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.
Calendar of Events
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EXHIBITION | Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son
The drama of the biblical parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32) is played out in a series of six large paintings by the Sevillian master Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682). […]
EXHIBITION | Masterpiece in Residence: Juan Sánchez Cotán’s Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber
The Meadows Museum launches an exciting new loan program featuring some of the world’s most significant holdings of Spanish art within American collections, offering audiences the singular opportunity to view […]
EXHIBITION | Meadows/ARCO Artist Spotlight: Ignasi Aballí
The Meadows Museum presents the work of Spanish conceptual artist Ignasi Aballí (b. 1958), who is representing Spain at the 59th Venice Biennale this spring. Aballí is the first artist […]
Luis Martín Lecture Series in the Humanities | Feasting and Fasting in Early Modern Spain
Jodi Campbell, professor, Department of History, Texas Christian University Tripe and sweetbread, ginger and cinnamon, and figs and pomegranates. Just as early modern Spaniards selected their clothing to project a […]
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In-person Connections
In-person Connections
This informal program is designed for individuals with early stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants EXPLORE works of art through interactive activities, CONNECT and reconnect with friends, […]
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Further Afield | In the Service of the Queen: Isabel of Castile as Patron and Collector
Further Afield | In the Service of the Queen: Isabel of Castile as Patron and Collector
Jessica Weiss, associate professor of art history, Metropolitan State University of Denver Further Afield virtual talks provides broader social, political, economic, and historical context for works of art at the […]
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Drawing from the Masters
Drawing from the Masters
Ian O’Brien, artistEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction as artist Ian O’Brien leads you through the Meadows Museum’s galleries. Each session will provide an opportunity to explore a variety of […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Ian O’Brien, artistEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children ages 5-12 with the opportunity to explore a variety of […]
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In-person Connections
In-person Connections
This informal program is designed for individuals with early stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants EXPLORE works of art through interactive activities, CONNECT and reconnect with friends, […]
4 events,
Movies with the Meadows | ‘Fortuny. La muerte del pintor/Fortuny: The Death of the Painter’ (NR, 2020), directed by Emiliano Cano Díaz
Movies with the Meadows | ‘Fortuny. La muerte del pintor/Fortuny: The Death of the Painter’ (NR, 2020), directed by Emiliano Cano Díaz
Katharine Boswell, adjunct professor of women’s and gender studies, SMU Movies with the Meadows pairs scholar and screen; these in-person film screenings are followed by a short talk in the […]
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Digital Drawing from the Masters
Digital Drawing from the Masters
Ian O’Brien, artistEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction remotely over Zoom as artist Ian M. O’Brien leads you through a work of art in the Meadows Museum’s collection. Each session […]
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Early Modern Spain at the Meadows
Early Modern Spain at the Meadows
Meadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest speakers. Today's presenter is Olivia Turner, curatorial assistant, Meadows Museum.
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Movies with the Meadows | ‘Buñuel en el laberinto de las tortugas/Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ (TV-14, 2018), directed by Salvador Simó
Movies with the Meadows | ‘Buñuel en el laberinto de las tortugas/Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ (TV-14, 2018), directed by Salvador Simó
Constantin C. Icleanu, lecturer of Spanish and the 1st-year Spanish language coordinator, SMU Movies with the Meadows pairs scholar and screen; these in-person film screenings are followed by a short […]
