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An Impressionist Autumn

Audio-guide players are located at the exhibition entrance​.  “An Impressionist Autumn”Tickets, available online and on-site, include entry to both exhibitions, plus Museum general admission. The MFAH is the only venue for Monet to Picasso: A Very Private Collection and Berthe Morisot: Impressionist Original. • Monet to Picasso: A Very Private Collection features paintings by the pivotal artists who sparked the major

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.

Patron-Plus Members Preview “The Obama Portraits Tour”

Because of limited capacities, members are highly encouraged to get advance tickets online. Ticket availability cannot be guaranteed for drop-in visits. Support for the national tour has been generously provided by Bank of America. Generous support provided by:Susan and Fayez Sarofim H-E-BTony Chase and Dina al SowayelJoyce Z. GreenbergEllen S. Curatorial Lecture in Lynn Wyatt TheaterWhen you attend the preview, drop by for a prerecorded presentation by MFAH curator Anita Bateman and National Portrait Gallery curators Taína Caragol and Dorothy Moss.

Members Preview “The Obama Portraits Tour”

Because of limited capacities, members are highly encouraged to get advance tickets online. Ticket availability cannot be guaranteed for drop-in visits. Support for the national tour has been generously provided by Bank of America. Generous support provided by:Susan and Fayez Sarofim H-E-BTony Chase and Dina al SowayelJoyce Z. GreenbergEllen S. Curatorial Lecture in Brown Auditorium TheaterWhen you attend the preview, drop by for a prerecorded presentation by MFAH curator Anita Bateman and National Portrait Gallery curators Taína Caragol and Dorothy Moss.

Architecture Lecture | Saarinen House at Cranbrook: A Total Work of Art

Through tours, lectures, and online programming, he makes history come alive with a friendly, humorous nature, and deep passion for art and architecture. Before coming to Cranbrook, Adkisson worked for Robert A.M. Plan Your Visit Admission is free. This lecture takes place in Brown Auditorium Theater on the lower level of the Law Building. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Completed in 1930, Saarinen House is a showcase of its designer-residents’ talents and a vision statement for the revolutionary Cranbrook community. 

New Year Reflections

Dec 30, 2011 - There are also concerns posed by our regulatory obligations. Presently, it is not unusual for archives staff to drive several miles to our off-site facility, climb a ladder to retrieve a box and search through folders to retrieve what are essentially print-outs of records that exist on For over 25 years, there has been a social contract with the public – as well as with our own staff - to provide access to the museum’s archival record and there is an expectation that the access will continue, however, at present

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! …

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