Art in Thirty: Gallery Talks

Get to know the DMA through our bimonthly gallery talk series curated for adults.Meet at the main Guest Services Desk at noon. No registration required. Tickets to exhibitions are not required.Upcoming Art in Thirty Gallery Talks:Fredric Edwin Church at 200: Celebrating "The Icebergs" Friday, May 8, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Sue Canterbury, The Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art, for a tour highlighting Frederic Edwin Church’s seminal work The Icebergs, one of the jewels of the DMA’s American art collection. This is one of several events celebrating Church’s bicentennial.Yoruba Culture Friday, May 15, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Paula Botello, McDermott Intern for Access Programs and Resources, for an exploration of the religious, spiritual, and social practices and beliefs of the Yoruba culture. Mindful Modernism – Mental Health Awareness Friday, May 22, noon–12:30 p.m. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Libby Morse, McDermott Intern for Adult Programs, for a mindful Zentangle journaling activity inspired by one of the most iconic modern art movements, geometric abstraction.June PRIDE Edition:Queer Makers in the DMA’s Collection Friday, June 5, noon–12:30 p.m. Join the DMA’s Curatorial Assistant for Contemporary Art, Asian Art, and Islamic Art, Veronica Myers, for a highlights tour of queer artists in the Museum’s collection. Two-Spirit Identity in Art Friday, June 12, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Dallas-based artist and Native rights champion Angela Faz for a tour highlighting the Indigenous concept of two-spirit identity in visual art. The Impact of Queer Artists on Visual Culture Friday, June 26, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Badge of Pride founder Adrian Cardwell for a peek into hidden queer histories and the artists who influenced modern visual culture. The Mesoamerican Ballgame Friday, July 24, noon–12:30 p.m. In honor of the FIFA World Cup, join Dr. Michelle Rich, The Ellen and Harry S. Parker III Associate Curator of Indigenous American Art, to learn about the iconic Mesoamerican ballgame. America 250 Spotlight:Textiles as Art: Examining Two Fabric Works Friday, July 31, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Maria Yeye, Curatorial Assistant for Art of the Americas and Design and Decorative Art, to explore two newly installed textiles from the Design and Decorative Art Collection, including Camille Nixdorf Phelan’s National History Quilt, representing all 50 states and 150 prominent American cultural and political figures, which was exhibited at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. X Marks the Spot: Contemporary Screenprinting at Brand X Editions Friday, August 28, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Dr. Emily Friedman, the DMA’s Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, for a highlights tour of our new special exhibition, which features some of the greatest artists of our time. Friedman will illuminate the masterful processes crafted by Brand X to create one-of-a-kind screenprints. Meet at the main Guest Services Desk at noon. No registration is required. Tickets to exhibitions are not required.To request accessibility accommodations such as ASL interpretation, gallery stools, or wheelchairs, please send an email to access@dma.org.

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Get to know the DMA through our bimonthly gallery talk series curated for adults.Meet at the main Guest Services Desk at noon. No registration required. Tickets to exhibitions are not required.Upcoming Art in Thirty Gallery Talks:Fredric Edwin Church at 200: Celebrating "The Icebergs" Friday, May 8, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Sue Canterbury, The Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art, for a tour highlighting Frederic Edwin Church’s seminal work The Icebergs, one of the jewels of the DMA’s American art collection. This is one of several events celebrating Church’s bicentennial.Yoruba Culture Friday, May 15, noon–12:30 p.m. Join Paula Botello, McDermott Intern for Access Programs and Resources, for an exploration of the religious, spiritual,