Past Events

Virtual Studio Visit: Samantha Isabel Garcia

Meet the artists from Between Two Worlds and get behind-the-scenes tours of their studios through these informal conversations with the exhibition’s curator, Jesus Treviño.

Oct 29
2020

12:00 PM

graphic for a workshop depicting maya hieroglyphics and coloring pencils for an international archaeology day workshop with the university of texas at austin mesoamerica center aligned on the side reads text that says Spanish

Textile Art Family Workshop: Color Your Own Textiles and Learn About the Ancient Maya [SPANISH]

¡Los invitamos a participar en una actividad que explorará la historia y arte de los tejidos mayas, en honor al Día Internacional de la Arqueología! Durante este taller de 1 hora, los participantes aprenderán sobre los textiles mayas, utilizando ejemplos vistos en monumentos antiguos de piedra y en vasijas cerámicas.

Oct 28
2020

12:00 PM

Virtual

Excerpt from Impressions Series by Vladimir Mejia triptych with two side panels illustrating static and central panel involving figure with arm outstretched and back to camera

CORE Lecture Series Artist Talk: Vladimir Mejia

This lecture will cover Vladimir Mejia’s artistic and curatorial practice in the Austin art scene, finding his voice, community and opportunities as a first generation American and college student, advice on running & starting DIY spaces and being resourceful with digital tools.

Oct 27
2020

4:00 PM

Virtual

Textile Art Family Workshop: Color Your Own Textiles and Learn About the Ancient Maya [ENGLISH]

Join us for an International Archaeology Day activity as we explore the history and art of Maya textiles! During this 1-hour workshop, participants will learn about textiles in Maya art, from examples depicted on ancient stone monuments and ceramic pots.

Oct 24
2020

10:00 AM

Virtual

Maymester in Guatemala and Belize from University of Texas at Austin Global study abroad program led by faculty into cultural heritage and art seen here with faculty and student

Info Session for 2021 Maymester Program in Guatemala and Belize

Join Professor Astrid Runggaldier and Program Coordinator Milady Casco in the third of four Info Sessions about the "Ancient & Colonial Heritage in Latin America: Cultural Treasures of the Maya" Maymester in Guatemala and Belize. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and how to receive funding.

Oct 23
2020

12:00 PM

Virtual

outdoor ice shed with handmade sign that reads Arcade depicted in documentation of work from Kyle Peets

CORE Drawing Lecture: Kyle Peets

Talk with artist and educator Kyle Peets will explore ways to create community and critique dominant narratives through participation, ritual, humor, poetry and mischief.

Oct 20
2020

4:00 PM

Virtual

Austin artist Dawn Okoro to speak at the Department of Art and Art History for current students in Studio Art History and Education

Life After UT with Visual Artist Dawn Okoro

FACS Creative Exchange Speaker Series welcomes Austin-based Dawn Okoro. The speaker series brings in diverse working artists and creatives to share their stories with COFA students

Oct 16
2020

2:30 PM

Virtual

Virtual Studio Visit: Marcelina Gonzales

Meet the artists from Between Two Worlds and get behind-the-scenes tours of their studios through these informal conversations with the exhibition’s curator, Jesus Treviño.

Oct 15
2020

12:00 PM

Viewpoint: A Conversation on Kara Walker

Join Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin, for an online discussion of The Fact of Fiction: Four Works by Kara Walker.

Oct 7
2020

4:30 PM

Info Session for 2021 Maymester Program in Guatemala and Belize

Join Professor Astrid Runggaldier and Program Coordinator Milady Casco in the second of four Info Sessions about the "Ancient & Colonial Heritage in Latin America: Cultural Treasures of the Maya" Maymester in Guatemala and Belize. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and how to receive funding.

Oct 6
2020

5:00 PM

Virtual