Weekend Picks

"For a Dreamer of Houses" brings together more than 50 works from the DMA's collection that range from immersive installations to intimate photographs, all related to the idea of home. The exhibition's sections correspond to five chapters in philosopher Gaston Bachelard's influential 1958 book "The Poetics of Space." Major recent acquisitions - including works by Alex Da Corte, Olivia Erlanger, EJ Hill, Francisco Moreno, Pipilotti Rist, and Do Ho Suh - are highlighted in each section. Photo:...... Read More

You've heard of pub crawls and wine tastings – but Dallas takes it to the next level. The Margarita Mile is a collection of the best and brightest margaritas in the city, conveniently collected in a colorful app. Sip, savor and discover the very best of Dallas with an experience that's all about America's most popular adult beverage: the Margarita! From classic recipes to hand-crafted creations, we left no bottle of tequila unturned in our search for the most sought-after Margaritas...... Read More

Nasher Mixtape offers a compilation of "tracks," micro-exhibitions focused on the Nasher's permanent collection installed throughout the museum. Nasher Mixtape takes its title from a practice, born in the 1980s, of selecting a sequence of songs from different sources and recording them on a single audio cassette. Writer Nick Hornby compared making a mixtape to writing a letter: "[There's] a lot of erasing and rethinking and starting again." A labor of love and a versatile creative activity,...... Read More

Explore eleven colorfully immersive installations, created with more than two million feet of yarn. As you walk from room to room, new adventures await you in this exhibit created by some of the top female fiber artists in the nation. "Intangible" showcases an all-female lineup of some of the top fiber artists from around the United States, including yarn-bomb extraordinaire London Kaye (Los Angeles, CA), Fiber Artist Niki Dionne (Dallas, TX), Muralist and Illustrator Alli Koch (Dallas, TX),...... Read More

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is proud to present the 2021 ART214 Juried Exhibition as part of Dallas Arts Month! ART214 is an exhibition that takes place at multiple OAC venues at the same time and showcases the works of artists who live in Dallas and the greater North Texas region. The work was selected by a jury after an open call and provides the opportunity for artists to exhibit work for the first time in one of our cultural centers or for the first time ever. It...... Read More

The ART214 Juried Exhibition is an Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) exhibition that takes place at 5 Cultural Centers throughout the entire month of Dallas Arts Month! This exhibition showcases the works of artists who live in Dallas and the greater North Texas region. The artwork was selected by a jury after a call for entries. Participating OAC venues are: Bath House Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, Moody Performance Hall, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, and South Dallas Cultural Center.... Read More

Join Museum Curator Stephen Fagin for an informal gallery talk taking a deeper look at two of the works of art featured in the special exhibition, Art Reframes History: the photographic triptych, "21 November" (2018) by Paul Sokal, and the photographic series, "Conspiracy Theory #7: Dealey Plaza" (1999) by Piet Wessing. Learn more about these artists, their inspiration and the meanings behind their contemplative pieces. The talks will provide historical insight and identify some interesting...... Read More

Join Certified Sommelier Glenn Boswell for a primer lesson in the classic wines of Italy, Germany, Spain, and France! Enjoy stunning views of downtown Dallas combined with an interactive, entertaining and educational wine tasting! You'll learn how to taste wine, major styles from each "old world" country, and get a primer on how to pair wine with food with some tasty food samples. The ticket price includes access to the GeO-Deck of the tower, so please plan your visit to allow time to enjoy...... Read More

Dallas Arts District presents Changing Perspectives Block Party, a Celebration of Dallas Artists.   This reimagined signature event will spotlight ten Dallas companies in the beautiful outdoor performance venue, Annette Strauss Square, at @attpac. Experience the arts under the stars in two different programs: 7:00 pm and 8:45 pm and join us to celebrate Dallas Arts Month!   Changing Perspectives Block Party is free and open to the public; we recommend that you RSVP for each...... Read More

As part of Dallas Arts Month, reserve your spot ASAP for "The Community Artist Showcase". This three-day outdoor event will highlight artists currently on the Community Artist Program (CAP) Roster Each day will feature a different artistic discipline to include music, dance, spoken word, and more. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public however, you must register to obtain entry. This event is hosted by the Community Arts Pop-Up Cultural Center, and is part of the Dallas Arts Month...... Read More

This spring, in celebration of the many creative small businesses in the Dallas-area, CANVAS Hotel Dallas will host a market, bringing together local brands and artisans of all kinds. Art by The Andes, Ava Michele Jewelry, B. Stellar Jewelry, Be So Selfish, Brooha Market, Cake Magick Dallas, Deepa Koshaley Art, Diadem Jewelry, Energy Gardens, Jackson The Brand, Lolo Jewels, Mekumi Bath, Not Your Mom's DIY, Olphactory Candles, Pretty Things Maker, Puffy Sweets, and Scripted Suite will come...... Read More