September 3, 2024

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🎭 Dallas Museum of Art redesign

A rendering of the of new DMA, from the point of view of the Hamon Forecourt. In the foreground, people walk along a wide open street, and in the background a modernist building rises up with large red letters reading "DMA" on the top.

The newly imagined DMA could have new facades and a “floating gallery” on the roof. | Rendering provided by the Dallas Museum of Art, © Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

Big changes are in store for the Dallas Museum of Art.

Forty years after its opening, the iconic downtown museum is slated to soon receive its first major design overhaul, resulting in new exhibit space and public amenities. Let’s break it down.

The old and the new

The Dallas Museum of Art became a pivotal landmark for the developing Dallas Arts District when it opened in 1984.

The building that Dallasites know and love today is the brainchild of lauded architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, who also designed Minneapolis’ Walker Art Center and Chicago’s Smart Museum.

The modernist style of Barnes’ design may get a new look with this upcoming expansion — and leaders hint at growth to the museum’s collections, as well. Agustín Arteaga, the DMA’s Eugene McDermott Director, envisions the museum with the “most significant collection of contemporary art of any encyclopedic museum.”

A gif cycling through renderings of the new DMA. — Imagine a day of exploring art collections, lounging on the rooftop terrace, and taking in public art outdoors at the new Dallas Museum of Art.
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Renderings courtesy Dallas Museum of Art, © Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

What’s in store

The redesign concept from Madrid- and Berlin-based Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos — which beat out 150+ submissions for the bid — honors Barnes’ original design and includes new features like:

A “floating gallery” on the roof
A restaurant + rooftop terrace overlooking Klyde Warren Park
Two new facades
Education and performance spaces along Harwood Street

The museum is still deep in the planning phase, but in the coming months, the institution is expected to make adjustments to the design and share a final plan — including cost estimates — with the public.

An aerial rendering of the redesigned DMA shows a large square "floating gallery", a rooftop deck, and multiple green plant-covered roofs surrounding it. — Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos’ design beat out 150+ other bids for the DMA redesign.
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Rendering provided by the Dallas Museum of Art, © Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

In the meantime…

Just can’t wait? See the design concept on display in Focus Gallery II.

While you’re there, take in the DMA’s other current exhibitions:

Love Island: Japanese Weddings of the Edo Period | Closing Sunday, Oct. 6
The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse | Closing Sunday, Nov. 3
Frida: Beyond the Myth | Closing Sunday, Nov. 17

The museum also offers programs for both adults and children, including late-night hours and special events.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 3

Women’s Group Art Therapy with the Usual Artspects | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Meow Wolf Grapevine | $25 | De-stress through self-expression and reflection through art in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field | $9+ | The Rangers meet the Yankees for an exciting MLB showdown.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

Imagine Dragons: LOOM WORLD TOUR | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $45+ | The Imagine Dragons + Cannons take stage for an exhilarating night of music and high-energy performances.

Thursday, Sept. 5

The Party Crowd: Country Music Tribute | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Legacy Hall | $5-$250 | Grab your boots, a herd of friends, and square dance the night away to your favorite country tunes.

Events calendar here

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Festival

🍷 The countdown to the 38th Annual GrapeFest is on

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GrapeFest is the largest wine festival in the Southwest. | Photos courtesy of GrapeFest; GIF by FTWtoday

There are only eight days left until GrapeVine’s annual GrapeFest corks off. Do you have your tickets yet?

The four-day festival runs from Thursday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 15 with a jam-packed schedule featuring:

Wine tastings + pairing workshops
The GrapeStomp Competition — stomp and smell the rosé
Carnival rides and a dedicated Kidzone
Elevated wine experiences
Live music, local vendors + all of your favorite festival snacks
And more

Pro tip: Get a weekend pass for $20.

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News Notes

Festival

The world’s only three-day instant film and Polaroid convention is back. PolaCon Instant Film Fest merges local music with the celebration of classic photography. Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. Tickets are on sale now.

List

A small North Texas barbecue spot has found itself on Southern Living’s Best New Barbecue Joints Of 2024. Dayne’s Craft Barbecue in Aledo (a small town west of Fort Worth) earned the No. 6 spot on the list of 22 restaurants.

Weather

Are those temperatures in the 80s? Peep Dallas’ 14-day forecast from WFAA morning meteorologist Greg Fields — and maybe pull out your lightest long sleeve.

Sports

Cowboys season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

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The Buy

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The Wrap

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From the editor

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