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Second Saturday June: The Salsa Edition

Saturday, June 08, 2024 from 03:00pm to 08:00pm

Blanton Museum of Art

200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Austin, TX, 78701

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Art on View (Michener Gallery Building)

Explore a wide variety of galleries & don't miss these special exhibitions:
- Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper
- Marie Watt
- Meet Melecio Galván: The Secret Artist & His Mexican Contemporaries
- R. Eric McMaster
- The Floating World: Masterpieces of Edo Japan from the Worcester Art Museum

4pm - Curator's Choice: THE EARTH, MOON, AND BEYOND (Michener Gallery Building)
Assistant Curator of Latin American Art, Florencia Bazzano, will discuss the wood carving by Julio Alpuy and a painting by Raquel Forner and their connections to space exploration.

5pm - Art with an Expert: Al Rendón discusses photography & the legacy of Selena Quintanilla's portraits (Capitol Room, Smith Building)
Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these hour-long talks presented by distinguished art professionals. Hear photographer Al Rendón and Claudia Zapata, Associate Curator of Latino Art at the Blanton Museum of Art, discuss his expansive career working with Tejano musicians across South Texas, including Selena Quintanilla.

Live Music (Moody Patio)
Salsa into summer with a live performance by The Brew band!

Food & Drink
B.Y.O.P. [bring your own picnic] and enjoy it on the grounds. Alternatively, food by Flyrite Chicken and drinks from Haymaker will be available for purchase.

Cost:
$20: Ages 18 & up
$10: Ages 6-17
FREE: Ages 5 & under
FREE: Blanton Members Not yet a member

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