Design Council

As part of the decorative arts department, Design Council focuses on the defining role that art objects and design play in everyday life. For those with and interest in decorative arts, design, craft and architecture, the Design Council offers a selection of activities designed to further cultivate a strong appreciation for the field. Throughout the year, members enjoy lectures, visits to private collections, behind-the-scenes exhibition tours, panel discussions and studio visits. Design Council also supports the Museum’s growing collection of decorative arts, craft, and design. The membership year culminates with excitement at the annual vote as the curatorial staff presents members with a selection of works to purchase for the Museum’s permanent collection.

Past program highlights include:

• Private reception and curator-led exhibition tour of Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within
• A behind-the-scenes tour of Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen
• Guest speaker: Houston architect, Ben Koush, talking about his new book Heat, Money, God: Texas and Modern Architecture

Please note that a current MFAH membership is required to join Design Council. Visit mfah.org/jointoday for information about MFAH membership levels and benefits.

For more information or questions, please contact:
Ashley Powell, Senior Development Officer, Curatorial Affairs
713-639-7594
[email protected]