Private Obsessions and Private Collecting: A Look at Dallas

Heather MacDonald, The Lillian and James H. Clark Associate Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Dallas Museum of Art, will present “Private Obsessions and Private Collecting: A Look at Dallas” as part of the Museum’s “Art in Context” series, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in the Kimbell Art Museum auditorium.

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Easels in Eden: Monet's Gardening and Painting at Giverny

Eric T. Haskell, professor of French studies and humanities at Scripps College and director of the Clark Humanities Museum, will present a free lecture titled “Easels in Eden: Monet’s Gardening and Painting at Giverny” on Friday, January 15, at 6 p.m. in the Kimbell Art Museum auditorium.

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Glenn Barr and THH70 at The 4th Wall Gallery

The 4th Wall Gallery in Dallas, Texas is pleased to announce the January 14, 2010 opening of a solo show by Glenn Barr, with additional works by THH70. Both artists will be in attendance at the opening which will run from 7 – 10 p.m. The show’s run will conclude on February 6, 2010.

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Meet-up at the Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Art News would like to meet-up at the Dallas Museum of Art at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010. We would like to meet some of our valuable readers and volunteer staff. This meet-up will be a great time to discuss future plans for Dallas Art News including the Museum Express Tour and other adventures.

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Children's Workshop at the Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell Art Museum presents “Dot, Dash, Swirl, Splash,” a Children’s Workshop, on Saturday, January 9, from 10 a.m.–noon. From Vincent van Gogh’s brushstrokes to Paul Klee’s color combinations, explore how artists experiment with paint to express ideas and emotions on canvas.

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Last Chance to See: Two Thousand Nine

It’s that time of year again when numerous museum exhibits close all on the same day. This annual wiping-the-slate-clean makes room for all the new art to be seen in 2010. In case you are not ready to give up on 2009, then you should make plans to see the following exhibits before Sunday, January 3, 2010.

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This Week at the Dallas Museum of Art

Holidays are a great time to visit museums and galleries. Always keep in mind that most museums and galleries will close early or completely the day before a holiday and closed completely for the actual holiday. Check the venue’s website prior to venturing out for an art rendezvous.

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Grumbacher to Offer Painting Workshops

Grumbacher art supplies is excited to partner with a prominent retailer to offer fine art workshops in retail stores. These workshops will consist of two hours of instruction, during which time students will complete an acrylic painting. There are fo

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Holiday Art Blitz at Third Space

Nine locale artists will be displaying a variety of oil paintings, sculptures, and jewelry for sale at Third Space (http://www.thirdspaceevent.com) 1608 Main St., Dallas (adjacent to Neiman Marcus) (214) 741-1075 for one week for the holidays.

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Hassam, Hopper, Richter and Opie Showcased in Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art

The Dallas Museum of Art will premiere an exhibition exploring how modern and contemporary artists—from Childe Hassam and Edward Hopper to Willem De Kooning, Gerhard Richter and Catherine Opie—have drawn upon coastal landscapes as a source of inspiration, metaphor and mystery in their work. Through selections from the Museum’s rich collections and important local holdings, Coastlines: Images of Land and Sea will juxtapose coastal landscapes from around the world and from a range of different artistic traditions. Featuring approximately 60 paintings, photographs and works on paper from 1850 to the present day, the exhibition will examine the symbolism and complex cultural significance of these environments as sites for both commerce and leisure.

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Favorite Sites

Mr. Holga — Mr. Holga is a die-hard film photographer specializing in Holga cameras.
www.mrholga.com

Dead Photographers Society — Photographers who still find pleasure in taking pictures the old fashioned way with film, chemicals and a dark room.
www.deadphotographersso..

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