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Convergence Research
Blaffer Art Museum presents a new, ongoing platform for interdisciplinary research, experimentation, improvisation, and performance. Students and faculty from across the disciplines—and beyond the arts—meet to discuss and present projects in a state of becoming. All are welcome to attend, observe, and join the conversation.
Co-presented with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts and curated by the Mitchell Center graduate assistant, the Blafffer Art Museum hosts evenings of ongoing interdisciplinary research, experimentation, improvisation, and performance. Students and faculty from across the disciplines—and beyond the arts—meet to discuss and present projects in a state of becoming. All are welcome to attend, observe, and join the conversation. Apply for Convergence Research - https://linktr.ee/convergenceresearch
Lunch & Learn
A series of lunchtime gallery talks is presented with each exhibition and features a local expert or artist who gives a tour of current exhibition or leads a presentation or activity related to a relevant topic. This program is always offered with a complimentary lunch.
Contemporary Salon
First Friday Studio Sessions
Blaffer Art Museum offers Studio Sessions the first Friday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. Students are invited to join drop-in tours and hands-on activities to better connect with current exhibitions.
The Blaffer regularly partners with the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to a host a pop-up at each event where students can check out art books and supplies.
Artist Talks, Lectures, & Performances
The Blaffer regularly hosts visiting artist and curator talks, roundtable discussions, special performances, and participatory artist projects held in conjunction with museum exhibitions or as solo events.
In addition to the general public, these interdisciplinary programs are always offered to university students, faculty, and staff as they often link topics explored in a number of academic settings as well as the broader Houston community.
Summer Arts Workshops
Summer Arts Workshops provide an innovative approach to art-making for children ages 6-12. Each summer, enrollment-based studio workshops are offered for two weeks via two sessions with topics drawn from concurrent museum exhibitions. The curriculum is designed to strategically bridge and build upon concepts meant to develop progressive individual lessons and collaborative project skills.
