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Frontiers of Flight Museum to Feature Abstract Aviation Art Exhibition

Frontiers of Flight Museum to Feature Abstract Aviation Art Exhibition

The Frontiers of Flight Museum will open the art exhibition Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art by Don Parr on Friday, June 15. The exhibition that features abstract paintings and constructions with aviation themes will be on display through September 21.

Dallas International Film Festival 2012 #DIFF

Dallas International Film Festival 2012 #DIFF

[ April 12, 2012 to April 22, 2012. ] Want to mingle with local, national and international film buffs? Read on for details about the Sixth Annual Dallas International Film Festival. #DIFF

Two Landmark Exhibits at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows Museum

Two Landmark Exhibits at Southern Methodist University's Meadows Museum

If you haven't been lately, now is the perfect time to head over to the SMU campus and pay a visit to the picturesque Meadows Museum for two landmark exhibits on display now through January.

Art Conspiracy5 Benefiting Resolana

Art Conspiracy5 Benefiting Resolana

[ December 12, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Tonight is the Art Conspiracy's 5th annual fundraiser, this year benefiting Resolana.

The auction benefit will feature 150 Dallas area artists in an empty warehouse, and live music from Telegraph Canyon, The Crash That Took Me, The Boom Boom Box and RTB2. Paul Slavens, KXT Disc Jockey, will host tonight's fundraiser.

Dallas Arts Advocacy Day 2009

Dallas Arts Advocacy Day 2009

[ August 20, 2009; 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Thursday, August 20th is Arts Advocacy Day in Dallas presented by the Cultural Affairs Commission, City of Dallas and Dallas Area Cultural Advocacy Coalition.

Arts Advocacy Day is an opportunity for everyone interested in the arts to learn more about new media marketing and the economic impact of the arts.

The featured speaker is Douglas Sonntag, Director of Dance for the National Endowment for the Arts. There will be workshops and panel discussions in the morning dealing with advocacy and public relations techniques. The cost for Advocacy Day is $35 and includes lunch and all workshops.

Artist Spotlight: Roberta Harris at The Women’s Museum

Artist Spotlight: Roberta Harris at The Women's Museum

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I think of the stair step in my work as going up to life. That's where the UP comes in and the name of the show. It's UP, it's about joy, it's about life, and going after life with gusto. - Roberta Harris
This is the first installment of Artist Spotlight on iliveindallas.com and I couldn't [...]

And/Or Gallery and The House of Dang Celebrate the Last Dance

And/Or Gallery and The House of Dang Celebrate the Last Dance

[ July 24, 2009; 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] This is it, Seniors. The last dance.

When: Friday July 24th from 7pm - til
Where: And/Or Gallery
4221 Bryan St. Suite B
Dallas, TX 75204
214.824.2442

And/Or Gallery Press Release #23: A final music installation and dance party to celebrate And/Or Gallery's move to NYC (Fall 2009), The House of Dang's relocation to a design studio in Oakcliff and their new clothing line to open with Launch, at the Galleria (Fall 2009).

In the gallery during this party, we're creating a replica of a rave, which you may notice is not dissimilar from shows we've put on before except for the volume. Video content will be provided by our artists: Kevin Bewersdorf, Paul Slocum, Guthrie Lonergan, Tom Moody, Marcin Ramocki, Kristin Lucas, Michael Bell-Smith, and Travis Hallenbeck. The music will be a mixture of house and rave-appropriate techno, selected by Paul Slocum. The playlist will include remixes and new material by Tree Wave. It's the LAST DANCE!

The Art of Dr. Seuss at Storyopolis Fine Art

The Art of Dr. Seuss at Storyopolis Fine Art

[ July 17, 2009 7:00 pm to August 9, 2009 6:00 pm. ] The Art of Dr. Seuss is a National touring exhibition honoring the 100th Seussentennial celebration... and it's coming to Dallas! Storyopolis Fine Art and The 4th Wall Gallery invite you to discover the wildly imaginary work of Theodor Seuss Geisel.

The exhibit chronicles 70 years of artistic creations, including rare early works of poetry, advertising works, WWII editorial cartoons, magazine covers from the 1920's & 1930's, his collection of unorthodox taxidermy, the Secret Art, and never-before-seen works from Seuss's personal archives. What a treasure this will be!

Opening Reception of Roberta Harris: UP at The Women’s Museum

Opening Reception of Roberta Harris: UP at The Women's Museum

[ July 11, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The Women's Museum will be celebrating the opening art exhibit of Roberta Harris: UP on Saturday, July 11th, 2009. Meet the Houston-based artist in person and view her artwork from 1985 to the present. Her latest work, birds and grid, looks beautiful online. I spoke with Alyssa Gardina who said Harris' "Apple Sky" will be displayed at the exhibit. Yay!

Admission to the Museum and the reception is free and en complimentary food and beverage. RSVP to rsvp@thewomensmuseum.org or (214) 915-0876 by July 8.

When: Saturday, July 11th, 3:00-5pm
Where: The Women's Museum, 3800 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226

The exhibit UP is fundamentally about hope. Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is rather the ability to stand amid what is broken and chaotic and envision a positive future story. – Roberta Harris

ARTFEST 2009 Fair Park, Dallas – Celebrating 40 Years of Art

ARTFEST 2009 Fair Park, Dallas - Celebrating 40 Years of Art

[ May 22, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 23, 2009; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. May 24, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 40th Annual ARTFEST will be held at Fair Park this weekend, May 22-24, 2009.

Tickets for ARTFEST 2009 are $5 in advance and are available at Tom Thumb stores. Tickets are $6 at the gate.

Saturday, May 23rd 10am – 7pm
Sunday, May 24th 10am – 6pm

A “WineStroll” Preview Party & Wine Tasting event is Friday from 6pm-9pm. Tickets for the Friday evening Winestroll are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate.