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The Art of the Short Film

Sep 14, 2015 - Filmgoers receive a ballot and vote for their favorite film and actor; watch for our announcement of the winners here and on social media. Quite often our audiences' taste aligns with the favorites worldwide. Martin Scorsese memorably interviewed his parents early in his career for a short film, Italianamerican. Short films have always been part of the Museum's year-round offerings, and our audiences enjoy them very much. Since we have several shorts programs coming up, I've been thinking about short-form filmmaking lately.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival

Oct 26, 2018 - The opening-night film for this year’s festival, screening on November 8, is a documentary musical. Maria by Callas is catnip for opera fans. Another coup is Roma, the new film by Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Y tu Mamá También) that has bowled over the critics. Opening-night films have often featured musical performances, which I like to add in order to accentuate the liveness of our events.

“Stronger than COVID-19” Empowering Houston High School Seniors to Reclaim the Narrative of Their Senior Year

Aug 21, 2020 - We have seen families draw together, and we continue to see that we shape the reality of our world by the vision we uphold for our children, our families, and our communities. Bonner-Hancock, HISD’s secondary visual arts curriculum specialist; Jennifer Beradino, senior manager of object-based learning at the MFAH; and HISD art teachers, we structured the project in a way that generated a creative platform for While in quarantine, I realized that a lot was taken for granted …” Stronger than COVID-19: Empowering the seniors of Houston Independent School District to reclaim the narrative of their senior year. Explore the Online Exhibition

Fall Art Classes for Kids

Aug 28, 2020 - Fall art classes for kids are ready and waiting! Register your young artist for classes and workshops—virtual and in-person—at the Glassell School of Art. The colorful worlds of painting and drawing await in the “Color Me Happy” class, for ages 4 to 6. “Fun with Fashion,” for ages 8 to 10, explores the world of fashion design. Browse the full schedule, and register early for the best selection. Looking for activities on Saturdays and Sundays? The Junior School offers weekend classes and workshops, too.

Thanks for a great year!

Dec 29, 2016 - We hope you had a great year. We did, thanks to you. Press play, and enjoy! …

Poetry Inspired by “Kehinde Wiley” (Part 1 of 2)

Plan Your Visit Admission is free with your RSVP—register here. This event takes place before the Museum opens, inside the exhibition galleries in the Beck Building. 

Members Event | Art-Making Activity for Families “Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage”

Plan Your Visit This event takes place in the classroom adjacent to the Hirsch Library on the lower level of the Beck Building, and the exhibition is located on the upper level of the Law Building. Support for the national exhibition tour is provided by generous grants from the Henry Luce Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.Generous support is provided by:Bettie CartwrightTexas CapitalJereann and Holland ChaneyJBD Designed for families with children ages 4 to 12, the art activity offers participants the opportunity to express themselves through collage using magazines, colored paper, and bold fabrics.

MFAH After Hours | Celebrating the Centennial

Exclusive Access for Members | April 12, 2024The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened its doors on April 12, 1924. Let’s mark this momentous occasion together!  Tickets MFAH Members: Free Member Guests: $20 Plan Your Visit See the evening’s full schedule of events. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map Questions? 

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

Tickets $9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+) Plan Your Visit This screening takes place in Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building. Known for decades mostly by its reissue title, Three Broadway Girls, this bubbly comedy from Hollywood’s racy pre-Code era follows three former showgirls who pool their limited resources to rent a luxurious apartment in New York Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms.

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