Dallas Museum of Art - Center for Creative Connections

Join us for a “sneak peek” of the new Center for Creative Connections during a Museum-wide celebration.

Saturday, May 3, 11:00 a.m.–midnight
Sunday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Free general admission
$9 (half-off) special exhibition tickets for J. M. W. Turner

Enjoy a sneak peek of the new groundbreaking Center for Creative Connections. Be introduced to this exciting new interactive learning environment, designed for people of all ages to connect in a deeper way with art. Come see what the excitement is all about!

Experience artists, poets, dancers, storytellers, and musicians in the galleries and on stage. Stretch your mind and test your skills in a Creativity Challenge. Don’t miss this Museum-wide celebration presented by Target.

see differently.
see unexpectedly.
see art in a new way.

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Opening Weekend Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 3
Sunday, May 4

Saturday May, 3

11:00 a.m.

Center for Creative Connections Sneak Peek Tours
11:00 a.m.–midnight, Center for Creative Connections
Gold, wood, chocolate, cardboard, velvet—what do the materials of works of art mean to artists? What do the materials of works of art mean to you? Stop by for a sneak peek, available every half hour, into the Center’s innovative installation featuring artworks from the Dallas Museum of Art’s collections, artist demonstrations, and more. Space is limited; first come, first served.

community art project
11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., Fleischner Courtyard
Artist Brad Tucker will construct a collaborative art installation titled Kiosk. Visitors are invited to participate in making a large geodesic dome out of everyday materials and adorning the surfaces with personal messages. As the weekend progresses, the semi-spherical architectural structure will emerge as an information kiosk projecting a constellation of community voices and imagery.

Target creation station
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Hanley Gallery, Level I
Kids of all ages can express their creativity at the Target Creation Station. Art activities will be available for children to enjoy, along with a relaxation space where kids can unwind. Bullseye the Target dog will be on hand taking free photos with the children.

family experiences
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Stoffel Gallery, Level I
Young learners and their families can meet Arturo, our family mascot, decorate an Arturo mask, and participate in other activities.

storytelling and family films
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Join our award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman and our lovable family mascot Arturo for stories and family films.

performance and blessing of the Museum featuring Grupo Pakal
11:30 a.m.–noon, Atrium
Join Grupo Pakal Mayan Performing Arts Company for a ceremonial blessing of the Museum and other ritual dances. Afterwards, join Grupo Pakal in the Atrium for a conversation.

noon

conversation with Grupo Pakal
Noon–12:45 p.m., Atrium
Meet the performers of Grupo Pakal Mayan Performing Arts Company and learn about the meaning of the materials used in their costumes and culture.

creativity challenge
Noon–1:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

tour of the collections
Noon–1:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

1:00 p.m.

improvisation jam with Lynda Davis
1:00–2:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as they explore movement, sound, and sketching in relationship to works of art.

collection connections: Olowe of Ise
1:00–3:00 p.m., African Galleries, Level 3
Use interactive materials to learn about works of art
in the Museum’s collections. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries to answer questions.

sketching in the galleries for kids
1:00–3:00 p.m., American Galleries, Level 4
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.

2:00 p.m.

creativity challenge
2:00–3:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level 1
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

lecture: “Redden the Midnight Sky with Fire”: J. M. W. Turner and the
Burning of the Houses of Parliament
2:00–3:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
In celebration of the J. M. W. Turner exhibition, currently on view at the Museum, join Dr. Leo Costello, Assistant Professor of Art History at Rice University, as he explores the impact of Turner’s paintings of the burning of the Houses of Parliament.

tour of the collections
2:00–3:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

3:00 p.m.

performance in the gallery
3:00–4:00 p.m., Level 4 Landing
Enjoy a Mexican harp performance with Gonzalo Mata.

4:00 p.m.

conversations with KUMAASI
4:00–5:00 p.m., African Galleries, Level 3
Join KUMAASI African Ensemble for a discussion and performance that highlights the materials used in West African culture.

creativity challenge
4:00–5:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

tour of the collections
4:00–5:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

5:00 p.m.

Define-a-Thon
5:00–6:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
On your mark . . . get set . . . DEFINE! The American Heritage Dictionary Define-a-Thon is a test of vocabulary strength that takes participants beyond the spelling bee. Test your knowledge of materials and meanings during this fast-paced game hosted by American Heritage Dictionary Senior Editor Steve Kleinedler.
Register at 4:00 p.m. at the Arts & Letters Live table in the Concourse. Contestants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

performance in the galleries
5:00–6:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Spoken word artist Will Richey and youth from Park South YMCA perform original poetry inspired by works in the Museum’s collections.

6:00 p.m.

community concert
6:00–7:00 p.m., Atrium
Enjoy a concert presented by students in the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts R&B Ensemble.

creativity challenge
6:00–7:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

tour of the collections
6:00–7:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

7:00 p.m.

UTD Virtual Worlds Demonstration and Inter.sect Art Collective
7:00 p.m.–midnight, Horchow Auditorium
Experience the merging of art and technology in projects created by students from the Institute for Interactive Arts and Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. At 7:00 p.m., hear presentations that consider the presence of art and museums in virtual world environments. Afterwards, mingle with students in an open lab atmosphere, exploring the virtual world and viewing visual interpretations created by Inter.sect Art Collective, a group of artists making films with mobile phones that mix words, sound, image, and video.

performance in the gallery
7:00–8:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Enjoy a Chinese harp performance with Anita Hu.

sketching in the galleries
7:00–8:30 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk
Bring your pencils and sketchbooks and join an artist for an exploration of the Museum’s collections.

artist demonstration
7:00–9:00 p.m., Tower Gallery, Level 4
Join the Dallas Craft Mafia to create a community art project inspired by the work of Dorothea Tanning.

8:00 p.m.

community concert
8:00–9:00 p.m., Atrium
Enjoy new music composed and performed by members of D-Drum using everyday found objects as instruments.

creativity challenge
8:00–9:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

tour of the collections
8:00–9:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

9:00 p.m.

performance in the gallery
9:00–10:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Enjoy a jazz vibraphone performance with Ed Smith.

UTD Virtual Worlds Demonstration and Inter.sect Art Collective
9:00 p.m.–midnight, Horchow Auditorium
Experience the merging of art and technology in projects created by students from the Institute for Interactive Arts and Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. At 9:00 p.m., hear presentations that consider the presence of art and museums in virtual world environments. Afterwards, mingle with students in an open lab atmosphere, exploring the virtual world and viewing visual interpretations created by Inter.sect Art Collective, a group of artists making films with mobile phones that mix words, sound, image, and video.

10:00 p.m.

creativity challenge
10:00–11:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

multimedia performance
10:00–11:00 p.m., Atrium
Experience a multimedia concert with musician and artist Paul Slocum.

11:00 p.m.
performance in the gallery
11:00–11:45 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Enjoy a jazz vibraphone performance with Ed Smith.

Sunday, May 4

11:00 a.m.

Center for Creative Connections Sneak Peek Tours
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections
Gold, wood, chocolate, cardboard, velvet—what do the materials of works of art mean to artists? What do the materials of works of art mean to you? Stop by for a sneak peek, available every half hour, into the Center’s innovative installation featuring artworks from the Dallas Museum of Art’s collections, artist demonstrations, and more. Space is limited; first come, first served.

community art project
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Fleischner Courtyard
Artist Brad Tucker will construct a collaborative art installation titled Kiosk. Visitors are invited to participate in making a large geodesic dome out of everyday materials and adorning the surfaces with personal messages. As the weekend progresses, the semi-spherical architectural structure will emerge as an information kiosk projecting a constellation of community voices and imagery.

Target creation station
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Hanley Gallery, Level I
Kids of all ages can express their creativity at the Target Creation Station. Art activities will be available for children to enjoy, along with a relaxation space where kids can unwind. Bullseye the Target dog will be on hand taking free photos with the children.

creativity challenge
11:00 a.m.–noon, Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

family experiences
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Stoffel Gallery, Level I
Young learners and their families can meet Arturo, our family mascot, decorate an Arturo mask, and participate in other activities.

storytelling and family films
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Join our award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman and our lovable family mascot Arturo for stories and family films.

performance and blessing of the Museum featuring Grupo Pakal
11:30 a.m.–noon, Atrium
Join Grupo Pakal Mayan Performing Arts Company or a ceremonial blessing of the Museum and other ritual dances.

noon

tour of the collections
Noon–1:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

performance in the gallery
Noon–1:00 p.m., Level 4 Landing
Enjoy a Mexican harp performance with Gonzalo Mata.

1:00 p.m.

creativity challenge
1:00–2:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.

improvisation jam with Lynda Davis
1:00–2:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as they explore movement, sound, and sketching in relationship to works of art.

yoga for adults
1:00–2:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Join Michelle Mock for relaxation in the galleries while surrounded by works in the Museum’s South Asian collection.

collection connections: Lady Bolon K’an
1:00–3:00 p.m., Ancient American Galleries, Level 4
Use interactive materials to learn about works of art in the Museum’s collections. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries to answer questions.
sketching in the galleries for kids

1:00–3:00 p.m., Ancient American Galleries, Level 4
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.

2:00 p.m.

lecture featuring Janine Antoni
2:00–3:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Internationally renowned artist Janine Antoni discusses the importance of materials in her works, including Lick and Lather (made of chocolate and soap), currently on view in the new Center for Creative Connections.

tour of the collections
2:00–3:00 p.m., Meet at the Blue Elevators, Level I
Join Museum staff and docents to explore the permanent collection and discover the many materials that artists use.

performance in the galleries
2:00–3:00 p.m., American Galleries, Level 4
Spoken word artist Will Richey performs original poetry inspired by works in the Museum’s collections.

3:00 p.m.

creativity challenge
3:00–4:00 p.m., Meet in the Barrel Vault, Level I
Stretch your mind and test your creativity! Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the Museum’s collections. View team creations in the gallery following each challenge and see which ones win awards.
parade and concluding remarks

3:00–4:00 p.m., Atrium
Join us in thanking our community partners, donors, and sponsors of the Center for Creative Connections with a special parade and performance by KUMAASI.