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The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Opening Ceremony
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art sponsors an event highlighting Tibet traditions.
When:
August 19, 2011 6:00pm
Where
Celebrate the opening of The Mystical Arts of Tibet with an evening exploring the traditions of Tibet. Tour the exhibition Tradition Transformed: Tibetan Artists Respond and create your own sand paintings, prayer flags, and Tibetan friendship scarves.
Activity Schedule:
Art Activity: Tibetan Friendship Scarves
6 – 8 PM | Arbor Walk
Decorate a friendship scarf for friends and family. This long narrow scarf embodies friendship, goodwill, and love. It is offered as a blessing, a thank you, or to wish someone good luck on a journey. Supplies limited.
Art Activity: “Ode to Drive by Press” Tibetan Flag T-Shirts
6 – 7 PM and 8 – 9 PM | Flora Street
Choose a prayer flag design by printmaking students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and create a personalized tshirt or prayer flag. $10 tshirt/$5 prayer flag donation required; all proceeds benefit the BTWHSVPA Student Free Tibet Club.
Chill Bubble Tea
6 – 9 PM | Trammell Crow Center Plaza
Enjoy complimentary samples of bubble tea, a favorite drink across Japan and Asia. Complimentary supplies limited. Full sized beverages are available at the discounted rate of $3 each.
Opening Ceremony: The Mystical Arts of Tibet
7 – 8 PM | Grand Gallery
Experience the beauty of this ancient ritual and blessing of the space as the monks prepare for the creation of the mandala. Seating is limited; $30 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection and students. Reservations are required; call 214 979 6438.
Blessing by the Monks
8:30 PM | Trammell Crow Center Plaza
Join the monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery as they perform a special group blessing for children and adults. Free, but donations to the Drepung Loseling Monastery are appreciated.
Tour of Tradition Transformed: Tibetan Artists Respond
9 – 10 PM | Garden Gallery
Join Kristina Hilliard, Manager of Learning Partnerships, for a tour of the exhibition Tradition Transformed: Tibetan Artists Respond.
Moonlight Meditation with the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery
10 PM | Grand Gallery
Enjoy a moonlit hour of meditation led by our artists-in-residence. Space is limited; $10 donation to the Drepung Loseling Monastery is requested.
Tour: Under the Bodhi Tree
11:15 – 11:45 PM | Meet in Museum Lobby
Join Kristina Hilliard, Manager of Learning Partnerships for a tour exploring cross-cultural images of the Buddha.
Cost:
Daily admission to the museum is FREE.
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(214) 979-6430
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