The Dallas arts and cultural community is mounting a major campaign urging voters to support Proposition E in the upcoming May 4th bond election. Proposition E calls for allocating over $75 million from the bond package to fund critical infrastructure repairs and maintenance at 15 city-owned arts venues across Dallas. This is not about anything shiny and new supporters of the bill highlight, but more so, it’s about taking care of what Dallas already has and addressing long-deferred maintenance like leaky roofs, outdated fire systems, and failing HVAC units at facilities like the Bath House Cu ..read more

Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancers: Adji Cissoko, Shuaib Elhassan, and Lisa Fischer | © RJ Muna In the ever-evolving world of the performing arts, dance remains a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural expression, and community connection. At the heart of this vibrant scene in North Texas is TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND, led by Charles Santos Executive/Artistic Director of TITAS. His vision has consistently propelled the organization to new heights. This year’s Command Performance and gala, on Apr. 27, will feature 11 performances from world-renowned dancers and companies includ ..read more

Intérieur 2 by Liz Gartz, Printmaking, Drypoint on Fine Art Paper Nicole Garton, Global Fair Director of The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, embodies the transformative spirit driving today’s art world. Under her leadership, the fair has become a beacon of innovation, making art accessible and providing artists with a platform to thrive independently. In her role, Garton oversees the strategic and operational aspects of staging international art events in cities like Brooklyn, Dallas, Sydney, and London. “The beauty of working in live events is that there really is no ‘typical’ day—ea ..read more

Dallas Art Fair 2024. Photo by Exploredinary The 16th edition of the Dallas Art Fair concluded with a resounding success, marked by vigorous sales, acquisitions by the Dallas Museum of Art, and enthusiastic participation from collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. Kelly Cornell, Director of the Dallas Art Fair, expressed her delight, stating, “Our 16th edition affirms Dallas’s reputation as an exciting hub for art commerce, cultural dialogue, and spirited festivities.” One of the highlights of this year’s fair was the Dallas Museum of Art’s acquisition of three significant artworks through ..read more

Film still, Terra Femme (2021) Sweet Pass Sculpture Park has announced the much-anticipated debut of their spring exhibition, featuring the captivating works Dark Study by Anika Todd and Terra Femme, a film by Courtney Stephens. This dynamic pairing will be on display from April 27­–July 13, 2024, promising an immersive experience. Anika Todd’s Dark Study is a site-responsive sculpture that pays homage to the historic moon towers of Austin, Texas. These iconic structures, erected in 1895, once illuminated the cityscape and have since become beloved landmarks. Todd ..read more

Photography Courtesy of The Hole The Dallas Art Fair is set to dazzle visitors with unconventional yet captivating pieces at its entrance. A striking fusion of art and fashion, the larger-than-life artwork in question is the brainchild of artist Andy Dixon and renowned fashion designer Jeremy Scott. We have the privilege of publishing the conversation with Andy and Jeremy to delve deeper into the creative process behind this unique collaboration and the intertwining realms of art and fashion. The genesis of this artwork traces back to Andy Dixon’s 2023 solo exhibition, Joy, hosted at The ..read more

Dallas welcomes the exquisite Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE exhibition, a floral spectacle making its Texas debut at NorthPark Center through March 24. This world-renowned show presents 15 unique fresh floral mannequins, each crafted to celebrate the rich arts and cultural scene of Dallas-Fort Worth. The display, orchestrated by some of North Texas’ most gifted florists, showcases the fusion of floral artistry with cultural inspiration. Fleurs de Villes, having connected over 800 floral artists through more than 90 exhibitions globally, continues to celebrate floral design’s vibrant beau ..read more

Still Life with Lilies, 1917. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Oil on canvas. Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Cornelia and Ralph Heins in memory of Elinor Heins The Dallas Museum of Art recently unveiled a significant addition to its collection, titled From Munch to Kirchner: The Heins Collection of Modern and Expressionist Art. This exhibition pays homage to the late Marie “Elinor” Heins, whose heirs donated 30 pieces of her meticulously gathered artworks, spanning from 1967 until her death in 2018. Elinor Heins, who resided in Montreux, Switzerland, had a discerning eye for modern art, with a ..read more

Jiatong Yao, Toothtopia As part of the Dallas Arts Month festivities, AURORA, in collaboration with Downtown Dallas, Inc., has announced the return of Video Art Night (VAN), slated for April 5, 2024. This event is set to transform Pegasus Plaza into a vibrant canvas for video art, offering an immersive outdoor exhibition experience. VAN, now in its third iteration, will commence at 6 p.m. with the main video projections lighting up from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. The evening is not just about visual stimulation; it is also a feast for the senses, featuring live jazz performances by Len Barnett from ..read more

The Ascendants XVIII (She Is Here And So Are You), 2021. Wangari Mathenge This spring, the Dallas Museum of Art is set to unveil the exhibition, When You See Me: Visibility in Contemporary Art/History, that delves into the nuanced realms of visibility and representation. Inspired by the profound work of Deborah Roberts, this exhibition emerges as a pivotal exploration into the complexities of how we see and are seen, particularly through the lenses of race, gender, and sexuality. Opening April 7, 2024, and continuing through April 13, 2025, When You See Me presents an expansive ..read more