American Masters From the Blanton Museum of Art's Mari and James A Michener Collection November 29, 2008

American Masters is a selection of nearly 40 paintings from the Mari and James Michener Collection at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin. Tracing the development of 20th century American painting from the gritty realism of Robert Henri to the startling pop art of Robert Indiana to the experimetnal abstraction of Alan Cote, this exhibition is a celebration of the creativity of modern American artists. Opening Reception: Friday, June 27, 6:30-8:30pm. Date: June 27 through November 30, 2008. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $8 adults. $6 seniors 65+ and students with I.D. $4 children 5 to 17. Free for children under 5 and LSU MOA members.