Events Calendar
Treats, Tea, and Craft
Celebrate the start of a new school year with us as we blend culinary delights and creative might to honor the season of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Indulge in the delectable flavors of the traditional mooncake paired with a selection of aromatic teas while you craft your own mooncake-inspired keychain out of clay that reflects the spirit of the festival. Galleries will stay open late for a UTD student exclusive! Drop by anytime between 5:00-7:00 p.m. to grab a snack, make a craft, and meet new friends. Please note: This event is for UTD students exclusively. Food and art supplies are limited. First-come, first-served.
Breakfast Bonanza
Kick off the week with an assortment of flavorful teas and pastries at the Crow Museum of Art. While supplies last! This event is for UTD students. UT Dallas campus museum
Forget Yourself and Become One with Nature! Lecture with Alexandra Munroe, PhD
Through a collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art, the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, and with support from the Carmen R. & Joseph G. Schneider Lecture on Pan-Asian Culture, the Crow Museum is proud to present Dr.
Collage Concert
In partnership with Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology Experience an hour of non-stop music as performers from across the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology come together for a fast-paced, immersive evening. Ensembles and soloists share the spotlight in a continuous stream of sound and movement—one captivating performance after another—all staged throughout the stunning lobby of the Crow Museum of Asian Art on the UT Dallas campus. Come early to explore the galleries prior to the performances. Galleries open at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged. Register
Reflecting Nature Through Ink and Imagination: Artist Talk with Lam Tung Pang
Join us for an artist talk with Lam Tung Pang, whose immersive installation Mountains de-bonding reimagines the legacy of Chinese landscape painting through contemporary materials and ecological reflection.
Dancing with Charcoal: A Workshop with Lam Tung Pang
How can we dance with charcoal—alone or with a partner—to capture rhythm, gesture, and emotion on paper? Join internationally acclaimed artist Lam Tung Pang for an experimental drawing workshop that blurs the boundaries between movement, music, and mark-making. Trained in both Chinese and Western artistic traditions, Lam brings a unique perspective to the act of drawing. Through guided exercises inspired by selected film scenes and musical compositions, participants will explore the expressive possibilities of charcoal as a medium. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to move, respond, and create. UT Dallas Campus Advance registration required. $30 Public $25 Members $25 UTD Staff, Faculty and students Tickets
Crow Community Day
Experience a bold new season of exhibitions that spotlight contemporary and traditional art across mediums.
Watering Hole Seminar: Mapping Identity in the Asian Diaspora
In partnership with Art Sci Lab at the Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology Join us for an interdisciplinary event exploring how artists, scholars, and technologists use storytelling, mapping technologies, and data visualization to investigate the nuances of identity, migration, and belong
Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala Sand Painting
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery return to the Crow Museum on the campus of UT Dallas for a week-long residency to construct a magnificent Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting. Using traditional metal funnels called chak-pur, millions of grains of crushed marble are painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual art form to generate energies for global healing. Throughout the week, visitors are invited to stop by and observe this sacred practice, witness the mandala’s intricate evolution, and reflect on the themes of compassion, impermanence, and the interconnectedness of all life. As the monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery create a traditional mandala nearby, visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a hands-on Community Sand Painting experience. This collaborative experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the meditative and creative practice of sand painting while expressing ideas that resonate with our own community. Whether you’re a student, a family, or simply curious, this is a chance to connect and reflect on the themes of the mandala—impermanence, mindfulness, and shared purpose.
Mystical Arts of Tibet: Opening Ceremony
Experience the beauty of this ancient practice and blessing of the space as the monks prepare for the creation of the mandala with a visually and acoustically striking ritual. After the Opening Ceremony, the monks start drawing the line design for the Mandala. This is tedious and exacting work that takes about three hours to complete. Free with registration. Register
Mystical Arts of Tibet: Meditation for Focus and Stress Relief
Meditation for Focus and Stress Relief Meditation is an important technique for quieting the mind and establishing an inner basis of clarity and well-being. It allows us to relax from within the core of our spirit, and better understand the processes that make up our life. Some meditative techniques aim at strengthening inner qualities that are important life forces; others aim at eliminating inner negativities and habitual patterns. Join us for this lecture where monks will illuminate the benefits of meditation through guided practice and insightful discussion, offering practical techniques to enhance concentration, reduce stress, and cultivate emotional balance in everyday life. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this session provides a meaningful opportunity to learn from an authentic Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Free with registration. Register
Mystical Arts of Tibet: Closing Ceremony
In a powerful ritual symbolizing the impermanence of all things, the Tibetan Buddhist monks will ceremonially dismantle the intricate sand mandala, sweeping away the vibrant design they spent days creating grain by grain. This moving conclusion reflects the Buddhist belief in the transitory nature of life and beauty. Following the ceremony, small portions of the blessed sand will be distributed to audience members as a reminder of peace, compassion, and the fleeting nature of existence. Free with registration. Register
[ _____ ] Mirage: An Immersive Encounter with Choral Music and Digital Art
In partnership with Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology Step inside a world where light and sound become one. In this groundbreaking collaboration, the UT Dallas Chamber Singers perform live choral music that echoes and enhances [ _____ ] Mirage – an immersive, 360-degree digital art experience designed by SV Randall, UT Dallas Assistant Professor Visual and Performing Arts, and Sara Dittrich, an interdisciplinary artist based in Baltimore. Surrounded by flowing imagery on all walls, the audience is invited to listen, look, and feel as voices and visuals merge into a single, transformative encounter. Performance will repeat at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Come early to explore the galleries prior to the performances. Galleries open at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. First-come, First served. Free with registration. Register