Dallas Arts District Walking Tour - November 7, 2009
The Dallas Arts District, covering approximately 68 acres in downtown Dallas, is currently the largest urban arts district in the United States. On the first and third Saturdays of the month, you can take a guided tour of the District, at 10:00 AM. The 90 minute outdoor architecture walking tour begins at the ceremonial entrance to the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), located at Flora and Harwood. Tours are $10.00/adult, $8.00/Dallas Arts District Members and AIA Members, and $5.00/students. Children under the age of 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
The tour provides an opportunity to learn about the history and architectural style of the area's distinctive buildings. Trained guides highlight the people and institutions that embraced a dream and made the Arts District a reality.
Take advantage of the opportunity to explore the architectural richness of this special neighborhood!
Upcoming Events in the Dallas Arts District
INSIDE ASIA: ART, MUSIC, CULTURE
Strategic and Economic Imperatives of India - U.S. Relations in a Troubled World: Looking Ahead
Ambassador Swashpawan Singh
Wednesday, September 9
6:00 PM Registration and Reception - 6:30 PM Program
The Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX
Co-sponsored by Paul and Geetha Pandian and The Crow Collection of Asian Art.
Since 2004, bilateral trade between India, the world's most populous democracy, and the United States, has doubled. Many in the U.S. are concerned about the off-shoring of American jobs. In India, people fear American protectionism. Both countries share concerns about global peace.
Ambassador Swashpawan Singh, one of India's most distinguished diplomats, will speak about the opportunities and challenges facing the United States and India, as the governments of the two countries explore ways to strengthen their ties.
Prior to his current post, Ambassador Swashpawan served as Ambassador to Kuwait and was India's first Consul General to Houston from 1994 to 1997.
Tickets for this event are available for $20 to members of Friends of the Crow Collection and members of the World Affairs Council Dallas/Fort Worth. Non-member tickets are available for $35.
Online registration is available. If you register five or more days before the event, there is an early bird discount of $5. You can also call 214-965-8412 to register.
Did you know that the Crow Collection of Asian Art is free?
Come to the Dallas Arts District and visit the Crow Collection of Asian Art: a jewel box of art, from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Admission to the museum is free for all. The Crow Collection offers a free, docent guided tour of the permanent collection every Thursday, at 6:30 PM and Saturday, at 1:00 PM. Special tours can be arranged for individuals and small groups. The docents are knowledgeable and fun at this museum. The tours are engaging for all ages. What a great way for students to learn about art history! Whether you are new to the world of Asian art, or you are a collector, you will enjoy your docent led tour.
Be sure to visit the Trammell Crow European Sculpture Garden. Sculptures surround the exterior of the 50 story polished granite Trammell Crow Center. You will see bronzes, including Auguste Rodin's Cybele (1889), and Large Torse of a Man(1882). Also impressive is Emile Antoine Bourdelle's Hercules the Archer,created in 1909. Be sure to see Aristide Maillol's Nymph with Flowers, from 1931. Every Saturday at 1:00 PM there is a free, guided tour of the Sculpture Garden. All tours begin in the lobby of the museum.
Enjoy your visit to the Dallas Arts District and the Crow Collection of Asian Art!
If you are looking for an urban retreat in downtown Dallas, One Arts Plaza should be on your short list. The 24 story building, located on the east side of the Dallas Arts District, on the corner of Flora and Routh, overlooks the Dallas Arts District venues. The interior of the building is best described as casual elegance. The open floor plans of the residences use their square footage wisely. Views are striking from the expansive windows. Architects designed the interior walls of the building so that doorways to and air vents are nearly invisible. The moment you enter a residence your eyes are drawn to the generous balconies and the breathtaking views of the city. The building's interior is a work of art.
One Arts Plaza is also home to many businesses including the Thomson & Knight Law Firm and 7-Eleven, Inc.
Five restaurants call One Arts Plaza home. They surround the outdoor plaza and fountain.
Tei An, earned the honor of best new restaurant in Dallas in 2008. The restaurant is well known for Chef Teiichi Sakurai's handmade soba noodles. Tei An continues to receive rave reviews.
The Screen Door characterizes itself as a southern modern restaurant. Executive Chef, Fitzgerald Dodd, who grew up in Dallas, uses local organic meat and produce in his cooking. Imagine your grandmother's favorite recipes prepared with a twist and artfully served. Every item on the menu is delicious!
If you feel like traveling back to the 1940s era for great Italian food, Fedora-Restaurant and Lounge is the place for you. From paninis to pizza, the food is delicious. The mixed drink menu is as creative as the restaurant itself. Visit the Fedora website to get a small taste of the restaurant's ambiance!
Jorge's is the place to be if you are in the mood for Tex-Mex. In addition to the eclectic Tex-Mex menu, Jorge's features a daily mixed drink special. This restaurant is open for breakfast/brunch through dinner daily.
Stop in at the Dali Wine Bar to sip a glass of wine or share a bottle of fine wine with friends. One can simply have wine and a delicious appetizer, or choose something from Dali's Small Summer Plate Specials. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily.
The next time you visit the Dallas Arts District enjoy One Arts Plaza!
Dallas Arts District Tour - September 5, 2009
The Dallas Arts District, covering approximately 68 acres in downtown Dallas, is currently the largest urban arts district in the United States. The first Saturday of every month you can take a free guided tour of the area by participating in The Arts District Stroll. The walk begins at 10:30 in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art and takes about an hour. The next tour will be September 5, 2009.
In celebration of the October opening of The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts(DCPA), The Dallas Center for Architecture(DCFA) will have an exhibition called, Putting it in Context:The Architecture of the Dallas Arts District. The exhibit will trace the development of the District and examine its rich architecture.
What a great opportunity to learn about the arts venues in the Dallas Arts District! This will be the place to be this fall.
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