Events

About this lecture series: Evening lectures by distinguished guest speakers, held throughout the year, address a range of topics relating to the appreciation and interpreciation of art.

About this lecture: One of the most iconic works of Western art The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan and Hubert van Eyck (1432) embodies the birth of new skills and vision. Still housed in Saint Bavo Cathedral (Ghent, Belgium), the site for which it was created, it is seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In October 2012, a five-year restoration project by a team of eight conservators from the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage, Belgium, began. This lecture will give an overview of the troubled history of the panels and a more in-depth, behind-the-scenes impression of the conservation project itself.

Free; no reservations required.  Seating is limited.

Pavilion Auditorium

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Explore a world full of colors as we inaugurate the first annual “Summer Fun in Studio A,” a seasonal drop-in learning environment designed for families with young children (ages 5 and under).

Starting Memorial Day weekend, Studio A will be the summer destination for thematic “do-it-together” activities focusing on color, along with a reading nook and digital interactive station. These play-based, content-rich experiences will connect with artworks on view and concepts in early childhood development. Drop in on our first day to enjoy related art-making projects in Studios B and C and receive a “colorific” grand opening souvenir.

Free; no reservations required.

Piano Pavilion Education Studio A

“Summer Fun in Studio A” is made possible by a grant from The Lowe Foundation.

Join knowledgeable Kimbell docent guides for regularly scheduled tours focusing on the new Piano Pavilion.

Free; no reservations are required. 

Join knowledgeable Kimbell docent guides for regularly scheduled tours focusing on the new Piano Pavilion.

Free; no reservations are required.