Ok, not RETNA exactly. That is to say, the RETNA that has catapulted from graffiti to fine art with his signature text-based work is not in Dallas. Rather, the man behind the name, Marquis Duriel Lewis, is exhibiting a new style that strays from text and into vivid portraiture that you'll see at the Goss-Michael Foundation. This exhibition is the first of many art-focused experiences by Dallas-based art collective, Artinity, created by Max Trowbridge, Joyce Goss and Kenny Gos

Whether planning a spring break escape, a family vacation, or gearing up for a business trip, globetrotters can expect to find a robust roster of events across Dallas this season. An epicenter for top attractions, museums, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and more, the city boasts authentic experiences for all. Chief among them includes the kick off of Dallas Arts Month in April. ART, MUSIC, FASHION & DESIGN...OH MY! Dallas Arts Month has become one of the city's most ant

The Dallas Contemporary unveiled 3 stunning exhibitions exploring women, Asia, and gay identity. Diverse in form and subject, the three exhibition offer a poignant depiction of social issues through sculpture, painting, and visual media. Never one to shy away from exhibitions focused on social commentary and sometimes controversy, the DC has hosted world-renowned artists such as Pia Camil, Ross Bleckner, Bruce Weber, Dan Colen, Helmut Lang, Paola Pivi, and many more. Headed b

Are you an artist or designer that wants to spread your love of art to the streets? Now you can do just that and get paid for it with Kineticity! They only one rule - Please Touch The Art. Their interactive place-making project is open for submissions here. Kineticity was born out of a 2016 Dallas Festival of Ideas pitch contest to bring citizen ideas to action by empowering local professionals and students to take part in shaping their environment. Social Venture Partners (S

Art season is upon us...Dallas Art Fair, the Opera Festival at TDO, and many other art events are kicked off with a night of openings for you to enjoy! Now nobody has time to figure out their art-gallery hopping night, so I did it for you! Follow this list for your complete art experience this Saturday and get your culture on!! Erin Cluley Gallery (11:00am - 1:00pm) at home on time: Nic Nicosia Bivins Gallery (5:00 - 8:00pm) Jack Whitten: Earlier Works Cris Worley Fine Arts (

Inspired by architecture and exploring limitless freedom via canvas, Mesonoxian Meditations provides a fresh take on abstract art. Jennifer Morgan's new series at Carneal Simmons Contemporary is unlike any of her past work, mixing airy abstract backgrounds with meticulous geometric shapes. Her patrons include Neiman Marcus and the OMNI Hotel Dallas, which houses 86 of her paintings in their permanent collection. Carneal Simmons is hosting a cocktail reception this Saturday 5:

Dallas is incredibly lucky to have such a wide repertoire of galleries and talented artists at our disposal, so get your art on this Saturday! Here are the top gallery openings you shouldn't miss. Don't worry, we organized them by time slot so you have plenty of time to see all of them! Schedule your Saturday night for some chic gallery hopping! Holly Johnson Gallery Optic Energy: Dion Johnson Johnson’s paintings and works on paper combine and explore dynamic opposites: expan

José Parlá is world renowned for bringing  the energy and heart of "street art" to canvas, with works everywhere from the New World Trade Ce

Viewing the work of Gregory Miller is like walking through an aquarium; full of life, depth, and movement. Ceramic and glass doesn't look static, walls seem to illustrate flashes of life. Just as a magnified atom is visually similar to a galaxy, the contrasts of micro and macro are clearly evident in Miller's work. Currently exhibiting at Carneal Simmons Contemporary in Dallas, Miller has experimented with ceramic for over 30 years. More than just aesthetically striking, Mill

With each new opening, the Dallas Contemporary continues to push all bounds of exhibitions and artists. Their autumn exhibitions include the first US shows of renowned photographer Bruce Weber and Brazil's leading contemporary artist Laercio Redondo. In the past, the Dallas Contemporary has hosted pioneering exhibitions of contemporary artists throughout the globe, putting them in the international spotlight. The experience of viewing three solo exhibitions by artists that ar

The Dallas Contemporary outdid themselves once again with a trifecta of breathtaking artists. Diverse exhibitions by Paola Pivi, Dan Colen, and Helmut Lang kept guests in awe while moving throughout the specially redesigned space. Countless rooms were created to highlight and complement the work of each artist; the expansive spaces for Pivi's commanding works are contrasted by museum-like rooms dividing Colen's series. Viewing these exhibitions is an experience, and the works

MTV RE:DEFINE held a record-breaking auction at the Dallas Contemporary for its fifth anniversary. Curated by Neville Wakefield, the impressive lineup included works by Mark Quinn, Dan Colen, Damien Hirst, Jeff Gibbons, Andrew Kuo, and Andrew Zientek. The legendary auctioneer, Simon de Pury , returned to lead the festivities. The live auction saw many works sold over their estimates, including two commissioned works by Mark Quinn sold for $320,000. Over 2.5 million dollars we

Cue the beautiful weather. In the midst of unnaturally lovely weather in Dallas, a plethora of great art, fashion, and music events are not to be missed! So get outside during the day and enjoy this weather, but spend your nights here. From a wide lineup of art openings, to a high-energy show you can rock out to, and a massive fashion showcase, this is one weekend you won't be bored. SATURDAY ART NOT PHOTOGRAPHY AT ERIN CLULEY GALLERY Six artists are brought together to ask y