upcoming events
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join us in discussing artist chris dorland’s work at the intersection of painting and digital media. the artist will talk about his creative practice. following his talk, dorland will participate in a q+a.
RSVP your free admission here.
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taking place on select second wednesdays of the month. parents and caregivers are invited to bring children up to 5 years old for an educator-led stroll through our current exhibitions.
the stroller tour is a time in which conversation, questions, and animated babies are encouraged! tours are followed by an artfully-inspired story time or supervised, age-appropriate hands-on activity in the galleries.
coffee + pastries will be provided. stroller tours are always free. reserve your free admission here.
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on select third thursdays we will be open until 8.00 pm + playing music and serving 2 complimentary drinks w/ registration.
reserve your free admission here.
now on view
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patrick martinez: histories
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who's afraid of cartoony figuration?
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brian fridge: view finder 10 march 2024 - 05 may 2024
our mission
to present the art of our time to the public: to document new directions in art through rotating exhibitions, publications, and learning programs for visitors of all ages. as a contemporary arts institution that grapples with timely and complex issues in one of the fastest growing metroplexes in our nation, we firmly believe in the power of artists' ideas and voices to chronicle and transform society.
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dallas contemporary members enjoy a wide variety of benefits from being exclusive access to openings and programs to 10% off purchases from the shop + more!
your visionary support will ensure that we can continue presenting new and challenging ideas from regional, national and international artists.
past exhibitions
explore our archive
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eduardo sarabia: this must be the place
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peter halley: cell grids
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ilya + emilia kabakov: paintings about paintings
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shilpa gupta: for, in your tongue, i cannot fit
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yoshitomo nara: i forgot their names and often can’t remember their faces but remember their voices well
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tomoo gokita: get down
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gabrielle goliath: chorus
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cerámica suro: a story of collaboration, production, and collecting in the contemporary arts
our commitment
dallas contemporary firmly believes in the power of artists' ideas and voices to chronicle and transform society. we are committed to taking action as an institution to better serve and represent BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. there is a long road ahead of us, and we are committed to doing the work, fostering allyship, and having an active role in dismantling systemic racism.
we are proud to be a partner of dallas hope charities - the only LGBTQ+ focused homeless youth center in dallas.
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