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  1. Last Chance to See Video Art

    Nov 9, 2012 - Simpson is an artist who has shaped the course of art history, yet surprisingly, many people are still unfamiliar with her art. Head over to the museum's Glassell School of Art soon, before the show closes on November 25. This year has been groundbreaking for video-art exhibitions in Houston, and Frater’s show is a compelling addition to the mix.

  2. Art for the Mind and Spirit

    Sep 7, 2012 - The art activities used in Art for the Mind and Spirit are largely the same as the ones you’ll find at the museum. “The goal is to create a family experience, and for the participants to be inspired by works of art.” ’s all about art, self-expression, empowerment, and community. —Kris Bergquist, MFAH family programs manager 4) Art outreach measures success in a different way. Art for the Mind and Spirit celebrates its successes not in attendance numbers but in smiling faces.

  3. Art Crowd Meetup | Happy Hour Friday

    Are you a Museum member but not yet part of Art Crowd? Join the Art Crowd today! Not yet a Museum member? Join the MFAH now and add on an Art Crowd membership to enjoy free access to Art Crowd experiences for a full year. Tickets Exclusive to members of the Art Crowd patron group Museum admission and one drink ticket are included About Art CrowdThe Art Crowd add-on membership is designed for MFAH members in their 20s and 30s. Current Art Crowd members are invited to meet up, mix, and mingle in a light, social setting during Happy Hour Friday.   Tickets include one free drink. Additional drinks are available for purchase with credit card only.

  4. Picturing the Senses in European Art

    The five senses as a theme in art, however, did not appear until the medieval period, when sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste were often associated with vice. Comprising works selected primarily from the collections of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation and the MFAH, Picturing the Senses in European Art offers an opportunity to see some works that are not often on display and to

  5. Pasted Papers: The Art of Collage

    The art of collage has a long and distinguished history. The 20 works in this exhibition explore the art of collage, a term derived from the French verb coller (to glue). Soon after, other modern art movements, including Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, worked with collage.

  6. 5A: African American Art Advisory Association

    art for all people. Celebrate the accomplishments of African American artists by becoming a member of the African American Art Advisory Association (5A). Past program highlights include: An evening with the Museum’s director and curators of modern and contemporary art, focusing on two major acquisitions for the collection: works by Kara Walker and Mark Bradford.

  7. Conversations with Artists | “Data-Driven Art”

    Tonight, Jason Salavon and Norwood Viviano discuss “Data-Driven Art” with robotics technologist Rashed Haq. Lisa Volpe, associate curator of photography, introduces the program.

  8. Workshop | The Art of Paint Making

    Tickets | SOLD OUT $65 per person Plan Your Visit This workshop takes place in Studio 10 at the Glassell School of Art. Parking Information | MFAH Campus Map Learn MoreDiscover the artistry of Arielle Masson in the exhibition Arielle Masson: Chaotic Nodes, on view through October 6 at the Glassell School of Art.

  9. Art Activities Inspired by “Afro-Atlantic Histories”

    Nov 12, 2021 - The exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories inspires these art projects. Use the step-by-step activity guides and how-to videos below to make your own art at home. Art-Making Activity | Exploring Your Heritage and Creating a MapThe art and cartography of Hank Willis Thomas (born 1976) provides insight about connections to heritage. “Afro-Atlantic Histories” is co-organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Museu de Arte de Sāo Paulo in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

  10. At-Home Activity | Let’s Make Wearable Art

    Jun 27, 2021 - wool to create your own wearable art. Art-Making Activity | Exploring Dry Felting to Create a Brooch• Activity Guide PDF Family Programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, receive generous support from the Junior League of Houston, Inc. A stunning designer hat from the MFAH collection of decorative arts, craft, and design provides the inspiration for this hands-on art project. • Yves Saint Laurent, “Swept Brim Hat” / view online Learn about dry felting, and use