Events Calendar
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2009 Calendar of Events
May 1 - August 30, 2009: Texas Treasures - Early Texas Art from Austin's Museums
Texas Treasures: Early Texas Art from Austin Museums is the first collective exhibition of important early Texas artworks from the collections of the University of Texas Blanton Museum, the University of Texas Harry Ransom Center, the Austin Museum of Art, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
Drawing from the extensive collections of these Austin institutions, Texas Treasures features more than two dozen masterworks of early Texas art that have been rarely available to the public. These seminal works express the breadth of Texas art: from the origins of classical portraiture and impressionist landscape painting in the nineteenth century, to the American Scene painting of the depression era, to the many interpretations of modernism at the mid-twentieth century.
There will be 3 free lectures at the Umlauf in conjunction with the Texas Treasures exhibit:
- May 28: Peter Mears, Associate Curator, Art Collection, Harry Ransom Center
- June 18: Annette DiMeo Carlozzi, Curator of American & Contemporary Art, Blanton Museum of Art
- July 16: Dana Friis Hansen, Director & Curator, Austin Museum of Art
Texas Treasures is presented by The Center for Study and Advancement of Early Texas Art in connection with its seventh annual symposium to be held at the AT&T Center on the University of Texas Campus on May 1 – 3.
May 28: TEXAS TREASURES Lecture Series
6:30 pm
Learn more about the early Texas art lent by the Harry Ransom Center to this exhibit
May 29 & May 31: "If There is a Heaven, Thou Shalt Not Pollute!" Performance
7:00 pm - Friday, May 29
1:30 pm - Sunday, May 31
Presented by Toni Bravo's Diverse Space Dance/Theatre & the Violet Crown Players. Come and attend the debut of this special performance.
$10 per person, $5 for seniors, students & children
May 30: "Copadrama" Book Signing and Free Admission
2:00 pm
Join author Isabella Pamelli Martins for the signing of her book, "Copadrama." It will be a free admission day at the Umlauf for everyone!
June 6: Sculptor to Be! Workshop for Kids
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Learn origami & printmaking with teacher Sheila Fox
For children ages 7 - 11. Limited to 15 students. $12 per child. Reservations required.
June 10: Sculpture Tales! A Mommy & Me Workshop
Every Second Wednesday of the Month spend some time with your little one(s) at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
10:30 – 11:15 am
Enjoy storytelling in the garden, discovering works of art & playing with sculpture materials.
Listen to animal tales in the garden, discover works of art & play with sculpture materials. Professional storyteller Karen Hodges will lead us in this monthly adventure
Limited to 10 mommy (or daddy!) & me visitors.
Children ages 3 – 5. $5 per child. Reservations required.
June 14: Museum Birthday!
Celebrate the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum's 18th Birthday with cake and lemonade.
June 15 -19, 22 - 26: Sculptor to Be! SUMMER CAMP
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Session I: June 15 - 19
- Session II: June 22 - 26
For kids ages 7 - 11
$145 per session
Five mornings of hands-on creative fun! Work with a different artist each morning and learn how to sketch and sculpt your own creations in a wide variety of different materials. Take a look behind the scenes at a museum and organize your own group exhibit.
Scholarships available; 10% discount for Umlauf members. Includes materials, field trip(s), and morning snack. Reserve your space now!
Only 16 students per session. Call 445-5582 ext 101 to reserve a spot.
July 8: Sculpture Tales! A Mommy & Me Workshop
Every Second Wednesday of the Month spend some time with your little one(s) at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
10:30 – 11:15 am
Enjoy storytelling in the garden, discovering works of art & playing with sculpture materials.
Listen to animal tales in the garden, discover works of art & play with sculpture materials. Professional storyteller Karen Hodges will lead us in this monthly adventure
Limited to 10 mommy (or daddy!) & me visitors.
Children ages 3 – 5. $5 per child. Reservations required.
2009 Architecture @ the Umlauf Lecture Series - Fall
Doors open 7:00 pm, Lectures begin at dusk
After a summer hiatus, our architecture series resumes during the fall. Meet the following local architects on the following lecture series dates:
- September 3: Rick Black, www.rickblack.net
- October 8: JC Schmeil, www.merzbau.com
- November 5: Tom Hurt, www.hurtpartners.com
Admission $5. Free to Umlauf members.
Hosted by The Umlauf Torchbearers and Generously Underwritten by AvenueOne Properties & Austin Design Guide
The Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum is located at 605 Robert E. Lee, on the edge of Zilker Park in Austin.
For more information, call 512-445-5582