It was just a year ago that one of the Art Ball live auction items was a trip to Denver to tour the exhibition “Dior: from Paris to the World.” The exhibit in the Mile High City closed this past January and is now headed to the Dallas Museum of Art’s Barrel Vault. And you just know it’s going to be a brilliant presentation of more than 100 haute couture dresses, plus … [Read more...] about DMA Exhibition Ambassadors To Enjoy Sneak Preview Of “Dior: From Paris To The World” Plus Much More
Agustin Arteaga
Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
As the Texas Rangers were kicking off the last season at Globe Life Park against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, the SMU campus was filling with Lexuses, Mercedes and all types of high brows. It’s too bad the Rangers didn’t have Nancy Strauss Halbreich batting. In addition to being SMU’s 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee, she literally proved to be the MVP at the annual … [Read more...] about Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #3: Trip To Mexico With Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga
This Art Ball 2019 Form and Function live auction package will astound even the most well-travelled art-lover. Mexico City is known throughout the world for its range of art treasures. From the centuries-old Teotihuacan Pyramid and Puebla to the sleek, contemporary kurimanzutto and Museo Jumex, the city simply has way too much to take in. That’s why the winner of the … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #3: Trip To Mexico With Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga
2019 Art In Bloom Patron Party Blossoms At Cooley Estate
The evening of Thursday, March 21, was ideal with temperatures in the 70s for a party to celebrate spring and the upcoming floral delights of the Dallas Museum of Art League's "Art in Bloom 2019: Joie des Fleurs." And what better place to honor the fundraiser's patrons than Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Art in Bloom, glass artist Carlyn … [Read more...] about 2019 Art In Bloom Patron Party Blossoms At Cooley Estate
‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13. Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
Art Ball 2019 Is Touted At Announcement Party At Catherine And Will Rose’s Masterpiece Home
Over in one corner, Lynn McBee had buttonholed John Suhgrue. Not far away, Kelli and Allen Questrom were marveling at Dallas' very pleasant weather, having just returned from a spell in Colorado. And Dianne and Mark LaRoe were lamenting having missed the Dallas Opera's recent First Sight event, since Dianne's mother had arrived that day at D/FW Airport. Those were a few … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Is Touted At Announcement Party At Catherine And Will Rose’s Masterpiece Home
High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
The annual reveal event announcing the winner of the Nasher Sculpture Center's prestigious Nasher Prize is always upbeat and somewhat dramatic, and this year's proved true to form. Once again, the invitation-only gathering at Cindy and Howard Rachofsky's Warehouse Dallas art space—held on Tuesday, September 25—attracted a crowd of high-powered art-world … [Read more...] about High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
JUST IN: Details Revealed For Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2019 Art Ball
The gleaming, contemporary home of Catherine and Will Rose was the setting tonight of the announcement party for Art Ball 2019, benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. Catherine, who is president of the DMA's 2018-2019 board of trustees, welcomed guests including the upcoming ball's co-chairs: Lindsey Collins and Amanda Shufeldt. The theme of the 54th annual gala, scheduled to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Details Revealed For Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2019 Art Ball
Rebecca Fletcher’s 2018 Art Ball Netted $1.3M For Dallas Museum Of Art
2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher and Dallas Museum of Art Director Agustin Arteaga are very happy campers. The tally has just been revealed that Rebecca’s "Horizon: New. Now. Next." provided $1.3M for the DMA’s “commitment to presenting diverse exhibitions, providing innovative educational and public programs and caring for a permanent collection of more than 24,000 objects … [Read more...] about Rebecca Fletcher’s 2018 Art Ball Netted $1.3M For Dallas Museum Of Art
Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
Mother Nature played hardball with North Texas fundraisers on Saturday, April 21. Like a tease, she threatened showers, hail and end-of-the-world conditions that had back-up plans kicking into play. All day the clouds hovered, and still no deluge. Then the weather radar boded a dumping right around the time that most of the big deal events were to take place. Over at the … [Read more...] about Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”