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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents “Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library” in March 2020

Dec 17, 2019 - “We are grateful to our partners at the Society for lending us this spectacular show.” The MFAH is also home to the International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA), a leading research institute for 20th-century Latin American and Latino art. mfah.org  Media Contact Katie Jernigan, publicist kjernigan “The Museum is delighted to showcase these important works from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library to our audiences in Houston,” said Gary Tinterow, director, the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Universal Language (Une langue universelle)

category International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. Community partners: Society of Iranian-American Women for Education and the Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston. Festival Tickets $10 general admission; $8 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+) Plan Your Visit This screening takes place in the Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building.

The MFAH Has Acquired 187 Superb Indian Textiles from the Renowned Collection of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia

May 21, 2025 - “The Parpia textile collection is a pivotal addition to our collections,” commented Gary Tinterow, director and Margaret Alkek Williams chair of the MFAH. made for export to Portugal. Whether made for domestic use or traded across Asia and Europe, the pieces in the exhibition all represent the astonishing range of craftsmanship and pattern for which India has been renowned for centuries.

MFA Shop Trunk Show | Sisters Vintage & Cadre

For more information, call 713-639-7360. Plan Your Visit No need to pay Museum admission—it’s always free to visit the MFA Shop. This event takes place on Level 1 of the Beck Building. MFAH members receive a discount on purchases. Coleman's penchant for art and textiles manifests in a remarkable assortment of collectable pieces.About CadreInspired by her work in the commercial textile industry, Amina Iman has developed Cadre as an embroidery experience

Paris Frills (Falbalas)

Generous funding is provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; and ILEX Foundation. Complement your visit to the exhibition Louvre Couture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston with this 1945 film about a womanizing dress designer (Raymond Rouleau) who falls in love with his best friend’s fiancée.     —Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion designer   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.

Gingerbread Workshop at Bayou Bend

Afterward, enjoy everything Christmas Village has to offer and visit GingerBread Lane, a town of over 500 baked buildings that chef Lovitch created especially for Bayou Bend. Tickets $50 per person $45 for MFAH members Includes the workshop, parking, and a ticket to experience all of Christmas Village. Plan Your Visit Workshop takes place in the Bailey Room of the Kilroy Visitor Center.

Vishniac

Visit the Houston Jewish Film Festival website for the full schedule and more information. Community partner: Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Houston  Schneider, consulting curator, Judaica Roman Vishniac was a groundbreaking 20th-century photographer best known for his iconic images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe from 1935 to 1938. Tickets $10 festival admission; $8 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+) Plan Your Visit This screening takes place in the Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building.

Clear & Refresh Your Creative Mind with “Breath: The Pulse of the Universe”

Mar 10, 2016 - One of our initial inspirations was the gorgeous, flowing work of artist Bill Viola in The Greeting, a large-screen video installation. So, when I said ‘turn to the breath,’ it was to this that I thereby turned for protection.” Learn more as you join Pam and Lynn for “Breath: The Pulse of the Universe” on Thursday, March 17.

MFAH Announces Changes to Its Glassell School’s Core Residency Program and Application

Jan 15, 2025 - “Positioned within an encyclopedic museum, the Glassell School embraces the depth and dynamism that relationship brings to our many programs, including the Core Residency Program.” Formerly a nine-month residency renewable for a second year, the Core Residency Program will now accept applications every other year for a two-year program. On Monday, January 20, 2025, applications open for the 2025–27 Core Program, which now offers an increased stipend.

Live Collage Event | Portraits by James Gallagher

Spring Nights at the MFAH

Pricing

• Purchase a live portrait collage: $150 for individuals; $200 for couples; $250 for 3+