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.

SPANISH CINEMA NOW+ | El cuarto pasajero

Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium

Spanish Cinema Now+ presents a showcase of films that reflects the breadth of styles and talents at work in Spain today, including both established auteurs and emerging filmmakers from the […]

Free

OPEN STUDIO | Kitchen Lithography

Education Studio

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by the works on view at the museum. A new project is […]

Free

OPEN STUDIO | Kitchen Lithography

Education Studio

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by the works on view at the museum. A new project is […]

Free

Drawing from the Masters

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]

Free – $12

Children’s Drawing from the Masters

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]

Free – $12

Connections

The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]

Free

MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA | ¡Ay Carmela!

Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium

Carlos Saura (1932–2023) was one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity. […]

Free – $5

Public Guided Tour

Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]

Free – $12

CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate

Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries

Calling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]

Free – $12

Members’ Preview Day

Members at the Goya Friend/Individual level and up are invited to an exclusive sneak peek at “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples” before the exhibition […]

Free

Members’ Preview Reception

Raise a glass to our newest exhibition, “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples.” This special preview reception is exclusively for members at the Goya Friend/Dual […]

Free

Drawing from the Masters

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]

Free – $12

Children’s Drawing from the Masters

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]

Free – $12

Connections

The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]

Free

ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Since 2018, the Meadows Museum has celebrated the start of SMU’s academic year with ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night. This social event invites SMU students into the museum after hours to […]

Free

SENSORY CART

Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to feel a variety of materials, experience specific scents, and listen to […]

Free – $12

Drawing from the Masters

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]

Free – $12

New Member Orientation

New to the Meadows Museum or want a refresher on who we are and what we do? Curious about how to make the most of your membership? We’ve got you. […]

Free

OPEN STUDIO

Education Studio

Drop 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 […]

Free

MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA | Cría cuervos

Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium

Carlos Saura (1932–2023) was one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity. […]

Free – $5

Public Guided Tour

Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]

Free – $12

CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate

Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries

Calling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]

Free – $12