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@dallasmuseumart has announced the return of its annual Art Ball, set for April 17, 2027. The event arrives at a moment of institutional transition, as the museum enters a new chapter under the leadership of Brian Ferriso, its Eugene McDermott Director. Chaired by Gonzalo Bueno and Alana Sada, the evening will bring together patrons, collectors, and members of the arts community in support of the DMA’s ongoing programming. As North Texas’ only encyclopedic museum, the DMA’s collection spans more than 5,000 years of global history, encompassing over 25,000 works that continue to shape cultural dialogue across the region. Proceeds from the Art Ball directly support the museum’s exhibitions and educational initiatives, sustaining its role as a leading cultural institution as it approaches its 125th anniversary.

The Dallas Art Fair and the Dallas Museum of Art have announced five new acquisitions for the DMA’s permanent collection, marking the 10th anniversary of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation + DMA Acquisition Fund. This year’s selections include works by Nicole Eisenman, Gloria Klein, Caroline Monnet, and Raymond Saunders, spanning painting, textile, collage, and relief from the 1970s to the present. Selected by a group of DMA curators and leadership, the works reflect an ongoing commitment to artists across Indigenous, LGBTQ, women, and African diaspora perspectives, while reinforcing the fair’s role in bringing museum-quality work into a public collection. Since launching in 2016, the Acquisition Fund has contributed more than $1 million and facilitated the placement of 77 works into the DMA, underscoring the long-term impact of the initiative on the city’s cultural landscape. Images:  Nicole Eisenman Foghorn, 2018 Wooden relief, stained and in a custom artist frame Image Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 1/4 inches (61 x 50.8 x 0.6 cm) Framed Dimensions: 29 x 25 x 1 3/4 inches (73.7 x 63.5 x 4.4 cm) Acquired from Anton Kern Gallery Gloria Klein Untitled, 1974 Acrylic on canvas  50 x 30 inches Acquired from Anat Ebgi, Los Angeles / New York Caroline Monnet Kingdom, 2026 Roof underlayment, polyester thread 28.25 x 57.5 in Acquired from Blouin Division Hasani Sahlehe My Prayer, 2025 Acrylic gel and airbrush on canvas 96 x 78 in Acquired from CANADA Raymond Saunders  Untitled, 1990-2000 Acrylic and pencil on paper 25.625 x 19.75 in Acquired from Andrew Kreps Gallery Raymond Saunders  HK 83, no date Mixed media and collage on paper 25.5 x 19.75 in Acquired from Andrew Kreps Gallery

Join @dallasartfair on April 16 for the 18th Annual Preview Benefit, held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Fashion Industry Gallery. The evening supports the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Contemporary, while offering an early look at works by emerging and internationally recognized artists before the fair opens to the public. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation and the Dallas Museum of Art Acquisition Fund. Tickets are on sale now at DallasArtFair.com

Save the Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:30 pm Come experience The Giants!! A Big thank you to @galleriurbane @akimmonetfinearts @avenueroadfurniture @clairecrowecoll @gardeshop @sputnikmodern for including this important piece in their event! Details! Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, the galleries and design showrooms of Monitor Street are proud to announce the Second Annual Monitor Street Block Party. The Monitor St. Block Party serves as the official kickoff for the Dallas Art Fair Week (April 16–19). Attendees will enjoy exclusive access to renowned showrooms and galleries including: Akim Fine Arts, Avenue Road, Claire Crowe Collection, Galleri Urbane, GARDE and Sputnik Modern. Featuring: Live Music by local DJs Tim Flannery and Chris Houlihan, Local Eats from food trucks and specialty drinks in each showroom and gallery, and Public Art. 🎉 A highlight of this year’s festivities is a large-scale public art installation, ‘The Valley of the Giants’, by Dallas artist Mari Hidalgo King ( @thattheymay ). Known for her transformative textile work, King’s installation will be a focal point of the evening: Visible at the main entrance and near the Trinity Strand Trail ( @trinitystrandtraildallas ). The evening is also held in conjunction with Dallas Design District Gallery Night. Local galleries throughout the district will keep their doors open late, offering an opportunity to explore after hours. Big thanks to our sponsors: 👏 @patronmag & @cadogantate

Join us TONIGHT, from 5:30-8 p.m., our Editor-in-Chief, @terri_provencal will host a conversation with @conduitgallery artists David Canright, James Sullivan and Mark Dineen at KD BIEL.

When the Texas redbuds burst into bloom, the city’s art scene comes alive. Among other events, the Dallas Art Fair galvanizes the arts community, pro-pelling the acquisition of contemporary art by local collectors. Fresh off the easel, Dominic Chambers’ Thoughts and Inversions #1, 2026, commands our cover, heralding the Dallas Art Fair’s return. In Cultural Currency we spotlight works by Chambers alongside artists showing within 10 booths by exhibitors from across the globe. Next, in History Rewired, Adam Jasienski examines the monumental show for Dallas-based artist Francisco Moreno at Dallas Contemporary, while Matthew Bourbon’s The Democracy of Materials investigates Rauschenberg Sculpture on view at the Nasher Sculpture Center. And, at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Ben Lima turns his attention to the fourth installment of the Dallas Invitational in Invitation Only. Two design features include outstanding art collections beautifully integrat-ed with elevated interiors. In Opposites Collect, Rob Brinkley takes in a project seamlessly shaped by contrasting artistic sensibilities, designed by Ten Plus Three’s Gonzalo Bueno. Next, A House Full of Statements sees Samantha Fisher Studio’s work with collector and art advisor Lisa Brown. The brilliance and longevity of the arts rest in the hands of those who cham-pion them. In Silver Stars, Lee Cullum reveals the hidden layers of the shining talents of Nancy Carlson and Andy Smith, this year’s TACA Silver Cup Award honorees. In Openings, two bold showings from The Warehouse and The Power Station add oomph to the Dallas Arts Month lineup. At The Warehouse, as explored by Eve Hill-Agnus in Yoshitaka Amano’s Expanding Universe, an expansive dual show of the Japanese artist’s work maps a career spent shattering boundaries and conjuring entire worlds. In Fragments & Fins, Danielle Avram writes of two shows opening at The Power Station: Body Fragments combines antiquity with contemporary art, and Feel Good Hit of the Summer by Picnic Curatorial Projects defies categorization: part exhibition, part collaboration, part surf shop...Read More in the April/May Issue!

Thank you @patronmag for this feature on everything I’m building at @lepoqueparfums and some insight into our upcoming spring scents! Thank you @terri_provencal for the kind words. I have been saying fragrance is the new lipgloss for 6 months now, crazy to see it in print!! Collect fragrances you love, when you love them - no need to commit to one signature scent 🥀 #perfume #nicheperfume #fragrance

Kelly Cornell, director of the Dallas Art Fair since 2016, has been named director of The Aspen Art Fair (@aspenartfair_org ) ahead of its third edition this summer. The boutique fair returns to Hotel Jerome July 29–August 1 with an expanded leadership team that now includes Christine Mack, founder of Mack Art Foundation, who joins the board alongside co-founder Bob Chase, John Sughrue, and Jeremy Buonamici. International galleries including Albertz Benda, Perrotin, and Southern Guild are among the first wave of confirmed exhibitors. Cornell will continue to helm @dallasartfair Images: Kelly Cornell, photography by @exploredinary Bob Chase, photography by Tony Prikryl Christine Mack, photography by @weston.wells Jeremy Buonamici, photography courtesy of the Aspen Art Fair John Sughrue, photography courtesy of @exploredinary

New issue release! Our cover celebrates the universal language of art, highlighting the Meadows/ARCO Artist Spotlight which signals Spaniard Rubén Guerrero’s Dallas arrival and exhibition in February. The Dallas art scene thrives on a mix of storied collectors and emerging enthusiasts, a blend that keeps the market vibrant and full of surprises. In Early Access we visited five local art collectors—Marlo and Jeff Melucci, Nadia Dabbakeh Friedman and Jason Friedman, and Travis Vandergriff—to get a glimpse of their standout collections and gather their insights ahead of the upcoming @dallasartfair . We also check in with new Dallas Art Fair exhibitor @carpentersworkshopgallery with interior designer @wendykonradidesign In Mapping the Unexpected, Eve Hill-Agnus guides readers through the bold, sculptural forms in the DMA’s exhibition Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry curated by @sschleuning Sara Hignite teamed up with the Green Family Art Foundation to curate Fields of Vision: Dallas Collects culled from 40 local patrons. Darryl Ratcliff previews the show opening February 7 in Curating Backward. In Dressed for Cocktails and Conversation, Rob Brinkley peeks inside @philipthomasvanderford and @chase_devasier_vanderford Kessler Park home, a seamless blend of modern and classic elements and a passion-driven art collection. RIchard Patterson, an original figure of the Young British Artists movement, brings a singularly rigorous painterly voice to the local arts scene. Brandon Kennedy discusses the artist’s practice in Still Chasing the Frame Before it Vanishes. Turning our attention to the stage, we join the @dallastheatercenter Centerstage Gala chairs, a dynamic cohort spanning the past decade, in Together for Theater. Lastly, we remember the life and legacy of Charles Dee Mitchell, who left behind an art, photography, and book collection headed to @dallasmuseumart and @mfahouston in A Kindred Spirit in Art and Books. In life, Dee shared it freely with all who crossed his path. @patronmag #washere

The @dallasartfair has released its 2026 exhibitor list. (Swipe to see full list)   Returning April 16–19 to Fashion Industry Gallery, the 18th edition brings together approximately 90 galleries at time of press from over a dozen countries, with several returning participants expanding their presentations alongside new exhibitors entering the fair for the first time.   This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation’s Acquisition Fund, which has facilitated more than 75 works entering the Dallas Museum of Art’s permanent collection.   The VIP Preview, benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Dallas Contemporary, takes place Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at dallasartfair.com Photography by @exploredinary

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Linda P. Custard, a cherished member of our community and a devoted patron of the arts. Linda believed deeply in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and uplift, and she generously supported artists, organizations, and cultural spaces that enriched so many lives. Because of Linda, and her late husband Bill, countless creative voices were encouraged, performances were made possible, and artistic visions were brought to life. Photography courtesy of SMU

As 2025 takes its final bow, we’re celebrating the year’s finale with a new issue, and a season overflowing with creativity. Lee Cullum sets the stage with groundbreaking performances: Moses Pendleton, the visionary founder of @momixofficial and this year’s Richard Brettell Award Honoree Rising stars @dallassymphony associate conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg and assistant principal violist Sarah Sung Sylvia D’Eramo, a soprano known for her performances @thedallasopera including a holiday concert at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell ahead of his residency at SMU and work with Dallas Theater Center on Ragtime. In the visual arts realm, our contributors explore Surrealism @dallasmuseumart Jenny Saville @themodernfw American Modernism @theamoncarter the Torlonia Collection @kimbellartmuseum and SV Randall and Sara Dietrich @crowmuseum During this season of sipping and strolling, art advisor Jennifer Klos shares curated spaces at Park House Dallas and Houston, and in her Oklahoma City hometown at Citizen House. Plus, Elizabeth Hooper O’Mahoney celebrates innovation at Kurt Bielawski’s new @kdbiel on Slocum, a retail showroom for everyone on your best list. Style and substance converge @texascounterfitters in Dazzling Encounters with fashion, fine jewelry, and marble and stone elegance that may just inspire your next kitchen redesign. Photographed by Mindy Byrd; Creative direction by Elaine Raffel; Hair and makeup by Susie Jasper. In travel, Coastal Crescendo takes readers to Santa Barbara’s acclaimed @musicacademyw and the serene luxury of @rosewoodmiramarbeach — art, music, and ocean views included. Closing with a flourish, Lee spotlights @fortworthopera Hattie Mae Lesley Resident artists Coleman Dziedzic and Melissa Martinez, voices bursting with promise and the thrilling pulse of the future.