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Dallas Arts

The Dallas Arts Districthas been the focal point for the arts in the Southwest United States since opening in 1983. Dallas residents have always had a special love for the performing arts, so the City has developed a wide variety of productions and venues to suit any taste. Measuring well over 60 acres, and covering a 17-block area, the Dallas Arts District is the largest in the country.

Whether you are seeking a calm refuge during a busy work day or an exciting weekend activity, the Dallas Arts District is the place to be. You can choose from a relaxing concert, a tour through a gallery or an evening of jazz amidst the works of the masterworks. If you are looking for art, music, drama or dance, the Dallas Arts District has a wide variety of family festivals as well as world-class culture. Anyone of any age will enjoy spending time in the Arts District!

Crow Collection of Asian Art

Website | Tel: (214) 979-6430 | Fax: (214) 979-6439

2010 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View Map

Showcasing works of art from Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia, the Crow Collection is an island of tranquility in the heart of the city. The works date from 3500 B.C. to the early 20th century and include precious jade ornaments from China, delicate Japanese scrolls and a rarely seen 12 by 28 foot sandstone façade of an 18th century Indian residence.

The Dallas Center for Performing Arts

Website | Tel: (214) 954-9925 | Fax: (214) 954-9936

Foundation: 2106 Boll Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View Map

On November 10, 2005, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the expansion for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. This signals the beginning of construction of the $275 million project. Separate areas have been designed for all types of performing arts. When completed, the center will provide main stages for many of the city's smaller performing arts organizations including: the Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Texas Ballet Theater, Anita M. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and many other performing arts organizations.

Dallas Museum of Art

Website | Tel: (214) 922-1200

1717 North Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View Map

The museum, established in 1903, houses a collection of more than 23,000 works spanning 5,000 years of history. The collections focus on the art of the ancient Americas, Africa, Indonesia, South Asia and Europe, as well as American painting, sculpture and decorative arts.

Dallas Opera

Website | P Tel: (214) 443-1000 | T/A Tel: (214) 443-1043

Performance: 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75210 | View Map

Tickets/Administrative: 8350 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206 | View Map
The Dallas Opera has showcased many international stars including Dame Joan Sutherland, Montserrat Caballé, Joan Vickers and Plácido Domingo. In 2009, the currently under construction Dallas Center for the Performing Arts will become the new home of Dallas Opera.

Latino Cultural Center

Website | Tel: (214) 670-3320 | Fax: (214) 670-0633

2600 Live Oak, Dallas, Texas 75204 | View Map

One of the newer venues in the City is the Latino Cultural Center which opened in September 2003 near downtown. Designed by celebrated Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, it is remarkable for its shape and bold form. The Center's mission is to preserve and develop the Latino and Hispanic arts and culture.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Website | Tel: (214) 670-3600 | Fax: (214) 670-4334

2301 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View Map

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center opened in September 1989. Renowned architect I.M. Pei was selected from more than 100 architects from across the globe. In just two years, more than $50 million was raised to complete the project.

Nasher Sculpture Center

Website | Tel: (214) 242-5100

2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View Map

Raymond and Patsy Nasher dreamed of The Nasher Sculpture Center as a home for their collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, one of the finest collections in the world. The Center houses 300 plus pieces and is located close to the Dallas Museum of Art in the Arts District. World renowned architect Renzo Piano, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 1998, designed the 55,000 square foot building. Landscape architect Peter Walker completed the design for the outdoor garden.

Meadows Museum

Website | Tel: (214) 768-2516 | Fax: (214) 768-1688

5900 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205 | View Map

Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts incorporates the Meadows Museum, one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain. The works on display include masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, Ribera, Goya, Miró and Picasso. The Meadows Museum commissioned celebrated artist, architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava to design a sculpture which is located in front of the museum. The “Wave” is a 40 by 90 foot sculpture in perpetual motion that sits atop a reflecting pool. Calatrava's will also design the bridges over Dallas' Trinity River.