Image features Family Day, courtesy of the Meadows Museum
Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, the Meadows Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Spanish art outside of Spain. This hidden gem in our own backyard showcases countless masterpieces from the Middle Ages through modern times. New this spring, the Meadows Museum has announced a full season of public programs in conjunction with Raimundo de Madrazo, a retrospective exhibit dedicated to a celebrated painter of the Belle Époque.
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish, 1841–1920), Self-Portrait, 1901. Photo by Michael Bodycomb.
Though the name Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta may not be as familiar as other artists of his time, the Spanish master’s portraits made him a favorite among members of European and American society around the turn of the 20th century. This first-ever retrospective will showcase nearly 75 works, spanning Madrazo’s career from its origins in Madrid to Paris and the United States. The Meadows Museum represents the only venue outside of Madrid to host the exhibition.
Image courtesy of the Meadows Museum
In conjunction with Raimundo de Madrazo, which will run from February 22 through June 21, 2026, the Meadows Museum will host multiple guest speakers, open studios, and family-friendly events throughout the spring. Highlights include: Open Studio youth art projects (March 22 and May 24, 1 – 4 p.m.); “Portraits of Women by Raimundo de Madrazo,” a gallery talk by Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, Curator (April 24, 12:15 p.m.); Free Family Day with activities, crafts, and story time (April 12, 2 – 4 p.m.). Check the museum’s complete program calendar for more details and events.
The Raimundo de Madrazo exhibition is organized by the Meadows Museum, SMU, Dallas, and Fundación MAPFRE, Madrid. For admission pricing, museum hours, and general information, visit meadowsmuseumdallas.org.
