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Art for the Mind and Spirit

Sep 7, 2012 - Anyone who knows anything about Houston knows that our city is famous for its massive, state-of-the-art Medical Center. The children are not always able to visit the museum in person, so Art for the Mind and Spirit has to be creative with its teaching materials. “What I take away with me from every visit is the awareness of just how much the artistic process can affect a child’s mood in a positive way. I see their self-confidence increase and their spirits uplifted.”

A New Online Exhibition Explores #5WomenArtists

Mar 8, 2017 - Then, read more about our #5WomenArtists activities happening this month. an important advocate for the acceptance of photography as an artistic medium. Our goal is that the next time you’re asked to name five women artists, you’re empowered with the knowledge you need.

Virtual Cinema | A Tantalizing Documentary on Artist & Mathematician M.C. Escher

Jan 17, 2021 - SEE THE TRAILER Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris and the Vaughn Foundation. New AudienceAfter decades of being largely ignored by the artistic establishment, Escher suddenly found himself championed by San Francisco hippies, who reproduced his black-and-white woodcuts as psychedelic posters—usually without is provided by Nina and Michael Zilkha; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Lois Chiles Foundation; ILEX Foundation; L’Alliance Française de Houston; and The Foundation for

A Summer Salute to Legendary Actor Alec Guinness

Jul 5, 2017 - Our tribute concludes with a 60th-anniversary revival of The Bridge on the River Kwai, which earned Guinness an Academy Award for Best Actor. See the full schedule and get tickets for the series, screening July 7–August 5. But we’ve found a worthy successor in this summer’s series, Alec Guinness: An Actor for All Seasons.

“Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville” completes U.S. Tour at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Oct 13, 2016 - Paul Getty Museum’s Antiquities Conservation Department in Los Angeles for a comprehensive conservation treatment. “We’re particularly grateful to the Getty Museum for their expertise and dedication in conserving the Berthouville Treasure, paving the way for additional research and study of these important antiquities.” The MFAH is also home to the Glassell School of Art and its acclaimed Core Residency Program and Junior and Studio Schools; and the International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA), a leading research institute for 20th-century

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! …

Members Art-Making for Families | "Louvre Couture"

Plan Your Visit This event takes place in the classroom on the Lower Level of the Law Building. 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.

2025 Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers