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Recognizing a Day of Jubilee: “Juneteenth Independence Day” June 18, 2020
A recently acquired image by James Presley Ball, one of the most prominent 19th-century African American photographers, speaks to the historic day of June 19, 1865.
Father’s Day at Bayou Bend June 17, 2020
Bring Dad to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens on Father’s Day for a memorable afternoon. Fathers & grandfathers get in free.
Virtual Cinema Guide: Classic & Recent Films on Black History, Culture & Activism June 14, 2020
Watch an extraordinary range of films on Black history, culture, and activism, available to stream from home with no fee for a limited time.
Community Artists’ Collective June 13, 2020
Reflecting on a fraught family history.
An Exhibition You Won’t Want to Miss: “Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography” June 6, 2020
Take a virtual trip to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and beyond—all in the galleries of Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography.
“Armchair Travel” Brings World-Class Art to Your Living Room June 3, 2020
Get ready for an art-filled summer—from your home. Tour exhibitions around the word in stunning high-definition and find out more about the artists’ lives.
Art-Inspired Activity Book for Families: American Art May 31, 2020
Enjoy family time with a museum twist! Families can create and discover together with this printable booklet, inspired by the MFAH collection of American art.
Virtual Cinema “The Wolf House” and “New French Shorts 2020” May 30, 2020
See a dystopian animated feature set in Chile, and a showcase of award-winning short films from France.
Rienzi’s “Extravagant Objects” on View @ Google Arts & Culture May 27, 2020
A new virtual exhibition explores fanciful jewelry and objets d’art from the Rienzi Collection.
At-Home Art Activity for Kids: Let’s Make Shapes May 27, 2020
Get ready to explore shapes and abstraction! Here’s a new at-home art activity for your family to enjoy.