B Scene: Surrealism Soiree
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 06:00pm to 10:00pm
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Surrealism is 100 years old - santé! Celebrate during a museum night only the Blanton could dream up. Costumes encouraged! (Need inspiration? Visit Long Live Surrealism! in our galleries.)
Featuring:
Music by The Octopus Project, presented by Resound. DJ Set by Near Mint.
ATX Artist Talk with Conner O'Leary
Slow Looking experience with museum educator
Dream interpretation with Chosen Eyes
Stream-of-conscious writing with Austin Typewriter Ink
Surrealist artmaking for all ages
Magic Mirror Photobooth (plus aura photography for Blanton Members)
Food & drink for purchase feat. dreamy cocktails & mocktails and delicious plant-based sushi rolls by Nori (while supplies last)
Galleries and Museum Store (with Surrealist swag) open late till 10 p.m.
Member perks: One free drink ticket, $4 discounted parking, and access to free aura photography. Not yet a member? Find out how to join.
Austin by Ellsworth Kelly and the galleries will be open through 10 p.m., as well as these special exhibitions:
PAPER VAULT (Second Floor)
Long Live Surrealism! 1924–Today
BUTLER GALLERY (Ground Floor)
Native America: In Translation
FILM & VIDEO GALLERY (Second Floor)
Mónica de Miranda: Path to the Stars
Cost:
MEMBER ADMISSION:
$20: Ages 18+
$5: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
GENERAL ADMISSION:
$30: Ages 18+
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under