Members Exclusive Access: Evening at the Museum

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New Date! December 10 MORE INFO

Celebrate the spirit of the season with “Members Exclusive Access: Evening at the Museum.” MFAH members are invited to enjoy the exhibitions Calder-Picasso and Incomparable Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston when the Museum is closed to the public. The special exhibition New Light on Old Masters: European Art from Houston Collections, 1300–1700 is also open for viewing. The sounds of jazz ensemble the Sam Dinkins, III Trio enhance the evening.

Please note: Masks are required in “Calder-Picasso” and “Incomparable Impressionism.” Only the Beck Building is open for this event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the last admission is at 8 p.m.

• Calder-Picasso explores the prolific affinities between Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso, revealing the radical innovation and enduring influence of their art. More Info

• Incomparable Impressionism features 100 of the most significant paintings and works on paper from the renowned collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. More Info

• New Light on Old Masters brings together a diverse array of masterpieces illuminating the richness of art made during the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. More Info

Admission (New Date! December 10)
Members are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as capacity is limited.

Questions?
Call the members hotline at 713.639.7550, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Calder-Picasso” is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in partnership with the Calder Foundation, New York; Musée National Picasso-Paris (MNPP); and the Fundación Almine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso para el Arte (FABA).

     

This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

This exhibition is made possible in part by a grant from:

Major support provided by:
Bobbie Nau

Additional generous support provided by:
M.D. Anderson Foundation
PHILLIPS
Giorgio Armani Corporation
Sara Paschall Dodd and William S. Denton, III
Virginia and Lee Lahourcade 
John and Kathy Orton
Minnette Robinson

“Incomparable Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.



Lead foundation underwriting is provided by:

Lead Corporate Sponsor:

Major support is provided by:
Anne and Charles Duncan

Additional generous support is provided by:
1661 Tanglewood
Melza and Ted Barr
Polly and Murry Bowden
Linnet F. Deily
Samuel F. Gorman
Cecily E. Horton
Ann G. Trammell 
Jeanie Kilroy Wilson 
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Endowment for Exhibitions
Jonathan Blackwood and Dean Maddalena
Bettie Cartwright 
Rosanette S. Cullen
Joyce Z. Greenberg
Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer in memory of Frances Wells Stuart

“New Light on Old Masters: European Art from Houston Collections, 1300–1700” is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Location

Audrey Jones Beck Building
5601 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
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