COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Access Programs: Sensory Days

As part of the Dallas Sensory Consortium, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art are proud to host the Sensory-Friendly Family Fun Day on Thursday, April 13, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Activities include scavenger hunts, sensory tents, art-making stations, music therapy and performances, storytelling, and sensory spaces facilitated by occupational therapy students from Texas Woman’s University.

Registration is free; please email access@dma.org for more information. Registration is requested. Siblings are welcome.

Pop-Up Art Spot

Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? The Pop-Up Art Spot offers fun and unique ways for visitors of all ages to interact with works of art together, from bite-sized art-making activities to sensory explorations, games, and more—all inspired by artwork from nearby galleries. Each month highlights a different area of the Museum's collection, with this year featuring new activities and more things to see!

Community Partnerships

The DMA continues its commitment to cultivating strategic partnerships with local organizations to provide impactful and relevant programming for communities of need across the city. Bonton Museum of Art, an exhibition in collaboration with Bridge Builders, featured self-portraits from 28 students in grades K–5 celebrating the diversity, energy, and vibrancy of the Bonton neighborhood.

The DMA is also excited to continue its work with other existing partners, such as the Stewpot, the Dallas Public Library, and WellMed Senior Centers, and to explore new relationships with Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation, Genesis Women’s Shelter, and more. Through these partnerships, the Museum hopes to foster a sense of welcoming and belonging at our institution for these audiences, and to help empower them to create their own impact in their communities through art.

Summer Art Camps

Ready, set, MAKE! Summer Art Camps at the Dallas Museum of Art have something for every creative kid. Whether you like to build, sketch, sew, write, paint, or tinker, there’s a camp for you. Campers spend a week exploring the Museum’s galleries, making new friends, working in the studio, and creating amazing art.

Teen Ambassadors

The Teen Ambassador program is a summer volunteer opportunity for high school students to lead gallery conversations, story times, and art-making experiences for children ages 5–12 and their families. Volunteer hours are available June–August, and indepth training and a volunteer T-shirt are provided to all Teen Ambassadors. Make friends, see art, and do some good! You must be 14–19 years old to participate, and applications are due by April 30, 2023.