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    Rienzi Sketching in the Galleries (Saturdays)

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    Presented by Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts, MFAH at Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts

    September 4-December 18, 2010

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    Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts, MFAH opens for Sketching in the Galleries Saturdays this fall. All artists are welcome to enjoy the estate´s opulent surroundings and artistic inspiration.

    Draw from 18th century decorative art objects in the baroque, rococo and neoclassical styles during Rienzi´s open sketching hours. The galleries hold treasures for every artist: space and light, interior design, historical narrative, decorative motifs, reflective surfaces, intriguing shapes and form inspired by function. 

    Rienzi is located at 1406 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019. Parking is available in front of the museum. Please call (713) 639-7800 for additional directions. Admission: general admission for Rienzi is $6 or $4 with MFAH membership, student ID or seniors age 65+. For Guidelines on materials please call (713) 639-7803.

    Opened to the public in 1999, Rienzi is the center for European decorative arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Comprising a remarkable art collection, a house, and gardens, Rienzi was given to the museum by arts patrons Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III.

    This handsome residence, named for Rienzi Johnston, Mr. Masterson´s grandfather, is situated on 4.4 acres in Homewood Addition, surrounded by Houston´s River Oaks neighborhood. The structure was designed in 1952 by John F. Staub, the same architect who designed Bayou Bend.


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        Rienzi Center for European Decorative Arts

        1406 Kirby Drive
        Houston, TX 77019

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        General Admission:
        $6 for adults,
        $4 for MFAH members, seniors, and students with ID.

        Info Phone: 713.639.7800

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        September 4-December 18, 2010

        Times:

        1:30 - 4:30pm Saturdays


        Note: Not  available September 25 or December 11.

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