Reflections on Water in American Painting Opening at Tyler Museum of Art

This winter, linger for a moment on the water’s edge at the Tyler Museum of Art, where you will escape into a nautical narrative of American history and maritime adventure. Reflections on Water in American Painting–The Arthur J. Phelan Collection combines 50 paintings that together tell a unique history of the country’s maritime growth from the grand sailing ships of the U.S. Navy and the river boats of Mark Twain’s Mississippi River to the more contemporary pleasure of leisure time spent by the sea.

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Last Week to See Object of Devotion at the Tyler Museum of Art

Only a few more days remain to see Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum at the Tyler Museum of Art. The exhibition of 60 alabaster panels and figures is on view through Sunday, November 13, at its only southwestern United States location.

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Knight at the Museum: Medieval Merriment at the Tyler Museum of Art

The Tyler Museum of Art is staying open late for an evening of family fun during “Knight at the Museum,” celebrating the exhibition Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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Wells Fargo Sponsors Free Day at the Tyler Museum of Art to see Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum

The Tyler Museum of Art invites the public to enjoy free admission and extended hours for the exhibition Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum on Tuesday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Free Tours and Family Fun at the Tyler Museum of Art this Weekend

The Tyler Museum of Art invites you to enjoy two events this week starting with the October 7 First Friday Art Tour of Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Saturday, October 8, bring the kids back for an exciting Family Day where they will enjoy free art activities and refreshments in the classroom! Family Day is sponsored by The Roosth Foundation, and its activities will explore the vibrant Mexican holiday, El Dia de los Muertes (The Day of the Dead).

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Sign-up for the Museum Express Tour in Spring 2012

The announced closure of The Women’s Museum reminded us how much fun we had with the Museum Express Tour in the spring of 2010. So much fun that we would like to do it again in 2012.

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The Tyler Museum of Art Presents Object of Devotion from the Victoria and Albert Museum

The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is pleased to announce the opening of Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum on view September 4 through November 13, 2011 at the TMA. This is the only scheduled stop in the southwestern region of the United States for this touring exhibition.

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Two On View: Benson and White at the Tyler Museum of Art

Works by Texas contemporary artists Carol Benson and Derrick White will be on view July 24 through September 11 at the Museum in its Bell Gallery at the Tyler Museum of Art.

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Call to Dallas Artists: White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture Project

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs has announced a call to artists for the White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture project. The project is open to all professional artists not currently under contract with the City of Dallas Public Art Program or anyone currently employed by the City of Dallas. This is a gran opportunity to leave a lasting impression on our beautiful city.

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Superheroes at the Tyler Museum of Art

The summer of superheroes and movie memories kicks off at the Tyler Museum of Art this Saturday, June 11, during the Museum’s free Family Day event held in the classroom from 2¬–4 p.m. Kids will learn to create their very own superhero characters through art activities designed to reflect all the fun and excitement of the exhibition of vintage movie posters and memorabilia, Remember When: Marvels and Memories from the Collection of Dr. James Clark.

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Mr. Holga — Mr. Holga is a die-hard film photographer specializing in Holga cameras.
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Michael Roman — Painter, printer and photographers.
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