The arts scene in Dallas during the 1970s was giving birth to a number of future greats. It was back in 1971 that Erin Abi Wright was born in Dallas. Within four years she was already an old pro in Dallas' world of entertainment singing and dancing at the Dallas Theater Center and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Erin went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary Will Celebrate Its 40th Ruby Anniversary With Erykah Badu Performing
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Dallas Contemporary And The Joule Team Up For Teen Street Art Camp
Leave it to those folks at the Dallas Contemporary and The Joule Hotel. They always seem to be breaking through ho-hum barriers and creating “WOW!” situations. While the summer temps have sent many into heat hibernation, the Dallas Contemporary and The Joule are holding the Teen Street Art Camp from July 6-10. In addition to spending “a week experimenting with various … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary And The Joule Team Up For Teen Street Art Camp
Dallas Contemporary Receives Some Nice News From Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Art Innovation And Management Program
The Dallas Contemporary team is high-fiving each other. Seems they have “been awarded a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Art Innovation and Management program (AIM).” According to DC Executive Director Peter Doroshenko, it’s a two-parter. They’ll receive $75,000 this year. Next year they’ll be “eligible for the same amount.” To be eligible for Part Deux, the Dallas … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary Receives Some Nice News From Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Art Innovation And Management Program
Loris Gréaud’s “The Unplayed Notes Museum” Evacuated Dallas Contemporary As Angels Fell To Zombies
Like parents prepping for Christmas morning, insiders exchanged knowing looks at the Dallas Contemporary patron party on Saturday, January 17, for Loris Gréaud's exhibit, “The Unplayed Notes Museum.” For DC supporters like Nancy Rogers, Laree Hulshoff and Ben Fischer, Tammy Cotton Hartnett, Muffin Lemak, John Clutts, Dr. Sami Arslanlar and Kenny Goss, this was up there … [Read more...] about Loris Gréaud’s “The Unplayed Notes Museum” Evacuated Dallas Contemporary As Angels Fell To Zombies
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Loris Gréaud’s “The Unplayed Notes Museum” Patron Party
Dallas Contemporary proved that museums are far from ho-hum affairs. On Saturday, January 17, French artist Loris Gréaud proved that for the patron party of his “The Unplayed Notes Museum.” Having taken over the entire 26,000-square-foot museum, he made his first solo exhibit in the U.S. At 8:30, he orchestrated a two-minute destruction of many pieces within the exhibits … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Loris Gréaud’s “The Unplayed Notes Museum” Patron Party
Co-Hosts Nasiba Hartland-Mackie And Nancy Rogers Kick Off The Mario Testino Exhibition With A VIP Din-Din
You've got to hand it to Nasiba Hartland-Mackie. With her baby due in just a couple of weeks, she still managed to co-host the Friday, September 19th opening night VIP-ish festivities for photographer Mario Testino's "Alta Moda" exhibition at Dallas Contemporary. But then she had Nancy Rogers as her co-hosting partner, so it was pretty obvious that the activities were going to … [Read more...] about Co-Hosts Nasiba Hartland-Mackie And Nancy Rogers Kick Off The Mario Testino Exhibition With A VIP Din-Din
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Contemporary
“As a non-profit institution dedicated to showcasing regional, national and international artists, Dallas Contemporary (dc) strives to bring new ideas to our local community. The money raised by generous supporters of North Texas Giving Day helps dc develop exhibitions that not only educate our visitors but greatly impact the Dallas community as a whole. “In January … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Contemporary
Dallas Contemporary Offers “The Art Of Mexico Past & Present,” A Week-Long Tour Of Mexico City’s Finest Art In September-October
Dallas Contemporary is not a stay-home-type operation. Nope, they’ve put together "The Art of Mexico Past & Present," a week (September 28 through October 4) of learning and enjoying the amazing and diversified art found in Mexico City. From the murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco to the outstanding remnants of the Aztec culture, the … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary Offers “The Art Of Mexico Past & Present,” A Week-Long Tour Of Mexico City’s Finest Art In September-October
Round Robin November 9: Big Black Tie Ball, The Yes! Event: One Special Night And Alive For 35
Saturday, November 9, was chock full of surprises. At one event T. Boone Pickens got a personalized guitar from Trace Adkins. At another one, three female impersonators entertained surprised guests. And at the last stop there was guest wrestling. No one can say Dallas isn’t diverse. Big Black Tie Ball Honoree T. Boone Pickens arrived too late for the meet-and-greet with Trace … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 9: Big Black Tie Ball, The Yes! Event: One Special Night And Alive For 35
Wilkinson Center’s Black And White Gala Fills Dallas Contemporary Galleries For 30th Anniversary Celebration
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder claimed that the headcount at the 30th anniversary celebration Black and White Gala for Wilkinson Center was 390 guests Saturday, November 3. No way. It had to be way over that number that filled the Dallas Contemporary's reception and seated dinner. Adding an elegant touch to the evening was the request to wear only black … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s Black And White Gala Fills Dallas Contemporary Galleries For 30th Anniversary Celebration
Share-A-Date: Phenomenon 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012: Leave it to those young arty types to create an event that is intriguing. First of all, the organizers are co-chairs Bradley Agather, Hannah Hoffman and Meghan Looney. Second, it's benefiting Dallas Contemporary, where the most unusual people and events are found nowadays. You just never know what to expect.Then they've challenged the followers of … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: Phenomenon 2012