Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin” Grand Opening Dinner

February 10, 2018

On February 10, the Blanton Museum of Art held an exclusive black-tie fundraising dinner commemorating the unveiling of Ellsworth Kelly’s (Kelly died in December 2015 at the age of 92) “Austin.” The 2,715-square-foot stone building features dazzling multicolored glass windows and is the only building designed by the celebrated artist. The extraordinary work of art officially opened to the public on February 18, becoming a central part of the Blanton’s permanent collection.