Antiques Round-Up at The Grace Museum to Feature Public TV Personality

Family heirlooms, garage and estate sale finds, oddities and antiquities will find their way to The Grace Museum’s Antiques Round-Up July 31. A group of professional appraisers from across Texas and Oklahoma will staff the event, highlighted by the appearance of public TV personality and antiques appraiser John Buxton. Each appraiser has donated his or her time and travel costs to assist with the event, which is the first-ever appraisal event to be held at The Grace.

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The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Presents Summer Flicks Series

Take a break from the Texas heat and join us for The 2010 Modern Kids – Summer Flicks Series! Share the art of the screen with your children as they watch stories unfold and ideas form in delightful and innovative films. The bonus for seeing these films at the Modern is the opportunity to visit the galleries before or after and experience the wonder of the art as stories unfold and ideas form in paintings, sculptures, installations and videos found in works from the permanent collection.

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Texas Artists Coalition Announces Plein Aire Meet-up

A group of artists from the TAC will meet at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Anyone is welcome to join us. Bring your own art supplies for outdoor paintings or drawing, and lots of water. Call Doug Clark at 682.478.8060 for details and exact location of the group. There is no charge for participation. Come at any time Friday morning.

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The City of El Paso to Unveil Art Work by Doug Taylor

The City of El Paso Public Art Program and Representative Ann Morgan Lilly invite the public to the dedication and unveiling of Upper Valley Sails, a kinetic sculpture designed by artist Doug Taylor, located on the traffic circle intersection of Country Club Rd. and Upper Valley, on Monday, July 19, 2010, from 9 to10 a.m.

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The Arts of Collin County Scores a Homerun with the Frisco RoughRiders on July 23rd

“Take Me Out to the Ball game…” may be one of America’s most loved songs and sport. So why not combine your spirit for arts and sports with a fun, family night out benefitting the Arts of Collin County.

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Victor Thall, Abstract Expressionist, at Gold Leaf Gallery in Tyler

On July 28, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m., Gold Leaf Gallery of Tyler, Texas will present a gallery talk and exhibition of the paintings of Victor Thall, an Abstract Expressionist and member of the original New York school.

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What’s New at The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

Here’s is what’s new at The Brownsville Museum of Art. Be sure to catch a new exhibit by Oscar Alvarez and summer camp for children ages 5 to 17 years old.

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Dallas Art Dealers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) celebrates its 25th anniversary year with Fall Gallery Walk, an Edith Baker Art Scholarship exhibition, panel discussions for artists and the public, and an After Gallery Walk Party the weekend of Sept. 24, 2010. In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of Dallas Visual Art premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

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Dallas Arts District Summer Block Party, Think “Water”!

The museums in the Dallas Arts District came together for a summer block party that really brought the fun! I’m very familiar with the Late Night at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA). I try to attend every 3rd Friday of the month. And, I’ve attended two Crow Collection of Asian Art After Dark events. But, last night was the first time I attended a ‘Til Midnight at the Nasher Sculpture Center.

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Gladys Knight at the Nasher Sculpture Center

This sold out event had been on my calendar since December, when I pre-gifted attendance to my mother at Christmas. I started tweeting about it regularly in January, as I waited impatiently to be allowed to buy tickets. By the time tickets were available, my guest list had grown to include my aunt and uncle. For the last 6 months, this has been the most anticipated event on our calendars!

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Dick Dale and Jimmy Dale at the Dallas Museum of Art Late Night Summer Concert

Last night I went with a friend to the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) Late Night Concert featuring Dick Dale and Jimmy Dale. The music was great and the venue was perfect. My hat is off to the DMA for putting on such a wonderful event.

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McNay Art Museum Announces July and August Events

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, has announced events for July and August 2010. Events include lectures, tours, continuing education, concerts, films and other activities.

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Nasher Sculpture Center Debuts ‘Til Midnight at the Nasher Presented by Reliant Energy

The Nasher Sculpture Center is excited to introduce a new outdoor entertainment series entitled ‘Til Midnight at the Nasher presented by Reliant Energy. The series will take place the third Friday of every month and debut on Friday, May 21 with an evening celebrating the Beatles, including a live performance by the Dallas tribute band, Hard Night’s Day, followed by the featured movie presentation, Hard Day’s Night.

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Summer Block Party in the Dallas Arts District

Join us for a Summer Block Party in the Dallas Arts District. The Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center will all be open until midnight. Enjoy the start of summer as the DMA travels to the coast in celebration of the exhibition Coastlines: Images of Land and Sea. At 9:00 p.m. join us for an outdoor concert featuring Guitar Legend Dick Dale and Jimmy Dale. Throughout the evening enjoy Polynesian dance performances, ukulele musicians in the galleries, surf music by DJ Wild in the Streets, a screening of Back to the Beach, tours, family activities, and more.

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Public Education Programs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Join the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for public education programs which include Drawing from the Collection, Drawing from the Collection for Children, Wonderful Wednesdays, tours, public tours and Spanish-language tours. For information, please call 817.840.2121 or email childrensprograms@themodern.org.

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