Barry X Ball: Remaking Sculpture
What: Barry X Ball reimagines and transforms historical artworks thought the combination of 3D-scanning technology, computer-aided modeling software, stone-cutting technology and centuries-old craft techniques requiring thousands of hours of detailed handwork. He has adapted innovative technologies and traditional techniques to make carefully honed sculptures in semi-precious stones—rarely used due to their difficulty to carve and lack of consistency—that push the physical and conceptual boundaries of sculpture.
When: Through April 19, 2020
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Details: Purchase tickets online or free with general admission
Resist/Release in Lower Level Gallery
What: A small show of sculptures, including recent acquisitions, in the Lower Level Gallery
When: Through April 5, 2020
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Details: Organized by Curator Dr. Catherine Craft, Resist/Release presents sculptural works which materially and thematically describe contrary forces. The exhibition includes new acquisitions by Magdalena Abakanowicz and John Chamberlain as well as works by Dorothy Dehner, Garth Evans, Ana Mendieta, and Beverly Semmes.Purchase tickets online (free with general admission).
Free First Saturdays
What: Look, learn and love your time at the Nasher every first Saturday of the month. Bring the whole crew to create, discover and make new memories together. Each month features a rotating schedule of things to see and do.
When: Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
Details: FREE admission all day. Make art with guest artists Jessica Trevizo and Liz Trosper, and sketch in the garden with a Nasher Educator. Enjoy the sounds of the Boyd Orchestra Ambassadors. Try a tamale from Casa Masa. Use your observation skills to investigate art in the galleries. Get creative with a project from The Writer’s Garret. Meet up with a Nasher Educator to learn about what’s on view.
Workshop: The X Factor
What: Learn about the work of artist Barry X Ball, who uses 3D scanning technology to reimagine iconic works of art. Then, have a ball putting your own spin on an artwork from the Nasher Collection.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas TX 75201
Details: This workshop is designed for adults 17+. Learn something new, have a snack, and get creative. FREE for Members, $10 for Non-Members. Registration required.
Community BBQ with Nasher Prize Laureate Michael Rakowitz
What: Join artist Michael Rakowitz, the 2020 Nasher Prize Laurate, as he cooks traditional Iraqi dishes and Texas BBQ at this lunchtime celebration, complete with live music and dancing.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: F.A.R.M (Farmer’s Assisting Return Military) near the Dallas Farmer’s Market/ 700 S. Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX 75226
Details: Free with registration. Free parking is available. For over two decades, Rakowitz’s sculpture has considered his heritage as an American artist of Iraqi Jewish descent and has confronted the complex legacies of centuries of conflict in the Middle East. One way he does this is by fostering community throughout the shared experience of a meal with people of various backgrounds. For this event, Rakowitz will work with help from Break Bread Break Boarders, a Dallas-based catering company which economically empowers refugee women by employing them as cooks.
Homeschool Workshop: Tech Talk
What: Learn how artists have explored new technologies to create sculpture. In the studio, design your own sculpture inspired by the technology that shapes your life.
When: Friday, February 14, 2020, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
Details: This workshop is designed for children ages 5-12. $5 per-person deposit. Advance registration required. Homeschool workshops at the Nasher encourage critical thinking and creativity as parents and children learn together.
Soundings: New Music at the Nasher: Travis Laplante
What: Second Soundings concert of the 2020 season with musician in residence, Travis Laplante
When: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 7:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
Details: Saxophonist, composer, qigong practitioner and Renaissance man, Travis Laplante, is an astonishing technician, extending possibilities of the tenor saxophone into new territories that encompass the avant-garde, contemporary jazz and classical, world music, and beyond. His six-day residency at the Nasher will involve concerts in Nasher Hall, as well as in the galleries and sculpture garden. Individual Tickets for this and other 10th anniversary season concerts are on sale now; save up to 20% by purchasing a season subscription. Friends of Soundings members enjoy exceptional benefits and opportunities for special access throughout the year.
Purchase Individual tickets, Season Subscription or join Friends of Soundings:
’til Midnight at the Nasher
What: Enjoy FREE admission from 6 p.m. until midnight and FREE concerts at the Nasher Sculpture Center. At each event, a variety of national and regional music talent perform. Guests can attend the Nasher for FREE taking in the museum’s renowned collection of modern and contemporary art as well as contemporary exhibitions by some of the most important artists working today.
When: Friday, February 21, 2020, 6p.m.- 12a.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
Details: Enjoy museum tours, activities, and games throughout the Nasher lead by the museum’s Visitor Experience team. The Nasher Cafe offers a special menu and grab and go snacks with full bar service and movie snacks continuing until midnight. The Nasher Store stays open late on ’til Midnight Fridays. DART to ’til Midnight – Take DART Rail (any line) to Pearl / Arts District Station or St. Paul Station and walk three blocks North to Flora Street.
The Cedars Union Members Tour
What: Nasher Members are invited to a cocktail hour and a special behind-the-scenes look at the Cedars Union, an innovative local art incubator hosting micro-studios, common workspace, and equipment to help emerging artists expand their practice. The tour will be guided by Matthew Bowdon, Co-Founder and Executive Director, with member artists in attendance to host studio visits, discuss art making, and reveal new work.
When: Thursday, February 27, 2020, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Cedars Union, 1219 S. Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215
Details: Open to Nasher Members at the Miro Circle ($1000) and above. RSVP to 214.242.5151 or memberevents@nashersculpturecenter.org
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
