Calendar Week of Wednesday, October 2, 2024-Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Ken Mazzu: Points of Interest Through October 25, 2024
ON VIEW AT GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART | Ken Mazzu: Points of Interest is the first exhibition in a series celebrating the Junior School faculty at the Glassell School of Art.
03 Oct Thu / 2024
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Educator Open House | “150 Years of Design”
5 p.m.—7 p.m.This Hearst Foundation program offers educators an exclusive view of 150 Years of Design: The AIA Houston Collection.
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Art Bites | British Paintings from the Blaffer Foundation
6 p.m.—6:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Artist Talk | Jacolby Satterwhite
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.The Museum welcomes artist Jacolby Satterwhite to Houston in conjunction with his exhibition A Metta Prayer.
04 Oct Fri / 2024
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MFAH Playdate
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Focus Tour at Rienzi | Porcelain
2 p.m.—3 p.m.This special tour explores the celebrated European porcelain in the Rienzi Collection.
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Art Bites | Joaquín Torres-García and His Taller
6:30 p.m.—7 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Performance | “Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer”
6:30 p.m.—8 p.m.In celebration of Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer, local artist Christopher Paul presents an immersive, participatory sound and meditative experience in response to the exhibition.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.In this new documentary, director Martin Scorsese celebrates his lifelong love affair with legendary filmmaking team Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Scorsese explores their collaboration and describes how deeply their films have influenced his own work.
05 Oct Sat / 2024
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ArtSmart Lecture for Supporting-Plus Members
10 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MFAH members at the Supporting level and above are invited to this lecture by Daniel K. Ackermann, director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.