By: Kendall Shiffler | 08.31.10 at 04:03PM
Dallas Contemporary is always on the cutting edge of the contemporary art scene. And that’s exactly where they’ll stay, engaging younger members and encouraging them to appreciate contemporary art through their new young professional membership group, y@161.
“Programming for the new group is geared toward helping young people develop their sense of philanthropy while [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.27.10 at 03:05PM
July and August are typically slow months for the gallery scene in Dallas, but this Saturday there are still six of LOL’s finest galleries opening their doors to show off great exhibitions. All the galleries will take a hiatus in August but should be back in full force for an all-out evening of art on [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.22.10 at 12:10PM
"Lids, Stir Sticks and Palettes, Signpainting Studio, West Tisbury 2001" © Alison Shaw
Treat yourself to an art break and Sun to Moon Gallery will treat you to a cold beverage. Today, Sun to Moon Gallery in the Dallas Design District opens their new exhibit, “Summer Show 2010.” The exhibition, which will be on display [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.09.10 at 02:11PM
Today I feel compelled to share this touching piece from NBC 5 about Anthony Schurba, a local artist who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Last week, The Gallery at Oldfield Davis opened an exhibit featuring his work which he wanted to share so that the public could discover and enjoy his work while he [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.07.10 at 03:37PM
It’s been a big year for Dallas Contemporary — kicking off 2010 with a much anticipated move to the Dallas Design District, and now announcing the selection of Peter Doroshenko as the organization’s new Executive Director. After the announcement of Joan Davidow’s resignation in February, the Contemporary launched an extensive, worldwide search for a [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.02.10 at 08:30AM
LowerOakLawn.com has plenty of experience telling you where to see and buy great art. But what about people who are looking to show their work in the Dallas Design District?
Good news! Design District newcomer, Galleri Urbane is currently accepting artist submissions, sending out a call to artists from around the world — and around Dallas [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 07.01.10 at 08:20AM
The Mary Tomás Studio Gallery on Dragon Street is different than most of the other galleries in the Design District. Not only does the gallery display art, but it’s also the personal studio of painter and proprietor Mary Tomás. On any given day you can drop in and watch Mary hard at work on her [ Read More... ]
By: Kendall Shiffler | 06.17.10 at 05:08PM
After years of working in corporate America, San Francisco-based artist Janet McGreal re-focused her life on the people in it. She quit her job and and dedicated her free time to a new-found passion: painting.
And what a blessing that she did! Janet’s art is unique and her spirit and talent are truly reflected in [ Read More... ]