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Where to Experience Art in Dallas

Have A Moment Of Serenity Among Celebrated Sculpture

Private collection turned public treasure, the Nasher Sculpture Center is one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world. The center boasts more than 300 sculptures housed in an indoor gallery and serene outdoor garden, including seminal works by Rodin, Matisse, Picasso and Henry Moore.

Enjoy Modern Artwork

The Dallas Contemporary is a hub for modern and contemporary sculpture, paintings and more. Featuring regional, national and international artists, as well as imaginative exhibits, this art museum offers innovative artwork for visitors to enjoy daily.

Delight In The Performing Arts

The multi-venue AT&T Performing Arts Center is hailed as one of the most significant performing arts destinations in America. Boasting venues designed by Pritzker Prizewinning architects, the center is home to Dallas’ finest performance companies, from contemporary dance to classical opera, and it plays host to touring Broadway productions and world-renowned acts. The array of magnificent venues includes the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre, Strauss Square and Sammons Park.

Immerse Yourself In Music

The legendary, rich sound of the Meyerson Symphony Center has made it a premier destination for the world’s finest musicians. Created by the internationally renowned design team late architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson, it’s home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Spread over 20 square blocks and encompassing 68 acres, the walkable downtown hub of creativity features art for all the senses with award-winning museums, performing arts venues, restaurants and bars…

The first arts organization in the Dallas Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and global collection. With more than 25,000 works of art…

Free and open to the public, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas celebrates the arts and cultures of Asia – from ancient eras…

Explore Dallas’ Public Art Scene

From beautiful and intricate sculpture to inspired murals, Dallas’ public art scene is a sight to behold. With works of art like The Traveling Man, a larger-than-life sculpture series throughout Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood; Tony Tasset’s critically acclaimed Eye sculpture; and more than 40 colorful murals, there are endless ways to experience art in Dallas.

Admire Art For Free At The Dallas Museum Of Art

The first arts organization in the Dallas Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and global collection. With more than 22,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human creativity, the growing collection includes one of the most important museum holdings of modern and contemporary art in the United States, and visitors can see it all for free.

Experience Asia In The Heart Of Dallas

Nestled like a jewel in the heart of the bustling city, the Crow Museum of Asian Art offers visitors a glimpse of serene beauty and tranquility. This lovingly curated, always-free museum offers a calm setting for quiet reflection in galleries focused on the arts of China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, drawn from cultures both ancient and contemporary.

Dallas Arts Month

Dallas is home to the nation’s largest urban arts district, and our devotion to the arts runs deep. In celebration of our vast cultural landscape, the city has proclaimed April as Dallas…

Cultural Experiences

Experience all the city has to offer! Dallas is a richly diverse American city: over the years it has become a melting pot of cultures, religions and lifestyles.

Museums

Stroll around these fine art galleries and museums when you need a little beauty in your life.

Performing Arts

Find the theater and dance events in Dallas, including musicals, plays, dance troupes, and ballet.

Live Music

From raucous shows at The Kessler Theater to the rise of Deep Ellum and every local chart-topper in between, the history of Dallas music shows how a city flourished - and continues…

Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Known for its stunning features and eco-friendly designs by world-renowned architect, Thom Mayne, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a jewel in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Once you're inside…

February 10 — May 12

Some Dogs Go To Dallas

The Green Family Art Foundation is pleased to present Some Dogs Go to Dallas. Some Dogs Go to Dallas presents a selection of artworks from the collection of Pamela and David Hornik. Ardent dog lovers, the Horniks have a penchant for acquiring pieces depicting dogs that span across many eras, locations, and techniques throughout the art historical canon.

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March 30 — May 4

Diving Deeper

PDNB Gallery presents its second iteration of DEEP DIVE. A new group exhibition, DIVING DEEPER, includes more treasures from deep inside portfolio boxes and flat files that have not been exhibited in recent years.

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May 11 — May 24

Women in Art – A Joyful Journey

Women in Art – A Joyful Journey Exhibition, currently on display at Art on Main, mirrors the artists interpretation of JOY, CREATIVITY and COLOR, in these mediums: Paintings, Drawings, Photography, Ceramics, and Sculpture.

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Ready to dive into some of Dallas’s vibrant visual arts scene? Here you’ll find a curated list of some of Dallas' galleries, museums and cultural centers. Click here to view…