Art

Do good, Buy art: 6th Annual Alley’s House Art Auction

The 6th annual Alley’s House Art Auction will be hosted this Saturday, March 6 at American Fine Art Gallery in the Dallas Design District. I learned about this great charity event from Toni Patterson, an Alley’s House board member who just happens to be a LowerOakLawn.com reader and art enthusiast. In researching for this post [ Read More... ]

Answers to 3 FAQs about First Thursdays on Dragon Street

Today is the first Thursday of each month, signaling that it’s time again for First Thursdays on Dragon Street. Here are some quick FAQs about First Thursdays. More questions? Leave them in the comments and I’ll try my best to get the answer.

Design District Art Scene: Saturday, February 20

From the Dallas Art Fair to the re-opening of the Dallas Contemporary, February has been jam packed with art events. And it’s not over yet! This weekend the galleries of the Design District are opening several new exhibits featuring some exciting new works from esteemed upcoming and established artists. Check out the listings below for [ Read More... ]

This Saturday: Grand Re-Opening of the Dallas Contemporary

The Dallas Contemporary has moved to the Design District and is celebrating its new home with a grand re-opening this Saturday, February 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Bring a friend or two and enjoy beer and light refreshments as you browse their new space! Staff will give guided tours at 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 [ Read More... ]

In the news: Artist Profile on Ted Kinkaid

Last Sunday the Dallas Morning News published a great artist profile on Dallas-based photographer Ted Kinkaid and his exhibit “I Don’t Want The Constellations Any Nearer // L.A. Skies” at Marty Walker Gallery in the Dallas Design District. {Read the article}
The exhibit will be on display through February 13 so check it out before it’s [ Read More... ]

Design District Art Scene: Saturday, January 9

Update 1/8/10: Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery and The Cameron Gallery have announced they will also be hosting artists receptions! Details have been added below.
The forecast for Saturday evening predicts cold weather but the Design District’s art scene promises to be hot, Hot, HOT with four exhibit openings PLUS a live painting event by [ Read More... ]

Sale Alert: Banks Fine Art

Banks Fine Art has a lot to celebrate this holiday season — their 30th anniversary and an impending move to a new home on Slocum Street! And they’re giving art lovers a reason to celebrate too! Banks is hosting an unprecedented sale of their entire inventory of traditional and impressionist oil paintings.
The sale includes savings [ Read More... ]

Meet Artist James Michalopoulos at The Cameron Gallery

The Cameron Gallery in the Dallas Design District is opening a new exhibit! New Orleans based artist James Michalopoulos, best known for his distinctive architectural renderings, will open his self titled exhibit next Saturday, December 12. His work will be on display at The Cameron Gallery through January 10, 2010.
James Michalopoulos exclusively exhibits oil paintings, [ Read More... ]