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  1. Art + Paper

    Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs consultation by appointment Complimentary catalogues as determined by the program and exhibition schedule Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Art + Paper Member: $750.00 Members Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Plus: The opportunity to bring guests to programs Private curator

  2. Art Encounters

    Looking for a new art experience? Drop-in for Art Encounters. See the archive of Virtual Art Encounters. Led by artists and inspired by art at the MFAH, these programs offer you the opportunity to experiment with processes and materials, and to create community in new and different ways.

  3. The Art of Exaggeration

    The Art of Exaggeration comprises works on paper spanning the 16th to 21st century, with examples by artists from Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Jusepe de Ribera to Francisco de Goya, René Magritte, and Pablo Picasso.

  4. Art-Inspired Activity Book for Families: American Art

    May 31, 2020 - on view at the Museum. Family Activity Book: American Painting & Sculpture     • Learn more about these and other works of art: MFAH Collections• Explore a variety of at-home art activities: “Learning Through Art” at Home Families can create and discover together with this printable booklet, which features coloring sheets, search activities, and drawing exercises inspired by works in the MFAH collection of American art. • Elie Nadelman, Tango•  Children in a Garden• Frederic Remington, Aiding a Comrade• Stuart Davis, Gloucester Harbor Just like the Museum’s in-gallery program Sunday Family Zone, these at-home activities introduce kids and families to artists and works of art

  5. The Art of Calligraphy | The Art of Buddhism

    This two-part series explores the tenets and practices of Master Hsing Yun, a Chinese Buddhist monk, through a June 10 calligraphy workshop and a June 24 lecture followed by a meditation practice. Please note that the June 24 …

  6. Self-Guided Visits for Pre-K to 12th Grade

    Learning Through Art Online CurriculumLearning Through Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston connects the MFAH collections of world art into curriculum for classes in art, language arts, math, science, and social studies. Options are as broad as finding art objects that spark curiosity, and as specific as investigations into certain art movements. Art Resource Tour for Schools Program is sponsored by:

  7. Black Art Houston

    Black Art Houston is a celebration of contemporary Black art throughout the city. Join in an immersive experience featuring exhibitions, open studios, and cultural events across Houston. Please see the full schedule for other Black Art Houston event locations. Interactive Map of Black Art Houston Events  See the full schedule of events taking place throughout Houston during Black Art Houston weekend, Saturday through Monday, February 17–19. 

  8. Practice Looking at Art

    What is this work of art about? What do you think the artist was trying to communicate through the creation of this work of art? 4. LOOK  Take time to look at the work of art. Encourage students to take in the entire work of art, paying close attention to details. Ask the question, “What do you notice?” Engaging with a work of art is a meaningful and lasting experience. This four-step process encourages close looking and careful thinking with any work of art, whether viewed in the Museum, in the classroom, or at home.

  9. Art Beyond Sight

    Oct 23, 2012 - If you went blind tomorrow, would you still visit the art museum? If you couldn’t see art, would you still be able to have a positive art experience? Art Beyond Sight sessions begin with the instructor giving a brief, unbiased explanation of how the work of art looks. The MFAH develops programming for the visually impaired as a part of Art Beyond Sight, an initiative started by the organization Art Education for the Blind. So, where do we begin?

  10. Conversations about Art

    DiscussionArtists Ellen Lesperance and Teresa Margolles discuss “Collectivity in Art” with Latin American art assistant curator Rachel Mohl and prints & drawings curator Dena Woodall.   Art Therapy Houston, introduces the conversation and offers insights. Explore the exhibition Calder-Picasso in this overview with Ann Dumas, consulting curator of European art.