Blanton Block Party 2019

Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:59pm

About

3rd Annual Block Party with Art. Food. Music.

The Blanton Block Party is BACK!

Join us for a free day-to-night community festival to kick off Spring and celebrate the big changes on our block. Explore the epic exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton” and be inspired by the creative ways artists have merged visual art and language. 

The Blanton Block Party is the perfect fusion of live music and world-class art, providing outdoor family art activities, local food, and tours throughout the day.

LIVE MUSIC: Austin music favorites including *Black Fret grant recipients will perform throughout the day.

11am → Jeff Plankenhorn*
12:30pm → SaulPaul*
1:30pm →Mariachi Los Gallos
2pm →Money Chicha*
3:30pm →Texas KGB*
5pm →
 Good Field
6:30pm →
 Shy Beast*
8pm →
 Donovan Keith*
9:30pm → Riders Against The Storm*

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Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.

Shifts (7)

1 - 7 of 7 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
Set-up9:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)Help set-up the event including putting signage and tables in place, as well as stanchions and information. Stick around and enjoy the activities!13/20Over
Greeter/Monitor11:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)Help open doors, assist visitors with questions, watch for oversized bags or backpacks.5/10Over
Activity Assistant2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)Help vendors and Blanton staff members run various activities such as temporary tattoos and bandana making.10/10Over
Assist with visitors to Ellsworth Kelly building11:00am (CT)4:00pm (CT)Help explain rules, describe the work of art and its building materials, hand out cards with details, discuss the various moods of the building during different seasons and times of day.10/10Over
Host the BMA galleries4:00pm (CT)7:00pm (CT)Help visitors at various works of art in the galleries, including the Cildo Miereles work of art called "How to Build Cathedrals" that has 600,000 pennies.5/10Over
Event host and gallery monitor7:00pm (CT)11:00pm (CT)help visitors with doors and answering questions or handing out maps1/10Over
Clean-up and Wrap-up11:00pm (CT)11:59pm (CT)Help the music area load out and help clean up the grounds. Includes emptying garbage, putting away signs, stacking tables and clearing sidewalks of debris. Come early and hear "Riders Against the Storm" while you help!1/10Over