Events Calendar
Saturday Drop-In Tours
Join us every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from February 1 to May 10, 2025, for an enriching, one-hour tour led by UTD Museum Ambassadors. These engaging tours explore different works, artists, mediums, and themes each week to always offer fresh perspectives of our exhibitions on view. Experience the Museum through the eyes of a UTD student and discover new ways to look, love, and learn. Tours are free and limited to 25 people each. First-come, first-served. Meet in the lobby at the welcome desk.
Dal Chawal – Cookbook Launch
Join us in the main gallery of the Crow Museum for a celebration of the release of Sapna Punjabi’s new cookbook Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice.
Artist-in-Residence: Echo Morgan: You Don’t Always See a Rainbow After Rain
“After the storm, there isn’t always a beautiful sky, Just because the sun shines doesn’t mean a rainbow will appear.” Echoing the sentiment of a 90s Chinese pop song, this performance confronts the reality that not all suffering leads to joy, and not every hardship resolves into a happy ending.
From Texas to the World: Celebrating Art and Philanthropy in Dallas
Join us for a lecture with the curator of From Texas to the World: Common Ground at UT Dallas and the Dallas Museum of Art. In his talk, Dr. Michael Thomas, Director of the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History, will offer a fascinating look at the story behind this first exhibition of the DMA/UTD partnership that captures the dynamic relationship between art, education, and philanthropy in North Texas. This lecture explores the generosity and creative vision of the key figures that shaped the history of both institutions. Thomas will provide an in-depth examination of how the exhibition’s unique collection of artwork exemplifies the DMA’s dedication to showcasing Texas talent and building a diverse international collection. Galleries will open and a pre-lecture reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. TICKETS $10 – Public Free – Crow members and UTD students, faculty, and staff UT Dallas campus Image: Altar Boy’s Reverie, Bill Haveron, 1985, Oil paint, mixed media construction, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Barrett Collection, copyright: Bill Haveron, 1988.86
Art-a-thon
Art-a-thon Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum Get ready for a day of non-stop creativity, fun, and friendly competition at Art-a-thon—the ultimate celebration of student talent at the Crow Museum of Asian Art, planned by students, for students!
From Concept to Collection: Curating a new Museum Curator Lecture with Dr. Natalia Di Pietrantonio
In 1998, the Crow Collection of Asian Art opened in the Dallas Arts District, marking a significant milestone in the city’s cultural landscape. Now, the development of a second museum on the University of Texas at Dallas campus presents an exciting opportunity to rethink how the Museum’s collections are curated and displayed. In this talk, Curator Dr. Natalia Di Pietrantonio will explore the evolution of exhibitions at the Crow Museum of Asian Art, examining both its rich history and the innovative transnational approach being adopted at the new site. At 6:00 p.m., join Dr. Di Pietrantonio for a tour through the Crow galleries. Pre-lecture tour is limited to 25 people. Galleries will open and a pre-lecture reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. TICKETS $10 – Public Free – Crow members, UTD students, faculty, and staff TOUR TICKETS – $10 UT Dallas campus Image: Turk Studios