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What's Happening

Blanton All Day: Color Splash — Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition on March 14.

Add a splash of art to your weekend! 🎨 Celebrate the opening of American Modernism with live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.

Sound Break with Conspirare — Bring the family out for an afternoon concert.

Enjoy a live choral performance during your Spring Break visit on March 19! Included with admission. Free for members.

On View & Upcoming

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American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas — Coming Mar 8

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 — Coming Mar 8

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

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen — Now on view!

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) — On view until 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 26

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 March 14, hear from Doug Woodham, author of "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon," followed by a book signing. Limited seating, advance reservations recommended.

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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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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You’d make a great member! It’s a win-win: members enjoy free admission and support the arts in our community. Plus, July is Member Appreciation Month so expect more extras!

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I'm a member of the Blanton because it's the heart of art in Austin. It's the great museum that we have.

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Everytime I come here it's a new experience. You're never going to see the same works of art twice.

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University — The Blanton welcomes students from all departments, colleges, and schools on UT’s campus — as well as Austin-area colleges and universities — to explore our galleries as an extension of their classroom learning.

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