Calendar Week of Tuesday, August 16, 2022-Monday, August 22, 2022
2023 Studio School Annual Student Exhibition Through July 21, 2023
The 2023 Studio School Annual Student Exhibition features a juried selection of work created by students during the academic year.
09 Jun Fri / 2023
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m.This new documentary is a profound and expansive portrait of legendary jazz drummer, composer, bandleader, and activist Max Roach.
10 Jun Sat / 2023
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Studio Saturday at Rienzi
10 a.m.—NoonEnjoy Rienzi while you learn art fundamentals! Discover new techniques for drawing, sketching, and composition.
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Art Beyond Sight
Art Beyond Sight
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.This free gallery program is designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted.
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Installation view of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation.
Saturday Members Tour | “Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation”
11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation.
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Members Event | Art-Making Activity for Families “Woven Wonders”
1 p.m.—4 p.m.MFAH members at the Family Level and above are invited to an art-making activity inspired by Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
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MFAH Director Gary Tinterow
Conversations with the Director
5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.This discussion is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
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The Cool World
7 p.m.—9 p.m.This landmark independent film directed by Shirley Clarke reflects the harsh realities of Harlem street life through the story of 15-year-old Duke and his gang.
11 Jun Sun / 2023
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MFAH on the Move | Bilingual Zumba
11 a.m.—NoonMeet up at the Museum for free Zumba on Sunday morning with FitMix Communities.
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Indian Coromandel Coast, Canopy or Hanging, 18th century, cotton, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection.
Opening Lecture | “Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
2 p.m.—3 p.m.Explore the exhibition Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection with the guest co-curator.
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Dancing the Twist in Bamako
5 p.m.—7:15 p.m.The youth of Bamako dance the twist to rock ’n’ roll music (newly imported from the West) and dream of political renewal.
