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Object Lessons: Recent Discoveries from George Washington's Mount Vernon

Erby discusses some of the surprising facets of life at Mount Vernon and the complicated stories of the men, women, and children who lived there.   Plan Your Visit Admission is free. The lecture takes place in the Kilroy Visitor and Education Center at Bayou Bend. To participate in a virtual viewing via Zoom, register here. Each revelation adds texture and specificity to our knowledge of the past.   In this lecture, Adam T. Erby dives into four recent additions to Mount Vernon’s collections and the surprising stories each tells.

Studio & Gallery Visit | "In Living Color"

Plan Your Visit Admission is free. No RSVP required. This event takes place on Level 3 of the Glassell School of Art. The Jubilee Quilt Circle of the Community Artists' Collective invites you to visit their studio space at the Glassell School of Art.

High and Low (Tengoku to jigoku)

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. Adapting Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom, the film moves effortlessly from compelling race-against-time thriller to exacting social commentary, creating a diabolical treatise on contemporary Japanese society. 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.

Charliebird

Then comes 17‑year‑old Charlie (Gabriela Ochoa Perez), battle‑hardened from years of treatment and allergic to comfort until Al reaches her with disarming honesty. Shot and edited with a musician’s ear for rhythm, Smart’s debut film hums with vulnerability—and lingers like a song you can’t shake.   discussion with actor/writer Samantha Smart and actor Gabe Fazio   At a Texas children’s hospital, music therapist Al (Samantha Smart) spends her days coaxing joy out of chaos, lifting young spirits while quietly holding space for

Closer Look: William Shakespeare’s Second Folio

Oct 10, 2018 - Our copy, which is in very good condition, is part of the Masterson Book Collection at Rienzi, the Museum’s house museum for European decorative arts. Houston just happens to have a delightful fall lined up for Anglophiles all around the city! The King’s Men gathered up the rights to his plays and gained intellectual control over Shakespeare’s work, effectively preserving his legacy.

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