The Blanton's #MuseumFromHome Offers Tours, Talks, and More From Its Collection

Just cuz you're at home doesn't mean you can't get some culture

"...At this point in quarantine, staring at the old graduation pictures and..."

April 30, 2020 Arts Post by Gianni Zorrilla

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Your Guide to Austin Museum Day

Discover Austin-area museums Sunday, Sept. 22, for free!

"...Since 1998, the Austin Museum Partnership has coordinated Austin Museum Day, a free day..."

Sept. 18, 2019 Chron Events Post

The Bullock in the Museum Shop

Supporters say the Bullock History Museum has acted as a catalyst for smaller local museums.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum isn't the only museum..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Food-o-File

James Holmes and Cristina Koester start one project before finishing another, and Manor Road's many changes.

"...Congratulations to chef James Holmes and his partner Cristina Koester..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

O Pioneers!

The eight members of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2004 led the way to culture

"...A city's cultural scene doesn't just appear. It has to be willed into being..."

June 4, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Austinites snag two James Beard Foundation Awards nominations

"...Though Austin restaurants have been invited to appear at the..."

March 30, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Heavy hitter chefs descend upon Austin for SXSW

"...Celebrity chef sightings were the Austin culinary equivalent of Where's Waldo last week as excited local chefs and..."

March 23, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Let's just go ahead and get under way ...

"...Earlier in the year, we reported that Oasis owner Beau Theriot had hired high-profile Houston..."

July 7, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...Just over two years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Experiment in Terror

This unnerving art film about airplane hijackings screens at the Blanton Museum of Art

"...When it comes to dramatic representations of airplane-based terrorism, the feeling, at..."

July 9, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Matchmaking Masterworks

Drawing from alumni collections, the Blanton pairs great works of art in intriguing ways

"...Annette DiMeo Carlozzi didn't know what she was getting herself into...."

March 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Arts Events in Austin This Weekend

FronteraFest, Refigured, Ellsworth Kelly, Ballet Austin, ColdTowne

"...Valentine’s Day is already over, so now whatcha gonna do with your time while..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Downtown Austin Is Getting a Fresh Coat of Museums

"...illustration by Robert Faries..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Articulations

The Blanton Museum of Art gets a cool million for its new building, Austin Museum of Art gets a new director of development to raise money for its new building, and a whole lotta Austin Artists get nominations for the 2001-02 Critics Table Awards.

"...A Million for the Blanton..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 16th year, an informal affiliation of local arts..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 17th year, an informal affiliation of local arts..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens –..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art

Art Openings

"..."Dance Show," Skylight Gallery (Mar 4); "Definientia II," Gallery Lombardi (Mar..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Imagined Mexico

A personal guide to three exhibits on Mexico through one bifurcated perspective

"...My father is Mexican. He was born in Xilitla, a speck tucked away in San Luis..."

April 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Culture Flash!

The Blanton tweaks its schedule, Conspirare's fave composer takes the prize, and Hot September Flurries in June?

"...• Tarik O'Regan, the young British rising star of choral music whose..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 11th time, Austin Critics Table has found a..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...This is the 15th year that local critics have put their heads – and pens –..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Members of the Austin Critics Table have considered the hundreds of..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Time flies when you're recognizing excellence. One minute, you and a half-dozen arts..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...A toast, please, to the 170-plus artists and creative projects recognized..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens –..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Arts Critics PollARTS STORY OF THE YEAR Ada Calhoun: Flatbed Press opening...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

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