Longhorn Ballroom

October 1 - October 31, 2024

Located on the southern edge of downtown and within a mile of Dallas’ Convention Center sits the legendary Longhorn Ballroom, “Texas’s Most Historic Music Venue.”  Built in 1950 for country music legend Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, it was originally named Bob Wills' Ranch House. It was managed for a time by Jack Ruby before it landed in the capable hands of ‘Dewey’ Groom. In 1967, Groom renamed it Longhorn Ballroom, added the iconic longhorn marquee, and built it into one of the greatest venues of its day, throughout 25 years of ownership.  
Over the decades, Longhorn Ballroom has continued a tradition of hosting a wide variety of musical genres including:

• 39 Country Music Hall of Fame members including Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, and many more
• 21 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including Bob Wills, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Roy Orbison, The Ramones, Leon Russell, Little Richard, Patti Smith, and Aerosmith
• 76 Grammy Award winners including Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, La Mafia, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Selena  
  

Dallas Area Fiber Artists 

September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Dallas Area Fiber Artists is a nonprofit organization with members who promote fiber art through education, workshops and exhibitions. 

Dallas Area Fiber Artists' multi-talented members are committed to our mission of educating the public, especially young aspiring artists, about fiber art. They have provided scholarships to UNT Fibers Program graduates, high school and elementary fiber classes, Dress A Girl Around the World, and Alzheimer’s Disease research funding. Currently, they are focused on Priority: Fiber Art Education, a project to provide classes and supplies to middle and high school teachers funded by auctioning fiber art online.

To learn more about the Dallas Area Fiber Artist visit https://www.dallasfiberartists.org
For membership inquiries, contact membership@dallasfiberartists.org.

 Dallas Art Therapy

July 11, 2024 - September 9, 2024

Dallas Art Therapy is a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transformative art therapy services. The exhibit features a diverse collection of artworks created by clients and therapists from Dallas Art Therapy. These pieces reflect the therapeutic journey, personal growth, and healing that art therapy facilitates. By showcasing these works in a public space, Dallas Art Therapy aims to raise awareness about the power of creative expression in mental health and wellness.

Dallas Art Therapy, based in Richardson, Texas, is dedicated to serving individuals through individual, group, and open studio art therapy services. The organization also provides internship and job opportunities for art therapists, fostering a community of creativity, innovation, and diversity.

For more information about Dallas Art Therapy and their participation in the Love Field Airport Art Program exhibit, please visit https://dallasarttherapy.org/ or contact info@dallasarttherapy.org.

Southwest Airlines Repurpose with Purpose Showcase

August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024

Repurpose with Purpose is Southwest Airlines'® award-winning global environmental sustainability initiative that upcycles aircraft seat leather, helping keep the seat leather out of landfills.

The program was founded in 2014 after Southwest updated its seat design, resulting in 43 acres of aircraft seat leather that was no longer needed. The new design included a lightweight leather, which decreased the weight of each aircraft by up to 600 pounds, thereby increasing the fuel efficiency of each flight. Today, the Repurpose with Purpose program utilizes leather acquired through ongoing aircraft renovations and retirements. Since 2014, Southwest has donated more than $2 million and $1.4 million pounds of leather to provide employment, skills training, and other social benefits for communities.

Southwest is taking action to achieve our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of our Nonstop to Net Zero Plan. This includes working towards improving sustainability in our operations through sourcing, recycling, and upcycling. Repurpose with Purpose is a key component of our efforts towards improving the sustainability of our aircraft seats.

Click here to learn more at Southwest.com.

Southwestern Watercolor Society

Signature Member Showcase

July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

The Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS) is a thriving community of artists of all skills levels who share their passion of watercolor as an important creative and competitive painting medium. 
Founded in 1964 by watercolorists in the Dallas/Fort Worth areas, SWS is one of the premier regional watercolor societies in the U.S., with over 400 members from all over the nation.

SWS Membership includes:

• Free painting demonstration with nationally-known painters
• Enter the Annual SWS Membership Exhibition with a nationally-known juror
• Enter the monthly Painting of the Month, with awards
• Take workshops with nationally-known painters at a discount
• Membership card good for 20% discount on art supplies at Asel Art Supply stores
• Enter the Stepping Stone workshop scholarship (two awarded yearly)
• DVD Library
• Network with other water media artists

View more at SWSWatercolor.org

The Stewpot Art Collective

Serving Second Chances

May 10 - July 9, 2024  

  THE STEWPOT ART PROGRAM is open to people experiencing homelessness and those who are at-risk of becoming so. The Stewpot Art Program offers a safe studio where artists of all skill levels, from beginner to professional, can gather to hone their skills and work in the community with fellow artists. The studio is a place to earn trust and to foster an environment that is conducive to developing creative skills and finding true self-expression through visual art.

The Stewpot supplies all materials and provides continuing education and inspiration with guided trips to museums. Art-minded volunteers work alongside the artists and offer assistance and support.

For information about The Stewpot Art Program visit www.thestewpot.org, or if you have an inquiry about purchases, please contact Betty Heckman at bettyh@thestewpot.org or 214-382-5912.

NotNed! A Denton County Children's Book

April 16 - May 30, 2024

 The Story: A group of kids go on a field trip around Denton, Texas. Everyone is on board but – NotNed! Ned is new to town and he’s a little grumpy, but by the story’s end he flips over "deNtoN" (get it...deNtoN...NotNed).

NotNed!,  a not-for-profit project promotes childhood literacy, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. It features artwork of 25 distinctive Denton County, Texas landmarks created by high school art students in a county-wide art contest. It also features a narrative in English, Spanish and Braille. The project was supported by all public-school districts and many private and charter schools, which took about a year to complete.
About 1,000 copies of the finished book are being donated to every first-grade classroom and public library in Denton County.  
For more information about NotNed! please visit: www.readnotned.com

Wounded Warrior Project

March 2024

Wounded Warrior Project is proud to bring you the art displayed in honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month. This collection features wounded warriors who have sustained brain injuries or other neurological injuries and who have become artists through art therapy and other expressions of creativity that promote healing through cognitive and physical rehabilitation and emotional outlets. The featured artists have utilized WWP’s Independence Program to engage in alternative therapies, and the result of their dedication to their craft is the beautiful artwork you see displayed. To learn more about Independence Program and other programs and services provided by WWP, please visit woundedwarriorproject.org. 

Total Solar Eclipse 2024

March 13-April 11, 2024

On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of North America, making this an incredibly rare and exciting event that shouldn’t be missed.

During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, causing the Sun to be completely blocked out for a few brief minutes. The sky will darken, stars will appear, and temperatures will drop – it’s a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the universe.

To witness this incredible spectacle, you’ll need to be in the path of totality. The path of totality for the 2024 eclipse will stretch from Texas to Maine, passing through cities like Dallas! Even if you’re not in the path of totality, you’ll still be able to see a partial eclipse from other parts of North America.

To make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime event, it’s important to plan ahead. Make sure you have the right equipment, like solar eclipse glasses or a telescope, and check the weather forecast to ensure clear skies. 

For more information on safety and educational resources please visit the Frontiers of Flight Museum here.

Bought & Sold: Voices of Human Trafficking

Photography by Kay Chernush

December 2022 –March 2024

(Located in the Moss Lee Love Garden)

“Bought & Sold: Voices of Human Trafficking” is a photographic installation that speaks to the experiences and suffering of the hundreds of thousands of men, women and children caught up in slavery’s web. The exhibit asks viewers to consider their plight from their perspective. Looking outward through the victims’ eyes, the images challenge us to imagine the daily horrors, tedium, desperation, and ambiguities of their lives – and to take action. 

Inspiring actions against Human Trafficking through the arts.  ArtWorks for Freedom is a global initiative that uses the arts to expose the truth about modern-day slavery and call people to act within their power to eradicate this widespread human rights atrocity.

For more information please visit: Artworks for Freedom.org

Black History Month Presents - Celebrating Greek

February 1-29, 2024

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), affectionately known as “The Divine Nine,” was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The chartering organizations were:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937.

The NPHC incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as its ninth (9th) affiliate member in 1997.

Mission & Objectives: The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC, and provides leadership training for its constituents.

Why the Tradition Must Continue

• Each of the nine (9) NPHC organizations evolved during a period when African Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded to others. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses and social barriers of class on all campuses created a need for African Americans to align themselves with other individuals sharing common goals and ideals.

•  With the realization of such a need, the African American (Black) Greek-lettered organization movement took on the persona of a haven and outlet, which could foster brotherhood and sisterhood in the pursuit to bring about social change through the development of social programs that would create positive change for Blacks and the country. Today the need remains the same.
•  The primary purpose and focus of NPHC member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.
• Greek membership goes beyond your collegiate experience.
• “This is a Lifetime Commitment!” The individual member is expected to align with a graduate/alumni chapter, following graduation from college, with the expectation that he/she will attend regular chapter meetings, regional conferences, and national conventions, and take an active part in matters concerning and affecting the community in which he or she lives.
• NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

For more information please visit: National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The Garland Quilt Guild

December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024

The Garland Quilt Guild is a non-profit community of quilters who partner with several charitable organizations to benefit those in need, while preserving heritage and exploring new expressions of quilting art through education.  

A quilted narration of twelve holidays and or seasons of the year, this exhibition features original, handmade designs by Guild members.

www.garlandquiltguild.com

Faces Behind Atrocity: Voices of Human Trafficking 

Works by Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity

January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Human trafficking is the process of trapping people using violence, deception, or coercion and exploiting them for financial or personal gain. Each year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide—including right here in the United States.

 
The girls in the “Faces Behind Atrocity” series were victims of forced labor, forced marriage, and sex trafficking, lured by promises of education and a better life. The portraits and collected testimonies are part of an ongoing body of work to tell the stories of the survivors.
"Despite increasing efforts and a global movement to raise awareness about the atrocities of human trafficking, many people remain unaware that modern day slavery persists in alarming numbers. As an artist, I want to stir public awareness of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. By engaging the public through art, I can help transform public perceptions; educate individuals, communities, and policy makers; and inspire action to put an end to this horrific crime against humanity." —Matilde Simas
Human trafficking is an issue that touches every community, from urban areas to rural towns—and there is something each of us can do to help prevent it. The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign provides opportunities for individuals to learn and raise awareness about human trafficking. 

To read the full stories of these brave survivors please visit:  Faces Behind Atrocity    

A Cadeaux Christmas at Love Field

December 1, 2023 – January 2, 2024

Featured in D Magazine, Cadeaux Christmas Interior Decorating is a full-service Christmas interior design company whose mission is to create custom, unique, and quality Christmas interiors for residential or commercial clients. Partnering with and sourcing all products directly from the best hand-crafted manufacturers in Europe, has earned them a reputation for luxury holiday designs.

An original Cadeaux Christmas design, this aviation themed exhibition elegantly captures the spirit of the holidays while serving as a captivating gift for the Love Field traveler.  

www.christmasinteriordecorating.com 

Texas CAN Recycle

November 1 – 28, 2023

November 15th is Texas Recycles Day, also known as America Recycles Day - a national campaign to bring awareness and education to the benefits of waste reduction and recycling. However, Artcycle Club Texas takes recycling one imaginative step further by using discarded materials as a primary medium to create new and unique artwork.

Founded by VET, a native Texas artist, Artcycle Club Texas offers classes, workshops, and other customized programming to teach innovative ways to rethink, repurpose, and redesign discarded items into fine art. 

 This exhibition features recycled artwork contributions from Artcycle Club Texas members: VET, Rita Barnard, Selestino Barron, Adrienne Burton, Sheila Cunningham, Patricia Dillingham, Linda Disosway, Jacque Forsher, Maureen Kuhlo, Beth Swider, Mindy Telenko, Sharon Zigrossi, Miles Zitesmore.

For more information, visit: www.artcycletx.com

2023 DART Student Art Contest

September - November 2023

Each year, students are asked to illustrate a given theme. The only limit is their imaginations. DART invited students to use the words “Go here. Go there. Go everywhere!” as inspiration. This theme gave students a chance to show all the places (literally and otherwise) that DART takes them.

Students from throughout North Texas, Kindergarten to 12th grade, are invited to participate in the annual Student Art Contest.

For more information, visit: DART.com

Santos Rodriguez
September 15 – October 30, 2023

On July 24, 1973, 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was murdered while handcuffed in a police car by Officer Darrell Cain, playing a game of Russian roulette.

The killing shocked Dallas and the nation, but it also inspired members of the Latinx community to play more active roles in civic life including the Dallas Police Department and City government.

Native Texan and sculptor, Seth Vandable, created a sculpture dedicated to the life and memory of Santos Rodriguez. Residing in Pike Park, the statue serves to remind present and future generations that human life and dignity are sacred, symbolized by figures at the base representing the Latinx community. We should never forget this Dallas tragedy.

*Video provided by WFAA

Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot Program

August 1 – 31, 2023

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Southwest’s signature Adopt-A-Pilot® Program, a platform that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons.

In honor of Aviation Month (August), we’re showcasing Adopt-A-Pilot items from over the years. The exhibit, located between the main lobby and baggage claim, will be available through August 31, and includes some of our favorite ties—including the 25th anniversary commemorative tie—worn by Pilots who participate in the program, a model aircraft featuring the nose decal and fuselage artwork, and photos from the past 25 years.

The display also highlights the impact of the program:

• 13,985 Pilots have participated in Adopt-A-Pilot.
• 566,207 students have been impacted and mentored by our Pilots through this program.
• 14,279 schools have been included.

We encourage you to check out the Adopt-A-Pilot display to see archival material from the program and some of our favorite ties worn by Pilots over the past 25 years.

To learn more about Adopt-A-Pilot and how to get involved, please visit: Southwest.com/AdoptAPilot.

Dallas Glass Art/Art Reaching Out
July 5 – September 5, 2023

In November 2013, Carlyn Ray transformed a 1950's Texas welding warehouse into a professional glass-blowing studio and launched the Dallas Glass Art Studio. This effort boosted Carlyn Ray Designs and propelled Ray’s outreach program – Art Reaching Out.

Ray's mission is to share the magic of glass with the community through hands-on glass-blowing experiences and to inspire creativity and imagination in people of all ages. The Dallas Glass Art Studio offers a blend of youth education using science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematical (STEAM) curriculum, and continued education to designers on the properties of glass.

In 2022, the Dallas Glass Art Studio expanded to the Brook Hollow location, allowing additional class offerings and gallery space. All classes and demos are hosted at the Dallas Glass Art Studios.

For more information, please visit: www.dallasglassart.com

Tarrant County College – South Campus Arts Program

July 3 – July 31, 2023

Tarrant County College – South is dedicated to creating a supportive and stimulating environment for individuals of all backgrounds and ages to explore their artistic passions. Their program offers a diverse range of art techniques, including painting, drawing, graphic design, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture, 3D design, bronze casting, and more. With a focus on fostering creativity and personal growth, they provide a springboard to a promising future of inspiration, empowerment, and support for any student’s artistic journey.  

As a collective invitational, The Car Wash exhibition is a movement of texture, color, and form. Viewers are drawn into a testament of individuality, personal narratives and newfound artistic expressions of nine TCC – South students: Adeline Rogers, Amadeo Mendoza,
Julissa Treviño, M.J. Galbraith, Naw Nhkum, Noelle Van Vleet, Piper Von Rosenberg,
Tori Tsiboe and Yuri Slaughter.

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

June 1 - July 3, 2023

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and healing services for the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County – those that rise to the level of a criminal offense. Each year, DCAC serves over 8,000 children (and their non-offending family members) who were sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who had witnessed a violent crime. Their average client is a 9-year-old girl, sexually abused by someone she knows and trusts.

DCAC will host its 16^th annual Art for Advocacy event in September: Paint a Picture of Hope – a celebration of the transformative, healing power of art. This event auctions artwork from local artists to support the mission of improving the lives of abused children in Dallas County.

This exhibition features original artwork by native Texan and palette knife artist, Melissa Ellis,
(available for bid at the event), more information about DCAC, and by-the-number-facts on child abuse.  

For more information, to donate or volunteer visit: www.dcac.org 

SPARK!

May - June 2023

By the age of 16, children either define themselves as "creative" or "not creative." Children who define themselves as creative have higher self-esteem and better problem-solving skills, leading to better performance in school and on the job.

SPARK!, a non-profit and home to Texas' only fully immersive, creative environment for children (Grades 2 - 12) seeks to build a community of children, from all socio-economic backgrounds, who are empowered to become innovative, creative thinkers and leaders. 

For the last seven years, SPARK! has produced the Student Creativity Showcase, open to all students across the DFW Metroplex. This opportunity allows them to express their creativity through Visual Arts, Performing Arts or STEM disciplines with the with the added bonuses of competition and prizes. This year's finalists are on display at Dallas Love Field from May until June 30, 2023. For more information, to donate or volunteer, visit: www.sparkdallas.org.

MMIW

May 1 - 31, 2023

MMIW stands for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. It is a movement that advocates for the end of violence against Native women. It also seeks to draw attention to the high rates of disappearances and murders of Native people, particularly women and girls. 

May 5th has been designated as a National Day of Awareness and is officially recognized as MMIW Day. The red hand over the mouth has become the symbol of the MMIW movement representing, 1) All the sister whose voices are not heard, 2) The silence of the media and law enforcement amid the crisis, and 3) The oppression and subjugation of Indigenous women who are now rising up to say #nomorestolensisters.

The exhibition showcases MMIW advocacy artists, Jennifer Buckley, Della BigHair-Stump and Dante Biss-Grayson, to visually, authentically share the story and support the movement of MMIW.

Garland Quilt Guild

 January 4 – February 28, 2023

The Garland Quilt Guild brings people together who share a common love of quilting. It enables them to participate in community service projects that benefit those in need. The Guild is a non-profit that started with 108 charter members. Their membership base has steadily increased, while simultaneously offering its members opportunities to learn new techniques, appreciate the rich, artistic heritage of quilting and share the product of their passion with charitable organizations. 

Black Arts. Black History. 

February 1 - 28, 2023

For centuries, black artists have helped shape the visual culture of the United States. Often channeling their familial backgrounds and personal experiences in their work, these creative figures have influenced and inspired much of American art's evolution.

Unfortunately, throughout history—both in the United States and beyond—artists of color have not aptly been recognized for their talents, achievements, and contributions. This has culminated in a popular history of art paved mostly by white artists. Fortunately, however, contemporary audiences are becoming increasingly interested in diversity in the arts, prompting museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions to shine an overdue spotlight on the work of black artists.

This exhibition showcases four local artists, two of whom are father and son, whose artwork is representative of the rich diversity within black culture and history. 

Austin Wafer

Austin’s artwork spans several mediums including painting, graphic design and 3D modeling. By not limiting himself to one form of expression, he has seen his imagination grow to new heights, and insists on transporting his audience into a new world filled with questions of the human experience.
Instagram: austinwafer

Waad Abdullah

Waad has been honing her skills in contemporary art since 2015. She blends her love for deep contemplation and detailed graphic design, resulting in a fusion of tranquility and creativity.
www.waadsquaad.com

Ron Smith

Ron’s artwork is inspired by many things, some specific to his childhood and others from his life experiences. Each piece created is done within a moment of “visual interpretation” of what he is seeing, feeling and breathing.
www.ronsmithartworks.com

VET

Vet incorporates environmental recycling awareness through her artwork, commissions and workshops. Her murals and art installations combine the aesthetics of fine art with an inventive application of found and re-purposed objects. 
Instagram: Artcycleclubtx

Wounded Warrior Project

March 1 – May 8, 2023

Wounded Warrior Project started in 2003 with a simple mission to deliver comfort items to injured service members at their hospital bedside. In the nearly 20 years since, WWP has grown to provide life-saving programs and services in mental and brain health, career counseling, advocacy, physical health and wellness, connection, and long-term rehabilitative care.

Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program provides long-term support to catastrophically wounded veterans living with injuries that impact independence, such as a moderate-to-severe brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological condition.

The program is designed to support warriors who, without high-touch services, would struggle to live independently day to day due to the severity of their injuries. In addition, these services offer increased access to community services, provide rehabilitation through alternative therapies, and empower warriors to achieve goals, leading to a more independent life.

As part of the Independence Program Art Exhibit, this display features wounded warriors who have become artists through alternative therapies and other expressions of art that promote creativity, cognitive and physical rehabilitation, and emotional outlets through the creation of art. Each featured artist has utilized the Independence Program to engage in art therapy, and the result of their dedication to their craft is the beautiful artwork you see displayed.

Veterans Day Remembrance

November 1 – November 30

Love Field has greatly evolved from its genesis as a 1914 World War I army airfield to a major commercial airport in Dallas, Texas. In honor of Veterans Day, this month’s exhibition honors the veterans of United States Armed Forces, respective to Love Field, during World War I and World War II. This collection of artifacts was provided by Frontiers of Flight Museum.   

2022 Dart Student Art Contest

 September 2022 – January 2023

Each year, students are asked to illustrate a given theme. The only limit is their imaginations. DART has introduced a new bus network that will connect your community and change the way you move. It means more frequent service, less travel time, and better access to the places you love. Where would you like to go?

Students from throughout North Texas, Kindergarten to 12th grade, are invited to participate in the annual Student Art Contest.

For more information, visit: DART.org

UNFINISHED 

 October 1 – 31, 2022

Inspired by the Stolen series created by New York based artist, Adrian Brandon. Time is used as a medium to define how long each portrait is colored in: 1 year of life = 1 minute of color. Artist Sheena Swehla used a similar medium to paint each woman’s portrait contrasting the relationship between time and blank space left by their deaths due to breast cancer and domestic violence. Lives, stories, families, and communities will remain unfinished without the love and support of more advocates for the finished portrait of life.

9/11 Remembrance 

 September 1 – September 30, 2022

On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extreme group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two of them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. After learning about the other attacks, passengers on the fourth hijacked plane, Flight 93, fought back, and the plane was crashed into an empty field in western Pennsylvania about 20 minutes by air from Washington, D.C. The Twin Towers ultimately collapsed, due to the damage from the impacts and subsequent fires. Nearly 3,000 people were killed from 93 different countries. Most of the fatalities were from the attacks on the World Trade Center. The Pentagon lost 184 civilians and servicemembers and 40 people were killed on Flight 93. It was the worst attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

This 9/11 Remembrance exhibition features the photography of internationally acclaimed photojournalist and film producer, Andrea Booher. She spent 10 weeks working at Ground Zero in the immediate aftermath of the World Trade Center attack as one of two photographers working for FEMA with unlimited access. Andrea’s work from 9/11 has been published in magazines, newspapers and documentaries worldwide. She was personally profiled on A&E, The History Channel, CNN, Camera Arts, NPR and Photo District News. In the last two decades she has photo-documented every major disaster in the United States, Trust Territories and Sovereign Nations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Her documentary work resides in several permanent collections, including the National Archives and the Smithsonian. 

SPARK!

May – September 2022

As children grow older, they become less confident in their creative abilities. This is compounded by the fact that there is a significant drop-off in creative educational opportunities in public schools beyond the 6th grade. By the age of 16, children either define themselves as “creative” or “not creative.” Children who define themselves as creative have higher self-esteem and better problem-solving skills, leading to better performance in school and on the job. 

SPARK!, a non-profit and home to Texas’ only fully immersive, creative environment for children (Grades 2-12) seeks to build a community of children, from all socio-economic backgrounds, who are empowered to become innovative, creative thinkers and leaders. Through an endless roster of workshops and pop-up activities, students exercise their imagination and learn from creative experts, innovators and artists.

For the last six years, SPARK! has produced the Student Creativity Showcase, open to all students across the DFW Metroplex. This opportunity allows them to express their creativity through Visual Arts, Performing Arts or STEM disciplines with the added bonuses of competition and prizes. This year’s finalists are on display at Dallas Love Field from May until September 2022.  

For more information, to donate or volunteer, visit: www.sparkdallas.org

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

 July 1 – August 31, 2022

    There are 2,477 handmade pinwheels inside the display cases. Each pinwheel represents a child who has been served by DCAC so far, this year, in Dallas, Texas.  

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and healing services for the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County – those that rise to the level of a criminal offense. Each year, DCAC serves over 8,000 children (and their non-offending family members) who were sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who had witnessed a violent crime. Their average client is a 9-year-old girl, sexually abused by someone she knows and trusts.

Learn how you can help at: Pinwheels of Hope - Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (dcac.org)

PRIDE Month

June 1 – June 30, 2022

The City of Dallas recognizes June as Pride Month, and as such, this exhibition is a collaboration with the Dallas Public Library. Highlighting the history of the LGBTQ community and literary resources, this installation not only includes images but descriptions, QR codes and a scavenger hunt for those interested in discovering more at a local Dallas Public Library branch.

For more information or to view an events calendar for this month,
please visit: Month Calendar | Dallas Public Library (librarymarket.com)

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May – June 2022

In 1992, the month of May was presidentially designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. It encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia and is a celebration of the culture, traditions and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States.

The City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Association of Asian American City Employees (AAACE) seeks to promote awareness and education toward our nation’s eradication of and healing from hate crimes, violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

This exhibition honors and incorporates personal treasures belonging to the Asian & Pacific Islander community within the employees of the City of Dallas, and art created by contemporary Middle Eastern artist and Department of Aviation project specialist, Wahed Abdullah. 

For more information & resources, visit: Resilient Dallas Resources (dallascityhall.com)

The American Love Project

January – May 2022

Women in Aviation

March – April 2022

Dallas Love Field and the Frontiers of Flight Museum present Women in Aviation

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

This exhibition focuses on some of the women that have made an impact in the fields of aviation and space flight.  The objects and images are on loan from the Frontiers of Flight Museum, located on the southeast corner of the airport at 6911 Lemmon Avenue.  For more information about the Museum please visit: flightmuseum.com

Faces Behind Atrocity: Voices of Human Trafficking

Works by Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity

January 2022

Human trafficking is the process of trapping people using violence, deception, or coercion and exploiting them for financial or personal gain. Each year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide—including right here in the United States.

The girls in the “Faces Behind Atrocity” series were victims of forced labor, forced marriage, and sex trafficking, lured by promises of education and a better life. The portraits and collected testimonies are part of an ongoing body of work to tell the stories of the survivors.

"Despite increasing efforts and a global movement to raise awareness about the atrocities of human trafficking, many people remain unaware that modern day slavery persists in alarming numbers. As an artist, I want to stir public awareness of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. By engaging the public through art, I can help transform public perceptions; educate individuals, communities, and policy makers; and inspire action to put an end to this horrific crime against humanity." —Matilde Simas

Human trafficking is an issue that touches every community, from urban areas to rural towns—and there is something each of us can do to help prevent it. The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign provides opportunities for individuals to learn and raise awareness about human trafficking. 

• Shirley (16) and Pendo (15) pose for a photo outside their home, a shelter for survivors of child trafficking. There, both girls are receiving shelter, psychological services, child welfare case management, education, life skills lessons, legal protections, advocacy support, and group wellness.

   

• Shirley, a victim of child domestic work, was removed from an abusive situation where she worked long hours and completed heavy work for no wage. Like most child domestic workers (CDWs), Shirley did not have a work contract, benefits, or access to health services.
• Amani (14), a victim of child marriage, was forced to marry a much older man. Say "child marriage" and the average American thinks of a developing country, where economic hardship forces parents to marry off their young daughter to a much older man. But child marriage is happening right now in the U.S. A new study by nonprofit organization Unchained At Last showed nearly 300,000 children were married in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018—mostly girls wed to adult men.
• Mielie, a victim of child marriage, was married at 14 to a man who got her pregnant. Unlike in countries where child marriage is illegal but persists anyway, the problem in the U.S. is the actual laws. Most U.S. states still allow marriage before the age of 18. Minors do not have the legal rights they need to navigate a contract as serious as marriage.

To read the full stories of these brave survivors please visit:  Faces Behind Atrocity          

Contemporary Texas Jewish Artists Exhibition

September 1, 2021- December 31, 2021

Texas Jewish Arts Association (TJAA) was formed in May 2013 by a small group of Dallas-Fort Worth area Jewish artists and art enthusiasts who saw the need to create a platform for discussion, critique, exhibition and education. TJAA is a community of visual and performance artists, arts professionals and art enthusiasts.  Membership is open to all who value the quality of life that the arts provide, regardless of religious affiliation or level of expertise. TJAA believes that artistic creativity brings out the best in humanity.

As a volunteer-run non-profit arts organization, TJAA is committed to supporting their artist members by fostering camaraderie, offering educational and social programming, and bringing our artists’ work to the public through varied opportunities and in various locations around the DFW metroplex.

In order to nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity, culture and community, TJAA strives to engage Jewish and non-Jewish audiences as important collaborators in the development of a contemporary Jewish cultural exchange. Their goal is to foster artistic growth and camaraderie through informational and educational gatherings, performance and exhibition opportunities.

For more information about the TJAA or to purchase a piece, please visit https://www.texasjewisharts.org/

National Veterans & Military Families Month: Love Field Collection

November 5 - November 30 

Dallas Love Field celebrates Veteran’s Month.  To recognize the selfless acts of those who have served or are currently serving . We have created an exhibition that pays tribute to those affiliated with Love Field.  Did you know that Love Field was named in memory of Lt. Moss Lee Love, who was commissioned in 1901 as a cavalry officer and later transferred to the nascent Aeronautical Division of the Army’s Signal Corps. He was killed while on a training flight in San Diego on September 4, 1913.

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Latino Cultural Center Collection

September 15 – November 15

The Latino Cultural Center (LCC) is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and is one of four cultural centers.  It is a multidisciplinary arts center and regional catalyst for the preservation, development and promotion of Latino and Hispanic arts and culture.

The facility is 27,000 square feet with a 300-seat theater, a multi-purpose room, an art gallery, and sculpture courtyards that are widely used by local, regional, and international artists. More recently, they just completed a black box theater. Vibrant educational events and classes for children, adults and families take place throughout the year at the LCC.

The LCC receives support from the Friends of the LCC, a nonprofit arts organization designed to provide financial support and enhance programming. The LCC opened September 16, 2003 and was designed by Ricardo and Victor Legorreta. 

For more information about The Latino Cultural Center, please visit:  https://lcc.dallasculture.org/

Faces Behind Atrocity: Voices of Human Trafficking

Works by Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity

July  – August 2021

Human trafficking is the process of trapping people using violence, deception, or coercion and exploiting them for financial or personal gain. Each year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide—including right here in the United States.

The girls in the “Faces Behind Atrocity” series were victims of forced labor, forced marriage, and sex trafficking, lured by promises of education and a better life. The portraits and collected testimonies are part of an ongoing body of work to tell the stories of the survivors.

"Despite increasing efforts and a global movement to raise awareness about the atrocities of human trafficking, many people remain unaware that modern day slavery persists in alarming numbers. As an artist, I want to stir public awareness of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. By engaging the public through art, I can help transform public perceptions; educate individuals, communities, and policy makers; and inspire action to put an end to this horrific crime against humanity." —Matilde Simas

Human trafficking is an issue that touches every community, from urban areas to rural towns—and there is something each of us can do to help prevent it. The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign provides opportunities for individuals to learn and raise awareness about human trafficking. 

• Shirley (16) and Pendo (15) pose for a photo outside their home, a shelter for survivors of child trafficking. There, both girls are receiving shelter, psychological services, child welfare case management, education, life skills lessons, legal protections, advocacy support, and group wellness.

   

• Shirley, a victim of child domestic work, was removed from an abusive situation where she worked long hours and completed heavy work for no wage. Like most child domestic workers (CDWs), Shirley did not have a work contract, benefits, or access to health services.
• Amani (14), a victim of child marriage, was forced to marry a much older man. Say "child marriage" and the average American thinks of a developing country, where economic hardship forces parents to marry off their young daughter to a much older man. But child marriage is happening right now in the U.S. A new study by nonprofit organization Unchained At Last showed nearly 300,000 children were married in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018—mostly girls wed to adult men.
• Mielie, a victim of child marriage, was married at 14 to a man who got her pregnant. Unlike in countries where child marriage is illegal but persists anyway, the problem in the U.S. is the actual laws. Most U.S. states still allow marriage before the age of 18. Minors do not have the legal rights they need to navigate a contract as serious as marriage.

To read the full stories of these brave survivors please visit:  Faces Behind Atrocity          

DART Student Art Contest

“Everyday heroes ride DART”

June 4, 2021 – August 31, 2021

Each year, students are asked to illustrate a given theme. The only limit is their imaginations. This year’s theme, “Everyday heroes ride DART,” honors the frontline workers who have been essential in helping North Texas persevere during the COVID crisis. Students interpreted the theme with color, composition and creativity.

Students from throughout North Texas – and from kindergarten through 12th grade – are invited to participate in the annual Student Art Contest.

For more information visit: DART

Pride in Dallas 

June 2021

To recognize June as Pride Month, Dallas Love Field has collaborated with Resource Center, The Dallas Way and UNT Libraries Special Collections to create a unique exhibition that shows historical photos of the LGBTQ community in the DFW Metroplex. The artwork was created by members of Resource Center's Youth First Program (LGBTQ youth ages 12-18.) 

Resource Center’s Youth First is one of the only LGBTQ-focused programs in North Texas that addresses the challenges LGBTQ teens face at home, school and in the community. Youth First serves LGBTQ and allied youth, ages 12-18 and equips them with the tools and resources they need to live an authentic life through year-round, free programming that decreases high-risk behaviors, reduces social isolation, and increases self-esteem.

Pride in Dallas: A Brief Look at Dallas LGBTQ History

Pride in Dallas is presented by the University of North Texas Special Collections, and features materials found in the LGBTQ Archive. The history presented here is an overview of major events but is not the full story of Dallas LGBTQ history and culture. Many stories are not represented within the LGBTQ Archive at UNT, especially those of the BIPOC and Trans communities. We would like to encourage people within those communities to keep documents, photographs, and other LGBTQ related materials to preserve these stories for future generations. Contact UNT Special Collections (specialcollections@unt.edu) for information on how to best keep these materials, or to donate a collection.

For more resources please visit: Resource Center, The Dallas Way or Texas.History.UNT.EDU

Discover Asia 

May 2021

 Asia is the most populous continent on earth; an estimated 4.4 billion people live on the continent. Roughly 60 percent of the earth’s population lives in Asia. The continent is home to the most densely populated and most sparsely populated regions on earth. The land borders for Asia — and list of what countries are considered "Asian" — are not clear and caused many disputes. Cultural and political separation is necessary because Asia technically connects directly to Europe to form Eurasia. "Asian" is originally a European concept; people from different countries in Asia never considered themselves to be pooled together. Three out of the four most populous countries in the world are located in Asia (China, India and Indonesia).

In recognition of the recent rise in hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans, the City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Association of Asian American City Employees

 (AAACE) encourage everyone to acknowledge that this discrimination is not new. There is a deep history of racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, dating at least to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. To help us heal and move forward as a nation, we encourage

Scan the QR code to access a list of learning materials and resources for Dallas’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community and allies. everyone to understand the diversity and history of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.

The Frontiers of Flight and Dallas Love Field present:

Flight Funnies

March 2021- May 2021

Flight Funnies is a collection of cartoons that are centered around aviation-themed comic strips. The collection is on loan from the Frontiers of Flight Museum and will be available to view through May 2021. The exhibition is centered around eight different comic strips that date back from 1933 and cover World War I through the modern era.

Discover Art

March 2021 - April 2021  

For over 66 years, Junior Players has been empowering young voices by proving free, high quality arts programming to North Texas children and youth. And we've only just begun! Through innovative programs and outreach opportunities, we're equipping more students with transformational skills to become the change-agents of tomorrow. 

Junior Players' Discover Visual Art program allowed participants to work with industry experts to create silhouettes filled with their ideas, and bursting with patterns and words representing who they are and the world around them. Over the course of this program, participants were led in various activities and discussions revolving around equity, diversity, and inclusion. This 10-week program provided a safe space for our youth to learn, explore, grow, and engage with one another, with freedom from discrimination, harassment, or judgement. Their artwork is a representation of the world as seen through their eyes - the things they hold dear, the ideas they want to challenge, and the change they want to see.   

If/Then 

#If/Then She Can the Exhibit 

Exhibit Preview from December 10, 2020 – March 9, 2021

This preview features 15 AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors. Ten of the statues highlight women who work in aviation or aerospace-related fields, including astrophysicists, a rocket scientist, and an aviation maintenance technician:

1. Adriana Bailey - Atmospheric Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research

2. Charita Castro - Social Science Researcher, Office of the US Trade Representative

3. Xyla Foxlin - Engineer, Entrepreneur and Nonprofit Director, Beauty and the Bolt

4. Miriam Fuchs - Telescope Systems Specialist, East Asian Observatory

5. Joyonna Gamble-George - Health Scientist, National Institutes of Health

6. Erika Hamden - Professor of Astrophysics, University of Arizona

7. Kelly Korreck - Astrophysicist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

8. Adele Luta- Scientist and Innovator, Oceaneering

9. Jenn Makins - STEM Educator and Inventor, Parish Episcopal School

10. Amanda Masino - Biologist, Professor and Research Director, Huston-Tillotson University

11. Tiffany Panko - Women’s Health Researcher, Rochester Institute of Technology

12. Jasmine Sadler - Dancing Rocket Scientist and STEAM Entrepreneur, The STEAM Collaborative

13. Nikki Sereika - Aviation Maintenance Technician, Southwest Airlines

14. Nicole Sharp - Aerospace Engineer and Science Communicator, Sharp Science Communication Consulting

15. Mary Beth Westmoreland - Vice President, Amazon 

These 3D-printed statues celebrate accomplished women from across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Their jobs include shark tagging, designing fashion, and training Olympic athletes—and that’s just for starters. Selected to share their stories and serve as high-profile role models, these diverse innovators serve as Ambassadors for IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies designed to activate a culture shift among young girls to open their eyes to STEM careers. 

This installation is rooted in a simple truth: seeing is believing. When a girl sees a woman successfully pursuing a STEM career (and having fun!), she is more likely to imagine a STEM career for herself … and perhaps even change the world.

TRAVELING EXHIBITION, TEXAS’ FIRST RADIO STATION: 

WRR RADIO CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

November 18, 2020-February 28, 2021

DALLAS, TX – As part of the countdown to its centennial as the first licensed radio station in Texas (and second in the country), WRR is celebrating a century of service to North Texas listeners with a special exhibition, Texas’ First Radio Station: WRR Radio Centennial Celebration. Curated in partnership with Dallas Municipal Archives, this compelling display will highlight the central position of WRR in the Dallas and North Texas community – from its origins in public safety as fire and police dispatch, to its many decades of music programming as an AM station, to its stature today as the premier Classical FM station for a 100-mile radius. The display features a collection of historical images from the past ten decades, plus rare photos of the many local and international luminaries who have served as advocates for the station. “This isn't just a celebration of one radio station,” says WRR General Manager and Program Director Mike Oakes. “This is a commemoration of the launch of an entire industry, which not only survives, but thrives, a century on. That said, there is so much history that exists with this one very special radio station, from its very beginnings. WRR was launched as a public service entity, and that commitment carries through to this day.” 

An exhibition promising to delight both fans of broadcast history as well as arts lovers. Texas’ First Radio Station: WRR Radio Centennial Celebration is on display inside the Dallas Love Field airport terminal through February 28, 2021. Dallas Love Field is the third installation of the traveling exhibition, following runs at NorthPark Center and the Hall of State in 2020. For more information click on the following link : wrr101.com/exhibit/ 

Meet O'Brian

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021  

Today we would like to introduce you to O’Brian Jones. 

O’Brian Jones is a highly motivated, self-taught artist born and raised in the small town of Grady, Arkansas. A place I called home for so many years. Although I loved the small hometown feeling of Grady, as I grew up and started making decisions and changes that would help shape my future, I knew I wanted more. Eager for a fresh new start in city not too far from home, I decided to move to a city that has always sparked my interest, Dallas, TX.

After getting settled and starting my new job in Dallas, I quickly realized my entrepreneurial spirit would not allow me to stay in Corporate America for too long. At that point, my priorities shifted, and I realized working a 9 to 5 was simply a steppingstone that would help me elevate to the next level. A few years later I took a leap of faith and decided to become my own boss so I would be able to focus on bringing my passion for art to life. For me, art is a form of expression, so I just started illustrating my visions and feeling onto a blank canvas. After creating a few pieces, I decided to start sharing my art on social media for the world to see. That is how I grew my client base.

Great, so let us dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not at all. Starting out, I definitely considered myself a struggling artist. There was a time on my journey to becoming my own boss where I had to temporarily go back to working a 9 to 5 just to make ends meet. It wasn’t a part of my plan but in the back of my mind I knew it was part of a bigger plan. Plus, I was too determined not to let a temporary setback stop me from pursuing my true passion, Art. Even when I jumped back into creating art full-time some pieces would not sell or an order from a client would be canceled which was a financial loss on my end. Some days I felt defeated but I knew there would be days that were tougher than others when I started this journey so I just continued to pray to God and kept focusing on how to take my business to the next level. When I see my art displayed in the businesses and homes of my clients, it makes me so proud because it checks the box of my original goal, which is to make meaningful pieces of art that people will want to display for the world to see. This also confirms, for me, I am doing what I’m am truly passionate about. Every day I feel like this is the purpose I am here to serve. Art has no limits and I’m always willing to take risks to bring my vision to life. Sure, I made a lot of mistakes, but I was able to learn from those mistakes, make any necessary adjustments and create something even better than before.

We would love to hear more about your art.
The name of my business is OBJ Art. I specialize in creating meaningful works of art that are inspired by the internal connection of my heart as well as the vision of my clients. I created an Instagram account, @obj_art1, where I display my work. It’s a great resource for those who would like to see my past creations and learn more about the types of art I create.

What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
The proudest moment of my career is knowing that I’ve created well over 600 on of a kind pieces, as well as being an inspiration to other artists! Being able to leave my 9 to 5 and become an entrepreneur has really inspired me to keep going. I keep proving to myself that I can do anything I put my mind to and I allow my art to be my voice.

Contact Info:

• Email: obj.art1@gmail.com
• Instagram
• Facebook

Paint the Town

November 1, 2020 - January, 2021 

In the wake of COVID-19, artists are determined to live out the phrase “the show must go on.” Paint the Town was inspired by the Virtual Paintout showing how artists use Google Street View to paint the town. The City of Dallas, Office of Arts and Culture’s Public Art Program and Dallas Love Field Art Program invite you to explore Dallas and the Public Art scene. Locations and artworks were selected around the city to provide inspiration to the artists.  The artist who participated are below:

Gail Delger, a water media artist who has been painting professionally since 1990. The range of her work gives a glimpse of both passion and talent as an artist and her sense of humor as an individual. She can be contacted at https://www.gaildelger.com/

Dana Brock is a designer, who works in a variety of mediums, but specializes in metalsmithing and precious metal clay. She is a Senior Certified Instructor in Art Clay and Level 3 Certified in Precious Metal Clay. She can be contacted at https://www.dana-brock-studio.com/.

Brad Ford Smith is a third generation Texan and a second-generation Texas artist. Brad’s artwork has been exhibited throughout the Metroplex and Chicago, where he resided shortly after earning his BFA in painting and printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute. He can be reached at https://www.bradfordsmith.us/

Marie Renfro: Color and creativity best describe Marie’s paintings in oil or water-media. She enjoys using various media to express her emotional response to a subject. An intuitive approach to painting helps her find compositions and subjects she might otherwise never consider. Her contact information is http://www.marierenfro.com/

Ashleigh Michelle Fox is a Texas-based contemporary artist working in mixed media. She is an artist who considers herself a contemporary historian that writes life in images. Laying scenes of light, line and color.  Ashleigh can be contacted at https://amichellefox.onuniverse.com/

2020 DART Student Art Contest
“Paint the town...”

June 2020- August 2020

Each year, DART hosts a Student Art Contest that is open to students at all grade levels throughout North Texas. It has grown to be one of the agency’s most popular Education Outreach events. This year, more than 150 schools and organizations submitted nearly 1,200 entries.

Students are challenged to illustrate an annual theme through lines, color and composition. Each young artist found his or her own way to illustrate this year’s theme: “Paint the town­­­­_____. Ride DART.” Participants completed the phrase with anything they could imagine. The students’ creations not only tell the DART story, but their own unique stories, and the story of a vibrant global metropolis that’s bursting with talent.

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) has partnered with DART for the past eight years, and has displayed the winning entries. This year, we proudly present them virtually. Join DART and the DMA in celebrating the talent of our region’s young, culturally diverse artists.

For more information about the annual DART Student Art Contest please visit DART.ORG

Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition  

Works by Jose Vargas and Tonalli

October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020 

TONALLI

Tonalli is a local art group composed of artisans Lourdes Osorio, Rafael Osorio and Lizette Márquez. Using a papercraft technique consisting of strips of paper and glue on armature called cartonería, these artisans carry on the tradition of creating Mexican alebrijes. An alebrije(ah-leh-bree-heh) is a brightly colored folk-art sculpture of a fantastical creature. The first alebrijes, along with invention of the term, originated with Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares in the 1930s after he developed an illness and dreamt of these strange, mythical figures. His creations earned him recognition by artists such as Frida Kahlo.

To learn more about Tonalli and their artwork, please visit their Instagram accounts @alebrijesycartoneria11 and @artedecolores1

JOSE VARGAS

Jose Vargas has been curating art exhibitions for over 27 years in Dallas. Vargas also works with art photography, prints, mixed media, acrylic and oil paintings.  Vargas works in a variety of styles, depending on the subject matter. He likes to work in series, but also creates individual art pieces to fit a theme of an ongoing art exhibition. His many interests in art include Day of the Dead, El Corazón (heart imagery), religious and cultural icons, as well as social issues, metaphysical topics, self-portraits, Lucha Libre, and creating zany characters.

Jose Vargas can be contacted at jvargas898@earthlink.net

“Need Your Space?”  

Frontiers of Flight Museum – “Need Your Space?” 

July 31, 2020- September 30, 2020 

“Need Your Space?” is a temporary display of space-themed artifacts from the collection of the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The exhibit pairs several items that were currently on display in the Museum’s Space Flight Gallery with items that were held in storage. Dan Steelman, Frontiers of Flight Museum Vice President of Collections and Exhibits, indicated that the exhibit is indicative of the rich diversity of space-related artifacts at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. “We’re an air and space museum. Many people are aware of the incredible, one-of-a-kind artifacts from our aviation collections, things like the “Flying Pancake” or the radio operator’s chair from the dirigible “Hindenburg”; but, we have one of the finest collections of space artifacts in Texas, too.” The Space Flight Gallery features artifacts from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Programs. It includes the Apollo 7 Command Module, the only Moon Rock on display in North Texas, as well as Space Shuttle and International Space Station artifacts. The gallery also documents the recent efforts toward privatization of space flight through our Beal Aerospace and SpaceShipOne displays.  

This temporary display includes a flight suit that belonged to Astronaut Ed White. White flew in Gemini 4 and became the first American to walk in space. The displayed painting depicts the historic moment when he floated outside the Gemini 4 capsule. Later, White was selected to the Apollo 1 crew. Tragically, he and his crewmates were killed when a spark from a frayed wire set fire to the oxygen-rich environment inside their Apollo 1 Command Module. Also on display is a prototype Apollo spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts on the Moon. The suit was a finalist in a 1965 NASA competition. It did not win, instead NASA selected the iconic A7L suit that all Americans wore on future lunar exploration missions. A model of the Saturn V rocket that carried astronauts to the Moon shares the display case with the spacesuit.  

For More information visit the Frontiers of Flight Museum here. 

Jas. Mardis: Selected Works @ Love Field Airport

June 1, – June 30, 2020

Jas. Mardis is an Oak Cliff/Dallas-raised artist and writer. He is a 2014 Inductee to the Texas Literary Hall of Fame for his poetry, fiction, editing and radio commentary. His fabric art has been featured throughout the United States. This is a series of 40 leather & iron sculptures representing his vision/interpretation of the “Crowns” that are worn by African-American Women during their lifetimes. The names of some of the pieces are: Big Mama, MaDear, My Suspicions, I’m Not Even Listening, Scratch My Scalp, and Come Sit Beside Me. 

For more information about Jas. Mardis you can visit:  https://jasmardis.com/

Trinity River Photo Contest, presented by Trinity Park Conservancy

February 2020 -  May 2020

   The Trinity River Photo Contest, now in its 10th year, is a traveling exhibit that celebrates the winning photographs from the 2019 Trinity River Photo Contest. The annual Photo Contest is a celebration of both the Trinity River’s natural beauty in the heart of Dallas and the talented local photographers who capture the Trinity River at its best.

Submissions for the Trinity River Photo Contest are accepted each year between April and October. For more information about the Contest, rules, prizes, and how to submit your photos, visit: trinityparkconservancy.org.

Elm Thicket/Northpark: A Neighborhood History

March 2020 -  May 2020

 To coincide with the permanent installation of the "Elm Thicket/Northpark: A Neighborhood History," we are proud to exhibit some of the text, photos and objects highlighting this neighborhood.  The permanent exhibition is in the Flight Deck Conference Center at Dallas Love Field.  From its humble beginnings in the 19th Century, the neighborhood of Elm Thicket grew from a small, agricultural community into one of the most-resilient and close-knit African American communities in Dallas.  Elm Thicket, bounded by Dallas Love Field and Lemmon Avenue to the west, Inwood Road to the east, Lovers Lane to the north, and Mockingbird Avenue to the south, continues to have a rich and vibrant community comprising one of the many cultures of Dallas.

Jas. Mardis: Selected Works @ Love Field Airport

February 1 – March 1, 2020

Jas. Mardis is an Oak Cliff/Dallas-raised artist and writer. He is a 2014 Inductee to the Texas Literary Hall of Fame for his poetry, fiction, editing and radio commentary. His fabric art has been featured throughout the United States.  Mardis uses imagery as social and racial commentary in his works.  The use of leather as the primary medium is designed to give permanence to the faces and conditions being displayed in these works.  Storytelling and quilting were the norms from both grandmothers, grandfather and the myriad characters around the families, all of which have come forward in the artistic expression, methods, and  his subject matter.

For more information about Jas. Mardis you can visit:  jasmardis.com/LoveField

Keep Dallas Beautiful - America Recycles Day - Art Contest

November 2019 – January 2020

To promote recycling and celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15th, 2019, Keep Dallas Beautiful is sponsored a Recycled Art Contest. Students Grade 3 through Post-Secondary were eligible to participate. Entries must contain 100% recycled, recovered or found content.  This is the first year for the art contest and the turnout for the contest exceeded expectations with some beautiful pieces of work from around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  Mars, Incorporated sponsored this year’s prizes to the first-place winners in the different grade divisions.  

DISD Student Art Contest and Exhibition

Remembering D-Day

November 2019 – January 2020

Every year the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Committee sponsors an Art Contest.  The non-profit organization coordinates with the DISD Schools and their art departments, from K-12, to allow every student the opportunity to compete in this juried show. Hundreds of students submit paintings, drawings and 3D art to complement the theme of their Parade. This year's theme is: the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy.  This exhibition had it’s opening in November to kick off Veterans Month at Dallas Love Field.

2019 DART Student Art Contest
“My next stop is...”

August 2019- October 2019

This year’s theme was “My next stop is ________.” As always, the students have come up with some remarkable and creative ways to illustrate that theme.  Making a piece of art takes more than artistic skill – it requires conceptual thinking and problem-solving. Those are attributes that will serve the students well, no matter what careers they choose in life. 

 Transit is about being independent and mobile. When we say “My next stop is” we’re talking about the great adventures that you can have on DART today.

For more information about the annual DART Student Art Contest please visit DART.org.

Dallas ISD Art Educators
Land, Sea and City ‘Scapes

July 2019 - August 2019

To coincide with summer break, Love Field has partnered with five visual art educators from Dallas Independent School District, to showcase teaching artists.

As the 12th largest school district in the country, Dallas ISD is considered to be one of the fastest improving urban districts in the country.  All Dallas ISD students are encouraged to participate in a rigorous and comprehensive visual arts program, which includes partnerships with many Dallas cultural institutions.

A favorite subject matter of art educators and artists, the ‘Scapes are taught throughout the visual art curriculum in a variety of mediums: drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.  Dallas ISD employs 300 certified art educators, with many creating their own artworks when they are not in the classroom, especially during summer break.

Enjoy the ‘Scapes displayed in a variety of media.  We will see you back in school on August 13th!  For more information about Dallas Independent School District or to enroll, please visit www.dallasisd.org .

Two-Step your way through time

on a tour of historic Texas dance halls

June 2019- August 2019

Texas dance halls are as diverse and vast as Texas itself.  The photos in this exhibit illustrates this and serves as a reminder of what we have and what we are at risk of losing without preservation efforts of this precious resource, which is also a reminder of our collective history as Texans.

A special thanks to the Irving Art Center who underwrote the exhibit.  The objects were contributed by private individuals (Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel, Aaron Castillo, Deb Fleming, Gary E McKee) and various historic dance halls including Longhorn Ballroom, Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, Twin Sisters Dance Hall.

Texas Dance Hall Preservation is committed to saving historic dance halls across our great state and the authentic music and culture that is ingrained in them.   Visit our website and join us in saving these Texas treasures, by becoming a TDHP member or donor.

For more information about the images please visit: http://texasdancehall.org/dance-hall-photos

Visit us at: texasdancehall.org

Vedem Underground

January 2019 - May 2019

In 1942, a group of teenage boys set out to defy the Third Reich’s ban on free speech and undermine the propaganda machine behind the regime’s biggest hoax by launching what would become the longest-running underground magazine inside a Nazi camp. Vedem, which means “In The Lead” in Czech, unflinchingly documented life within the walls of the Terezin Ghetto, a Czechoslovakia “show camp” that the Nazis designed specifically to create the false narrative that they were creating a good life for their captives and obscure their plans of mass extermination for the Jews.

Since 2016, the Vedem Foundation has produced, operated and promoted its traveling museum collection about Vedem, whose 83 weekly issues totaling 800 pages were a symbol of protest and rebellion by some of the era’s youngest creative activists. The Foundation’s traveling exhibits, multimedia educational materials and programs teach the historic, cultural and artistic lessons of Vedem, whose creators risked their lives to subvert the Nazi regime’s most insidious propaganda effort.

Inspired by Vedem’s invaluable lessons about the necessity of free speech and the dangers of propaganda and censorship, the Foundation continues to expand its reach through its traveling Vedem collection, graphic novel, documentary film and educational workshops. Through its innovative multimedia programming, the Foundation strives to fulfill its mission to provide both the catalyst and tools for young adults to become creative activists within their communities and beyond.

A legacy in Photography: The Music Collection

February 2019 - June 2019 

Horace J. Blackwell, a black entrepreneur, set out to create a publication company that produced a true confessions tabloid magazine for African Americans. His first endeavor was The World’s Messenger in 1942 and was one of only two publications distributed regionally for African Americans. Blackwell’s success with The World’s Messenger, led to his 1946 production of Negro Achievements. In 1951, George Levitan purchased Negro Achievements and changed the name of the magazine to Sepia. The publication focused primarily on various aspects of African American culture, including religion, civil rights, education, entertainment, and politics.

Sepia had a circulation of approximately 160,000 in 1982, which was its final year of publication. Beatrice Pringle one of the first African American women publishers was its last publisher and left the magazine 1981. The Sepia Photographic Archive is one of the most valuable resources of African American achievement in the world, and is an immense catalogue of American culture and history. The archive contains over 10,000 photographs, and is one of the most important collections of historical photography ever amassed.

The African American Museum of Dallas is in one of the most diverse, creative, and exciting urban centers in the world, the eclectic areas inside Fair Park of South Dallas. At the African American Museum of Fair Park, you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that ranges from inspiring Folk Art to centuries-old masterpieces and including African art, black renaissance paintings, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art. You’ll also experience intelligent, cutting-edge exhibitions and programs that reflect a fresh view. For more information please visit them at: http://www.aamdallas.org

 Welcome All Wall - # BeGolden 

September 2018-March 2019

The Golden Rule is to, “Treat Others As You’d Like to Be Treated.” A clear and simple message that has initiated this exhibition and event. The #begolden message is helping make Dallas a welcoming city to immigrants and visitor’s alike. The Golden Rule has been around for thousands of years, spanning across cultures and religions. It’s something we were all raised with, but are quick to forget.

The #BeGolden campaign is a rallying cry for our community to unite under the Golden Rule and remember to practice it every day, especially with those who are immigrants. It’s a message of unity, civility and empathy. We want to remind people that this isn’t merely a political or legal issue, it’s a human issue.

Our goal is to build awareness and educate the members of our community, so we always remember to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, especially when it comes to topics like immigration. If we treat our neighbors the way we would like to be treated, we’d be surprised to discover that the things we have in common far outweigh the things that divide us.

For more information visit: www.begoldenjourney.com

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and Art Reaching Out present ‘Home for the Holiday Seasons’
October 2018 – January 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and Art Reaching Out partnered to create this glass and STEAM exhibition welcoming Love Field travelers “Home for the Holiday Seasons.”  Students from 4 clubs handcrafted all the blown, sculpted, and fused items displayed and learned about the math and science behind this magical material. Teamwork, confidence, new skills and fun were hallmarks of the Boys & Girls Clubs and Art Reaching Out collaboration. Come and enjoy the students’ work through the holidays!

THE STEWPOT ART COLLECTIVE- Serving Second Chances
August 2018 – October 2018

THE STEWPOT ART PROGRAM is open to people experiencing homelessness and those who are at-risk of becoming so. The Stewpot Art Program offers a safe studio where artists of all skill levels, from beginner to professional, can gather to hone their skills and work in community with fellow artists. The studio is a place to earn trust, and to foster an environment that is conducive to developing creative skills and finding true self-expression through visual art.

The Stewpot supplies all materials and provides continuing education and inspiration with guided trips to museums. Art-minded volunteers work alongside the artists and offer assistance and support.

For additional information or inquiry about purchases, please contact Betty Heckman at bettyh@thestewpot.orgor 214-382-5912.

PLAY ON DALLAS!
July 2018- September 2018

The pianos, a vision of Leigha Lugo, along with the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs, decided that each of the pianos would be placed in different spots around the city.  The current sites are Pegasus Park, the Dallas Farmers Market, and Dallas Love Field Airport.

Bananas on the Roof is based on the ensembles worn by Tarriona ” Tank” Ball and Kayla Buggage of “Tank and the Bananas”, a Nola funk band whose 2017 performance won them the National Public Radio’s (NPR), “Tiny Desk Contest.”

We hope the these pianos inspire collaborations and friendships through the celebration of music and art.  What better way to unify a city, evolve Dallas’ culture, and celebrate one another.  Please join us, and play on, Dallas!

Photographers submitted their images in three groups:  Professional, Amateur and Youth.

Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

For more information about the contest please visit:

Trinity River Corridor Project Photo Contest

As students’ progress through the four-year collective, extensive portfolio production and independent study portfolios are created for college entrance consideration.  The Skyline tradition for greatness began with the shared visions of B.J. Stamps, the first high school principal, and Gene Davenport, the first Career Development Center Principal. They were very involved in all aspects of the school’s planning process. During construction of the campus, they were surveying the most ambitious project in the history of the Dallas ISD. While discussing their future plans for the school, they stopped on the second floor hallway between the B building and the Main Building. As they stood looking out of the window, they could see the familiar view of the Dallas skyline. This was when they decided that Skyline would be the perfect name for the nation’s first magnet school.

2018 DART STUDENT ART CONTEST
June 2018– July 2018

Budding artists in kindergarten through 12th grade in the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex were eligible to submit their works of art. The original works of art reflect this year’s theme:
“Oh, The Places DART Goes.”

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) student art contest is a 20-year tradition that helps promote the use of public transportation and is supported by community partners. For more information visit:  dart.org

Special Centennial Exhibit:

100 Years, 100 Objects: A History of Dallas Love Field

October 2016-May 2018

To showcase the rich history of Dallas Love Field, the Love Field Art Program, in coordination with the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the Commemorative Air Force, will install a one-of-a-kind art exhibit beginning in fall 2016 and lasting through fall 2017. Glass displays near the airport’s baggage claim will be dedicated specifically to Centennial-themed artifacts, each covering 25-year periods. The exhibits will include photos, ticket stubs and other memorabilia collected over time, including items submitted by members of the community for the Centennial Celebration.

Displayed in four sections throughout the year, each exhibit will highlight Dallas Love Field’s history. The final quarter will incorporate artwork from local students depicting what Dallas Love Field Airport means to them, and what they believe the future of the airport will look like.

“100 Years, 100 Objects” – Student made artwork

Our exhibition policy states that educational institutions are the primary focus of all exhibitions. In keeping with our exhibition policy, this case is devoted to student artwork.

This was a juried exhibition with artwork created by Dallas ISD students. Both two and three-dimensional work were eligible.

Each artwork represents a vision of Dallas Love Field, “the airport of the future and the future of the aviation industry.”

THE TRINITY: REFLECTIONS OF A RIVER

November 2017- March 2018

Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

EARTH DAY TEXAS PRESENTS OMNIGLOBE
November 2017- March 2018

Special Centennial Exhibit:

100 Years, 100 Objects: A History of Dallas Love Field

October 2016-May 2018

To showcase the rich history of Dallas Love Field, the Love Field Art Program, in coordination with the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the Commemorative Air Force, will install a one-of-a-kind art exhibit beginning in fall 2016 and lasting through fall 2017. Glass displays near the airport’s baggage claim will be dedicated specifically to Centennial-themed artifacts, each covering 25-year periods. The exhibits will include photos, ticket stubs and other memorabilia collected over time, including items submitted by members of the community for the Centennial Celebration.

Displayed in four sections throughout the year, each exhibit will highlight Dallas Love Field’s history. The final quarter will incorporate artwork from local students depicting what Dallas Love Field Airport means to them, and what they believe the future of the airport will look like.

“100 Years, 100 Objects” – Student made artwork

Our exhibition policy states that educational institutions are the primary focus of all exhibitions. In keeping with our exhibition policy, this case is devoted to student artwork.

This was a juried exhibition with artwork created by Dallas ISD students. Both two and three-dimensional work were eligible.

Each artwork represents a vision of Dallas Love Field, “the airport of the future and the future of the aviation industry.”

THE TRINITY: REFLECTIONS OF A RIVER
November 2017 – March 2018

This exhibit features the winners of the annual City of Dallas Trinity River Photo Contest. Photographers submitted their images in three groups:  Professional (receive all or a major portion of their income from photography or choose to participate in this category), Amateur (beginning or novice photographers) and Youth(17 years of age and under).

Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

EARTH DAY TEXAS PRESENTS OMNIGLOBE
November 2017- March 2018

The OmniGlobe contains approximately 180 animations / models that demonstrate certain aspects of tens of thousands of years of environmental history. Content brought to life on this 60” 3D sphere includes oceans, atmospheric conditions, climate change, plate-tectonics, glaciations, human demographics, historical maps, volcanoes, earthquakes, carbon levels, the solar system and much more. 

THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT: DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
OCT 1-31 2017

This is the third year that the Department of Aviation has partnered up with Councilmember Gates and the Domestic Violence Taskforce for the City, to promote the campaign “Paint the Town Purple.” In October, hundreds of organizations throughout Dallas have been invited to participate in this campaign through exhibits of survivor artwork, such as this one. This year, local students were invited to the taskforce as youth ambassadors. They created posters as well as some great pieces of art.

Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. These shirts, decorated by those affected by abuse, hang to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. This project serves as a vehicle for survivors to express the burdens, pain, and experiences that they wore for so long.

For more information please visit: Dallas Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

2017 DART ART CONTEST
May 2017 – October 2017

Dallas Love Field is proud to partner with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to showcase the winners as well as some of the over 2,500 entries for the 2017 annual student art contest. This year’s theme was “DART to Discovery.” DART is committed to showcasing young talent year after year.  These students represent the next wave of our creators, thinkers and innovators as well as artists. We are pleased to show a small sampling of the talent that surrounds the Dallas/Fort Worth region.  For additional information please visit: DART Art Contest Information

“All I See Is Beauty” – Dallas County Juvenile Department
July 2017– November 2017

Dallas Love Field is proud to partner with the Dallas County Juvenile Department to showcase the artistic works of some very talented youth. The painting classes are led by working artists and for many of the youth, their first art experience. In art class, the paintbrush, canvas and paint become a pathway to see and experience beauty in life…perhaps a juxtaposition of their own life.  The exhibit is called “All I See is Beauty.” The Dallas County Juvenile Department strives to put “Youth First” in each decision made.

For more information about the Dallas County Juvenile Department, please visit our website at: www.DallasCounty.org/department/juvenile

“Welcome to America” – Trans.lation Vickery Meadow
May 2017 – August 2017

This exhibition in the Art Travelers Gallery featuring the REAL voices and artworks of immigrants living in our community.

Trans.lation Vickery Meadow is an arts and cultural center in the neighborhood that has been working for the past 4 years to develop the cultural assets present in Vickery Meadow. Trans.lation works with dancers, seamstresses, painters, photographers, chefs, artisans, and other incredibly talented residents of Vickery Meadow to showcase their depth, humanity, and resilience.

THE TRINITY: REFLECTIONS OF A RIVER (2016/17)
November 2016 – March 2017

This exhibit features the winners of the 7th annual City of Dallas Trinity River Photo Contest. Photographers submitted their images in three groups:  Professional (receive all or a major portion of their income from photography or choose to participate in this category), Amateur (beginning or novice photographers) and Youth(17 years of age and under).

Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

St. Mark’s School of Texas Exhibition
January 2017

The tile and toothpicks works in display here were created by fifth and sixth grade students in Creative Arts classes at St. Mark’s School Dallas, Texas.  In the class, students studied basic art fundamentals and their use in creating artwork.  For the projects, students focused on the balanced use of the primary and secondary creativity with an outside box thinking approach.

St. Mark’s School of Texas is a private, non-sectarian college-preparatory boys’ day school for students in grades 1 through 12, located in Dallas, Texas. St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world.

REVIVAL/RENACIMIENTO: THE RELOCATION OF OCTAVIO MEDELLIN’S CAMPANILE WINDOW
June 2015 -May 2016

A look at the creation, fabrication and installation of Octavio Medellin’s Campanile Window, this display contains art prints, photographs, original tools and glass samples of the work. Travelers and visitors alike can view these pieces of history in our Art Program display cases, located across from the Information Booth in public area of the terminal. For more information on the Campanile Window, click here. Items and photographs are on loan from vanEnter Studio Ltd., and The Octavio Medellin Collection, Jerry Bywaters Special Collections, Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University.

Collin College Art Department’s Faculty, Students, & Facilities Exhibition

Collin College Art Department’s Faculty, Students, & Facilities Exhibition is a collection of full time faculty works, student works, and facilities information. This display of works and images show our success in the student/faculty mentor relationship of our studio program, and the quality of current faculty practices, to emphasize the caliber of educational opportunities at Collin College. We hope to highlight how Collin has an incredibly large number of art professionals, facilities equal to that of area universities, and a wide range of artistic practices to meet the variety of student’s needs in connecting art to their individual career paths. We believe the arts teach critical thinking problem solving, teamwork, diverse multiple outcomes and time management practices that benefit the rest of a students’ college career.

THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT: DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

October 1-31, 2016

The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. These shirts, decorated by those affected by abuse, hang to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. This project serves as a vehicle for survivors to express the burdens, pain, and experiences that they wore for so long.

Councilmember Gates, The Chair of the Domestic Violence Taskforce for the City, continues the campaign to “Paint the Town Purple” for the month of October. Now in its second year, hundreds of organizations throughout Dallas have been invited to participate in this campaign through exhibits of survivor artwork, such as this one.

For more information please visit: Dallas Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Facebook or on Instagram and Twitter.

2016 DART ART CONTEST
July 2016 – October 16

Dallas Love Field is proud to partner with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to showcase the winners as well as some of the over 2,200 entries for the 2016 annual student art contest. This year’s theme was “DART to Discovery.” DART is committed to showcasing young talent year after year.  These students represent the next wave of our creators, thinkers and innovators as well as artists. We are pleased to show a small sampling of the talent that surrounds the Dallas/Fort Worth region.  For additional information please visit: DART Art Contest Information

THE SURROUNDING SPACE
May 2016 – August 2016

What does the surrounding space mean? Is it referencing the actual space around the artwork or the gallery?  Does it mean the gallery that is located in the airport?  We hope that this exhibition will give you some reflective time in your busy schedule while also providing you with enjoyment.

The current exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Masters of Fine Art – Studio graduates from the University of North Texas and Dallas Love Field. Our intention for the Art/Travelers Art Gallery is to provide educational institutions an outlet for expression while also providing them with some exhibition experience.

Thank you for stopping in the gallery, we hope you enjoy the exhibition and the surrounding space.

WHAT LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE?
APRIL – JULY 2016

The Winston School – A college preparatory school designed to maximize the potential of bright students who learn differently. What lies beneath the surface? Winston school students challenged their ability to look deeper into the subject.  Through visual and verbal research, students synthesize what lies beneath and strive to construct work that reveals and expresses more than what is presented on the subject’s surface. Art is not about how well you can render and reconstruct visual reality; it is about how/why/what you express about it.

THE TRINITY: REFLECTIONS OF A RIVER (2015)
July 2015 – May 2016

This exhibit features the winners of the 7th annual City of Dallas Trinity River Photo Contest. Photographers submitted their images in three groups:  Professional (receive all or a major portion of their income from photography or choose to participate in this category), Amateur (beginning or novice photographers) and Youth (17 years of age and under).  Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

ART WITH THE AGING
January 2016 – April 2016

The Molina Quality Living Program is shining a spotlight on local seniors’ works of art. We are honored to share these paintings created by such talented individuals. This year’s collection highlights art from 14 area nursing homes and 65 artists.  Paintings were made with acrylic paint and collage materials, artists even used celery for their paint brushes. The artists used their own vision to create the beautiful art displayed.

Young American Talent Encore Exhibit
October 12  – January 2016

A collaborative effort between the North Texas High Schools and the airport, this juried competition offers an outstanding opportunity for high school students to showcase their artwork. This year’s jurors have been selected from art faculty at regional colleges and universities. The exhibition is sponsored by the Visual Arts Guild of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts & H. Paxton Moore Fine Art Gallery. More information at http://www.youngamericantalent.com/index.html.

THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT: DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

October 1 – November 2015

The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. These shirts, decorated by those affected by abuse, hang to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. This project serves as a vehicle for survivors to express the burdens, pain, and experiences that they wore for so long.

Councilmember Gates, as chair of the Domestic Violence Taskforce for the City, launched a campaign to “Paint the Town Purple” for the month of October. Hundreds of organizations throughout Dallas have been invited to participate in this campaign through exhibits of survivor artwork, such as this one, as well as on social media.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Art Contest

Since 1989 the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) has sponsored the International Aviation Art Contest to challenge young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art.  Demonstrating the impact of aeronautics through an interactive, fun medium such as art motivates youth of all ages to become more familiar with aeronautics, engineering and science. Children between the ages of 6 and 17 may participate in the International Aviation Art Contests.  Entries are judged in three classes, according to age, and in part, for creative use of the theme in relation to the aviation world.  Each FAI member country sponsors the contest in their country, and submits national winners to the International Jury each year.

The State of Texas (Texas Dept. Of Transportation), Aviation Division hosts the Aviation Art contest at the state level. Each year anywhere from 850-1500 students from many schools across the state submit their entries in the Texas challenge of the International Aviation Art Contest, which is designed to encourage children to study aeronautics, engineering and science.

Once the winners at the state level are selected, the art is then sent to be judged at the National Level in Washington DC.  The U.S. portion of the contest is sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), managed by the NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education and sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University – Prescott, Ken Cook Co., the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education with additional support from NASAO members. The art winners at the National Level are then sent to be judged at the International Level.

EARTH DAY TEXAS PRESENTS OMNIGLOBE

The OmniGlobe contains approximately 180 animations / models that demonstrate certain aspects of tens of thousands of years of environmental history. Content brought to life on this 60” 3D sphere includes oceans, atmospheric conditions, climate change, plate-tectonics, glaciations, human demographics, historical maps, volcanoes, earthquakes, carbon levels, the solar system and much more. 

SIMILARITIES AND OPPOSITIONS:  A MFA AND UNDERGRADUATE COLLABORATION

A focus of work by University of Texas at Arlington Art + Art History students, Similarities and Oppositions explores the motivations and aesthetics of pieces created by both graduate and undergraduate students as well as the dialogue they create with one another.

HENRY W. LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY PRESENTS “CULTURAL INSPIRATIONS”

Students at the Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy investigated cultures around the world in order to make masks, weavings, maps and jewelry. As a result of their research, they formed connections between art in indigenous cultures and their own, thus engaging the purpose of creation for the expression of culture and identity.

HISTORY OF LOVE FIELD: AN OVERVIEW

“The History of Love Field:  An Overview” features 30 wall-mounted graphics and several three-dimensional artifacts in the 1200 square foot gallery, giving the visitor snapshots of significant events in Love Field history.  The exhibit was a collaboration with the Frontier of Flight Museum. For more information visit www.flightmuseum.com/.

THE TRINITY: REFLECTIONS OF A RIVER (2014)

This exhibit features the winners of the 6th annual City of Dallas Trinity River Photo Contest. Photographers submitted their images in three groups:  Professional (receive all or a major portion of their income from photography or choose to participate in this category), Amateur (beginning or novice photographers) and Youth (17 years of age and under).  Photos were submitted in four categories:  Architecture/Structures, Forest/Prairie, River/ Ponds, and Wildlife.

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PRESENTS “A TRAVELER’S TALE”

Traveler’s Tale captures the excitement of discovery and exploration a traveler experiences visiting popular destinations that connect to Love Field. Sophomore 3-D design students at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts worked with installation artist Vicki Meek to bring to life the cities of Little Rock, New Orleans, Austin, Houston, Kansas City, and Phoenix.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON PRESENTS “MFA GRADUATE WORK”

Graduate students of the Department of Art + Art History in the College of Liberal Arts at UTA are introduced to a comprehensive range of media and methodologies, which enables them to create work in a number of unique and exciting ways while articulating an understanding of their work in the context of art and its history, society, and culture. This exhibit features the work of MFA students Morgan Chivers, Gladys Chow, David Diaz, Jean Fernandes, Laura Garcia, Christine Heimerman, and Seth Victorious.

PUBLIC ART IN MOTION

The Public Art in Motion exhibit provides a view into the often complex and laborious processes that brought ten of the artworks in the Love Field Public Art Collection to completion. In addition to the artists, the final works are the result of collaboration between fabricators, installers, workers, and volunteers who committed significant time and effort to fulfill the artist’s vision.