General Capitol Complex News September 30, 2019

Blanton Museum of Art:  “Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin”  In January 2015, the renowned American artist Ellsworth Kelly gifted to the Blanton the design concept for his most monumental work, a 2,715-square-foot stone building with luminous colored glass windows, a totemic wood sculpture, and fourteen black and white marble panels. Titled ‘Austin’, the structure honors the artist’s tradition of naming particular works for the places for which they are destined. The structure is the only building the artist designed, and it will be his most lasting legacy. Envisioned by Kelly as a site for joy and contemplation, ‘Austin’ is a cornerstone of the Blanton’s permanent collection and will enrich the lives of visitors from around the world. Stop by and see it soon. Be sure to use the crosswalk closest to the Blanton Café and across from the Bullock Museum for your safe passage over MLK Blvd. For more Blanton news, subscribe to their newsletter here.

Waterloo Greenway (formerly Waller Creek Conservancy): New name for an Austin favorite. Check out the update vision for this wondrous public park in the heart of the city. Follow all the events happening at the Waller Creek Greenbelt and Park here.