Calendar Week of Sunday, May 21, 2023-Saturday, May 27, 2023

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.
01 Jun Thu / 2023
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Chocolat
7 p.m.—8:45 p.m.Celebrated filmmaker Claire Denis drew on her childhood experiences in 1960s French colonial Africa for this absorbing feature-film debut.
02 Jun Fri / 2023
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MFAH Playdate
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Opening Reception | “2023 Studio School Annual Student Exhibition”
6 p.m.—8 p.m.Celebrate the opening of the 2023 Studio School Annual Student Exhibition at the Glassell School of Art.
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A Gaza Weekend
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m.A British journalist tries to escape Israel after the UN imposes an embargo from land, air, and sea due to the spreading of a virus.
03 Jun Sat / 2023
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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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Anita N. Bateman, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Photograph by Isaac JamesBehind-the-Scenes Experience for Benefactor & Leadership Circle Members
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.“At the Vanguard of Collecting and Curating” MFAH members at the Benefactor level, and members of the Leadership Circle, are invited to this presentation by Anita N. Bateman, associate curator of modern and contemporary art.
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Mediterranean Fever
3 p.m.—5 p.m.Waleed is an aspiring writer suffering from chronic depression who cultivates a relationship with a petty criminal neighbor.
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Alam
7 p.m.—9 p.m.A Palestinian-Israeli high schooler undergoes a political awakening when he falls for the outspoken new girl in his class.
04 Jun Sun / 2023
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Sunday Family Studio
1 p.m.—3 p.m.Create and learn in this workshop for families. Explore a work of art in the galleries, then make your own masterpiece in the studio.
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.