B Scene

B Scene: Color Me Cute

 

April 24, 2026 

 

7-11 p.m.

 

Step into a bold, playful after‑hours celebration inspired by American Modernism. Enjoy cocktails, creative activities, and captivating collections, then let live performances by Dossey and Jane Leo light up the night. Costumes encouraged—go vibrant and come dressed to impress!

 

Discounted member tickets are now on sale. General tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, February 24. Not yet a member? Find out how to join, here.

Please note regular museum discounts such as UT ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Student, Reciprocity and Senior do not apply for special events.

 

What to know before your visit:

 

  • $15 event parking is available at UT’s Brazos Garage. Members get $4 parking, payable at garage with proof of membership. Rideshares can drop off in the Drop-Off circle on Brazos St. Get tips on bicycle parking and public transportation routes here.  
  • Check-In to receive your B Scene wristband.
  • Visit our Accessibility & Amenities page for detailed navigation and other resources.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. Your purchase supports programs like this! Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Have a question we didn’t answer? See our FAQs. For additional questions, contact our Visitor Services team during regular museum hours at 512.471.5482 or info@blantonmuseum.org.

Print Study Room

Self-guided Visit: Collection

Custom Gallery Lesson: Collection

Custom Gallery Lesson: Exhibition

Guided Visit: Art Trek

Self-Guided Visit: Multiple Exhibitions

Director's Dinner

Docent Training

tour

Guided Visit: Tales and Trails

Self-Guided: Greek & Roman

Education Program

Guided Visit: Ellsworth Kelly

Public Tour: Blanton Highlights

Self-Guided: Collection

Guided Visit: Between the Lines

Guided Visit: Art & Feelings

Public Tour: Contemporary Artists

Guided Visit: Inquiring Minds

Public Tour: Blanton Highlights SPANISH

Public Tour: Art of Latin America ENGLISH

Admission

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation and research you can make an additional donation on the next page. 

 

Blanton All Day: Tickets are required for this series. Go to our Blanton All Day ticketing page to purchase.

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tickets are non-refundable. Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Military and Non-UT Austin college students must present a valid ID at check-in.
  • Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission upon presentation of a valid ID at check-in.
  • Parking: See all parking options HERE. Check garage availability before you get here!

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

Blanton All Day

Enjoy a full day of art talks & tours, music, and activities for all ages. Food & drink for sale, or pack your own picnic! Check the schedule here
 
Admission: $20, (Ages 6-17: $10; 5 & Under: Free). Blanton Members: Always Free. (Other discounts such as UT ID Holder, Military, K-12 Teacher, Museum Reciprocal, Senior do not apply)
 
 
What to know before your visit:
  • Parking: Available at Brazos Garage and Trinity Garage. UT parking rates apply. Members get $4 all-day parking at Brazos Garage, payable at Check-In. Rideshares can drop off and pick up in the Museum Drop-Off on Brazos St. Get tips on bicycle parking and bus routes here
  • Check-In: All visitors must check-in to receive a wristband, regardless of member status or whether Blanton All Day tickets have been purchased online ahead of time. BlantonMembers must show digital or paper Member Cards with purchase to receive free admission to Blanton All Day
  • Accessibility: Visit our Accessibility & Amenities page for detailed navigation and other resources. For more information or accommodation needs, please email accessibility@blantonmuseum.org.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. Your purchase supports programs like this! Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Have a question we didn’t answer? See our FAQs. For additional questions, contact our Visitor Services team during regular museum hours at 512.471.5482 or info@blantonmuseum.org.

Guided Visit: Professional Development

Curatorial Tour

Guided Visit: Social Issues in Art

Guided Visit: Overview

Member Garden Party Program

Internal Meeting

Tuesday Admission

 

Every Tuesday visitors get free admission, generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.  If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation, and research you can make an additional donation on the next page. 

 

Tuesday admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on the selected date of visit. 

All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tuesday Admission tickets are not valid for any other program or exchange.  Tickets are non-refundable. Ticketing terms and conditions are here.
  • Parking: See all parking options HERE. Check garage availability before you get here!

 

Blanton All Day: Tickets are required for this series. Go to our Blanton All Day ticketing page to purchase.

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

Dell Worklab

Guided Visit: American Modernism

Facilities Maintenance

Sound Break

Sound Break 

 

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  Sound Break tickets include regular admission.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation and research you can make an additional donation on the next page.

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tickets are non-refundable. Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Military and Non-UT Austin college students must present a valid ID at check-in.
  • Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission upon presentation of a valid ID at check-in.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at Brazos Garage. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Check-In Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

Guided Visit: Drop-In Art Making

Public Tour: Paper Vault-Paper Trails

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen

Multidisciplinary artist Tammy Nguyen is known internationally for her paintings, prints, and unique artist books. She also publishes work through her own imprint, Passenger Pigeon Press. In her richly layered and captivating artworks, Nguyen brings together global histories, literary traditions, and evolving visual traditions. Her compositions are filled with figures, plants, animals, and enigmatic symbols, inviting viewers into a world where cultural and historical narratives come to life in complex and unexpected ways. 

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  All galleries and buildings are included in one admission price.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation and research you can make an additional donation on the next page. 

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tickets are non-refundableRead our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Military and Non-UT Austin college students must present a valid ID at check-in.
  • Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission upon presentation of a valid ID at check-in.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at Brazos Garage. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Check-In Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

Public Tour: Paper Vault-Paper Trails SPANISH

Run the Code

Run the Code: Data-Driven Art Decoded by Thoma Foundation X Blanton Museum of Art

 

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  All galleries and buildings are included in one admission price.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation and research you can make an additional donation on the next page. 

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tickets are non-refundable. Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Military and Non-UT Austin college students must present a valid ID at check-in.
  • Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission upon presentation of a valid ID at check-in.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at Brazos Garage. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Check-In Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  All galleries and buildings are included in one admission price.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

If you would also like to support the Museum's programming, conservation and research you can make an additional donation on the next page. 

 

Everything you need to know before your visit:

 

And don’t forget!

  • Tickets are non-refundable. Read our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
  • Military and Non-UT Austin college students must present a valid ID at check-in.
  • Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission upon presentation of a valid ID at check-in.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at Brazos Garage. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Check-In Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.

 

Would you like to become a member or renew a current membership? CLICK HERE!

Self-Guided Visit: American Modernism

HEB Partners | American Modernism

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas

Admission tickets are valid 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays) on the selected date of visit.  All visitors must visit the Check-In Desk first to receive a ticket, regardless of member status or whether tickets have been purchased online ahead of time.

Everything you need to know before your visit:

And don’t forget!

Public Tour: Run the Code

Public Tour: Run the Code-Spanish

Public Tour: American Modernism

Public Tour: American Modernism-Spanish

Blanton Day Out