Program Calendar
Any person needing a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in a museum program should contact the Education Coordinator (museumaccess@smu.edu) at least one week prior to the program to arrange for the accommodation. For more information and to view a list of accommodations, please visit our accessibility page.
PLEASE NOTE: Many different organizations use our public spaces for their programs; this calendar lists only museum programming. If the event you seek is not listed here, please visit the web site of the sponsoring organization for more information.
All program attendees are required to following the Meadows Museum’s Visitor Code of Conduct.
Events
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EXHIBITION: Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson
FeaturedVirginia Meadows GalleriesFor four decades, the wilds of the American West have served as a key source of inspiration for renowned Dallas-based documentary photographer Laura Wilson (b. 1939). Her images of the […]
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EXHIBITION: Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Visions of Mexico
FeaturedVirginia Meadows GalleriesIn conjunction with Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson comes this captivating, intimate exhibition featuring the work of the influential Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo (1902–2002), one of the most important artists in 20th-century […]
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Spanish Cinema Now+: Premios Goya | Mariposas negras (Black Butterflies)
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumMariposas negras (Black Butterflies), 2024 Directed by David Baute This poignant animated film tells the story of three women from very different parts of the world who have something in […]
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Preschool Playdate: Scratch Art
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages 2–5 and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together, focusing on the making […]
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Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of guided looking and informal drawing instruction with artist and educator Desireé Vaniecia. Each session offers the chance to carefully observe artworks, explore different techniques, and develop drawing […]
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Spotlight Talks: The Art of Accessories | Adoration of the Magi
Virginia Meadows GalleriesAccording to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that […]
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ArtMix Thursdays | DIY Mosaic Coaster with Crafts Club
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesLooking for a fun break from studying? Drop by the Meadows Museum the first Thursday of the month to tap into your hidden creativity during a relaxing evening of making […]
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Spanish Cinema Now+ “Premios Goya” | El 47
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumEl 47 (The 47), 2024 Directed by Marcel Barrena Spanish Cinema Now+ “Premios Goya” showcases contemporary Spanish cinema by screening three films recognized at the 39th Goya Awards. The series […]
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SCOUT DAYS | Girl Scouts (Brownies) – Art and Design Badge
Education StudioBring your troop and engage in a program specifically geared toward the requirements for your organization’s art badge. Scouts will spend time exploring our galleries on an interactive tour led […]
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Public Guided Tour
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesExplore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to […]
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Canceled SCOUT DAYS | Girl Scouts (Juniors) – Art and Design Badge
Education StudioBring your troop and engage in a program specifically geared toward the requirements for your organization’s art badge. Scouts will spend time exploring our galleries on an interactive tour led […]
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Spotlight Talks: The Art of Accessories | Adoration of the Magi
Virginia Meadows GalleriesAccording to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that […]
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Preschool Playdate – Coffee Filter Butterflies
Education StudioCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages 2–5 and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together, focusing on the making […]
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Patron Salon
Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesMeadows Museum patrons are invited to an exclusive salon and reception presented in collaboration with The Dallas Opera. Opera staff will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo […]
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Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
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Public Guided Tour
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesExplore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to […]
Free – $12 -
Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques […]
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Members’ Exhibition Preview Reception
Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesRaise a glass to our newest exhibition, Raimundo de Madrazo. Includes light bites, wine, and music. For members at the Dual Plus level and above, invitation to follow; to become […]
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Members’ Exhibition Preview Day
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesAn exclusive sneak peek at Raimundo de Madrazo one day before the exhibition opens to the public. Included with the Preview Day are a members-only continental breakfast, gallery talk, and […]
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Children’s Drawing from the Masters
This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully […]
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SENSORY CART
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesStop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to touch different textures, smell distinctive scents, and listen to sounds that […]
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Public Guided Tour
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesExplore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to […]
Free – $12 -
SENSORY CART
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesStop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to touch different textures, smell distinctive scents, and listen to sounds that […]
Free – $12 -
Open Studio – Mixed Media
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered […]
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Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques […]
Free – $12 -
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
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LECTURE | Picturing the Kitchen: Food, Art, and Labor in Early Modern Spain
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumDaniela Gutierrez-Flores, Assistant Professor of Spanish, University of California, Davis Produced during the height of Spanish imperial expansion, paintings of still lifes and kitchen scenes—known as bodegones—have often been understood […]
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Public Guided Tour
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesExplore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to […]
Free – $12 -
Emerging Scholars Gallery Talk: Spanish Portraiture through the Ages
Virginia Meadows GalleriesFor this spring’s Gallery Talks, local and international speakers will bring fresh perspectives on artworks on view at the Meadows. Today's presenters are Ester Ippolito Harrison and Daniel Heberle, PhD […]
Free – $12
