Take a 2-day art course/tour at SMU’s Meadows Museum Auditorium with the Vice Chair of the City of Dallas Cultural Affairs Commission, Gail Sachson.

“Breathe new life into your art career or learn how to plug into the Dallas art scene for the first time through this intimate guide to local resources for artists, collectors, docents, art students and enthusiasts.”

Shop local and shop for a cause Thursday and Friday at the 1st annual Tseelana Market.

The Market is benefiting The Wilson Foundation, a local not-for-profit organization providing education and health support for AIDS victims in rural South Africa.

The word “Tseelana” (pronounced “Say-lana”) means “to help each other” in Northern Sotho, the language spoken by the people The Wilson Foundation serves in South Africa.

Participating artists will donate a percentage of each sale back to The Wilson Foundation, and together will raise money for children in South Africa who desperately need help.

Some of the local artists include: painter Brenda Bogart, candles by Eleanor (Ellie) Hamm, jewelry by Beyond Baroque, S King Collection, London Schmid, and much more. There will also be handmade bracelets, wire baskets and other items by South African artisans.

The Tseelana Market is free and open to the public!

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs has partnered with the Dallas theatre community and Theatre Communications Group (TCG) to offer a Free Night of Theater! This is a national program raises the awareness of and attracts new audiences to live theatrical performances.

Reserve your tickets starting Monday at 12pm (seriously, don’t wait) and enjoy a FREE night of theater in Dallas.

Enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to 6 museums and cultural venues in Dallas this Saturday, September 26th.

All you have to do is fill out the admission card, print, and present your card at each entry. The admission card is available for download on the Smithsonian website and in September’s issue.

This is the 5th annual Museum Day presented by Smithsonian magazine.

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) presents its annual Fall Gallery Walk and Panel Discussions this Saturday, September 12th.

Get on your bike or go by foot to visit some of DADA’s member galleries, museums, and nonprofit art spaces around the Dallas area from 2-8pm. Start at any of the DADA member locations and pick up a map or download the map online.

Who doesn’t love House of Dang? They throw bad-ass parties, make their own line of clothes, and have vintage finds that only exist in family heirlooms.

House of Dang will be showing off their new line of designs with agency talent from Campbell-Wagner Runway LLC.

The Runway Monday event is Monday, August 31st at The Mitchell Lofts. Show starts at 7pm and there’s an afterparty at Vapiano in Mockingbird Station at 9pm.

Meet interactive artist/designer Chris Cast at Cafe Izmir on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009. The reception for the artist features his latest work using his own photography and sketches and using digital tools to remix.

Celebrate the final weekend of Summer Spotlight, Willie Doherty & Private Universes and the premiere of All the World’s a Stage with free admission and special programs and tours. The DMA is free all weekend. Take advantage of the tours, lectures and films, as well as access to three exhibits. Although, I expect a lot of people will be doing the same.

Among the exhibit of All the World’s a Stage will be a group of pastel ballet dancers by Edgar Degas. Growing up in pink tights and a black leotard I became very familiar with Degas’ ballet dancers. Years of plies and arabesques at the bar, and staring at the Degas posters that lined the wall in cheap frames from Michael’s- I got to know them well.

Join the Dallas Arts District this Saturday, August 08, 2009 for a walking tour of the Dallas Arts District, the largest urban arts district in the United States. Listen to experienced docents share the area’s history and architecture while strolling by the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, historic Belo Mansion and Cathedral Shrine of the Vrigin of Guadalupe. Get a close up view of the Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theatre under construction and set to open in fall 2009.

Support local art and the artist’s by getting out to George Fowler’s artist reception this Saturday at The Cameron Gallery. His new exhibit, Heavy Metal, will be on display and available for purchase. Stop by for a glass of wine and check out his work before heading anywhere else Saturday evening. It will be fun. Promise.