Public Tour – Paper Trails: Latin American Art in Print (1950-1995)

B Scene: Color Me Cute — Experience the museum after hours on April 24!

Celebrate the opening of American Modernism at the ultimate art party! Enjoy cocktails, creative activities, and captivating collections, then let live performances by Dossey and Jane Leo light up the night. Get advance tickets.

Public Tours: Included with Admission — Get more out of your museum visit!

Enjoy a guided tour of our major exhibitions and galleries on your next visit. Available in English and Spanish. Check Public Tours page for times.

On View & Upcoming

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American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas — Now on view!

This major exhibition presents over 80 rarely seen artworks by icons of American modern art.

Run the Code: Data-Driven Art Decoded by Thoma Foundation X Blanton Museum of Art — Now on view!

This immersive exhibition brings together art and technology in exciting, unexpected ways.

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen — On view until Sep 6

Multidisciplinary artist Tammy Nguyen presents brand-new work, including paintings, prints, and a handmade artist book.

Paper Trails: Latin American Art in Print (1950-1995) — Ending Apr 19!

Explore important portfolios of modern and contemporary Latin American printmaking in the collection of the Blanton Museum of Art.

Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley — Coming Sep 27

Fantastical figures land in Austin—don’t miss this major showcase of 15 years of artistic imagination.

Art with an Expert — Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these unique hour-long talks at our monthly Blanton All Day series. FREE for Blanton Members. Next up on May 10, hear from John P. Murphy, author of "New Deal Art: Culture and Crisis in the Great Depression," followed by a book signing in the store.

Read our 2025 Impact Report — Our latest report celebrates completed projects and expresses gratitude to our supporters, as well as our pride to be part of The University of Texas at Austin, our deep connection to the city of Austin, and why we are seen as a leader nationally.

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Explore The Collection

Austin — “Austin” is the culmination of Ellsworth Kelly’s seven-decade career and the only building he ever designed.

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European art — The over 330 European paintings in the Blanton’s collection range from late 14th-century gilded panels to 19th-century landscapes.

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Latin American art — The Blanton has one of the oldest and most comprehensive collections of modern & contemporary Latin American art in the country.

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American art — The Blanton’s collection of modern & contemporary U.S. art includes works made using new or unexpected materials, such as Sonya Clark’s “Madam C. J. Walker.”

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Prints & Drawings — The Blanton’s encyclopedic collection of 18,000 works on paper features examples from all the major printmaking centers in Europe and North America.

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