April 24–September 4, 2011
program guide
April 24–September 4, 2011 The Dallas Museum of Art’s first Native American exhibition in nearly twenty years features more than 100 works of art from across North America. The works are drawn from the renowned Thaw Collection of American Indian Art at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which is widely recognized as one of the most significant collections of American Indian art in the world. The exhibition reveals the exceptional variety of Native artistry, ranging from the ancient ivories and ingenious modern masks of the Arctic to the dramatic sculptural arts of the Pacific Northwest, the millennia-long tradition of abstract art in the Southwest, the refined basketry of California and the Great Basin, the famous beaded and painted works of the Plains, and the luminous styles of the Eastern Woodlands, including the Great Lakes.
The exhibition is accompanied by an audio tour.
related programs All programs are included in general admission to the Museum. DMA members are FREE unless otherwise noted. Some programs require an Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection exhibition ticket. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more details.
april Family Celebration: Art of the American Indians Saturday, April 23, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Free Celebrate the opening weekend of Art of the American Indians with performances, family tours, and sketching in the galleries. Hear storytelling, create your own animal-inspired work of art, and meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo.
Sneak Peek of the Exhibition Saturday, April 23, noon–5:00 p.m., Free Be the first to see the exhibition before it opens on Sunday.
Performances in the Galleries Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium, Free Enjoy a dance performance by Oklahoma Fancy Dancers inspired by Art of the American Indians.
Sneak Peek Exhibition Tour Saturday, April 23, 3:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk, Free Space is limited to fifty participants; reserve your spot online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.
Explore Art of the American Indians with Eva Fognell, exhibition curator.
Opening Day: Art of the American Indians Sunday, April 24 Enjoy the exhibition and join us for Easter Brunch! Easter Brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. $45 per person, $25 for children under 11 10% discount for members Reservations strongly recommended; call 214-922-1858.
Complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys. A full menu is available online.
may The Search for the Primitive: Native American Art and the American Arts and Crafts Movement Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.
Monica Obniski, Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago, will explore the influence of Native American art on designers, artists, and architects of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, such as Gustav Stickley, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Arturo’s Art & Me: Picture a Pattern Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per family) To register call 214-922-1822. Wednesday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., or Thursday, May 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., or Saturday, May 14, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
For 3–5 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will explore works of art in the Art of the American Indians exhibition, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the Art Studio.
Meaningful Moments Tuesday, May 17, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Free with reservations. To register call 214-922-1251 or e-mail access@DallasMuseumofArt.org.
Designed for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, this program gives participants the chance to talk about works in the Art of the American Indians exhibition and experience an art-making activity in the Art Studio.
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.–midnight Join us for an evening of music, talks, tours, films, and family experiences inspired by the Art of the American Indians exhibition. Meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo and enjoy a special presentation by Native Spirit Productions featuring Brian Hammill, the 2009 and 2011 Hoop Dance World Champion. Stay late for performances in the galleries, open mic, and the After Hours Music Showcase.
Late Night Lecture: The History of Beads Friday, May 20, 9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets. DallasMuseumofArt.org. or by phone at 214-922-1818.
Known as “the doyenne of the bead world,” author and curator Lois Sherr Dubin will investigate how beads have been used throughout history and around the world as talismans, status symbols, religious articles, and a medium of barter. For Dubin, each bead is a capsule of cultural information, containing a fascinating tale of the origins of its materials, its multifold uses, its travels, and its potent symbolism.
Homeschool Class for Families Tuesday, May 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m., or Thursday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per family). To register call 214-922-1822.
Parents and children ages 6–12 will learn about works of art together in the Art of the American Indians exhibition, participate in hands-on activities, and create a work of art in the Art Studio.
Jazz Under the Stars featuring the Sharel Cassity Quintet Thursday, May 26, 8:00–10:00 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza, Free Saxophonist and Oklahoma City native Sharel Cassity plays a style of jazz all her own by drawing from her Native American lineage, nature, and the environment, as well as the history of blues, swing, bebop, post bop, and contemporary jazz.
Mother’s Day Celebration & Gustav Stickley Closing Day Sunday, May 8 Bring mom and the entire family to enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch and stay to see the Art of the American Indians exhibition and the final day of the Gustav Stickley exhibition. Mother’s Day Brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. $45 per person, $25 for children under 11; 10% discount for members Reservations strongly recommended; call 214-922-1858.
Complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys. A full menu is available online.
Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.
Explore Art of the American Indians and works of art in the DMA’s collections with Museum staff, scholars, curators, and artists.
Studio Creations Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m. Use a family gallery guide to explore the Art of the American Indians exhibition and then visit the Art Studio to create your own animal-inspired, wearable work of art.
june Arts & Letters Live presents S. C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer Moon Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Full $37/Reduced $32/Students $15 To purchase tickets call 214-922-1818 or visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org.
In 1836 a nine-year-old pioneer girl was kidnapped during a Comanche raid in North Texas. She later became a member of the Comanches and married a highly respected chief. Her son would become the last and greatest Comanche leader, Quanah Parker. Their story is told in Empire of the Summer Moon, which traces the rise and fall of the Comanche Nation. Sam Gwynne will discuss this fascinating story in conversation with Jake Silverstein, Editor of Texas Monthly. 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a docent-led tour of the exhibition Art of the American Indians.
Undermain Reads: Ilira Presented in partnership with Undermain Theatre Saturday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium Undermain Theatre, voted “Best Theatre” by D magazine in 2010, will present a staged reading of Ilira, a play by renowned playwright Thomas Riccio. Ilira, an Inuit word meaning “a kind of fear; a blend of awe with intimidation, like looking at a winter storm,” is set in 1911 and tells the story of two Inuit hunters tried for murder under the “white man’s law” for the first time in Inuit history. Join Thomas Riccio for a Q&A session following the reading.
Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.
Learn more about Art of the American Indians and discover works of art in the DMA’s collections with Museum staff and guest speakers.
Cool Thursdays Every Thursday, June, July, and August 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5) Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.
july First Tuesday Tuesday, July 5, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Free Art of the American Indians requires an additional ticket.
Enjoy free general admission and a fun-filled day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children of all ages, and meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo.
Toddler Art: Pattern Detectives Free with admission; pre-registration required. To register call 214-922-1312. Friday, July 8, 11:00 a.m.–noon, or Tuesday, July 12, 11:00 a.m.–noon, or Friday, July 15, 11:00 a.m.–noon
For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Families will search for patterns in the Art of the American Indians exhibition and then play with new friends in Arturo’s Nest.
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.–midnight Celebrate the exhibition Art of the American Indians with special performances by Yellow Bird, an Apache performance group, tours, artist demonstrations, Creativity Challenges, and more.
Late Night Lecture with Charles C. Mann Presented by the Boshell Family Lecture Series on Archaeology Friday, July 15, 9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.
Drawing from archaeological, anthropological, scientific, and literary evidence, award-winning author Charles C. Mann will present new visions of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans. His bestselling book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, was awarded the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Keck Award for the best book of the year.
American Indian Celebration Friday, July 15–Saturday, July 16 Kick off the weekend with the Late Night on Friday, July 15. Then join us during the weekend for traditional Native American dance and music performances by the Apache group Yellw Bird, art-making activities, family films, talks, and tours of the exhibition.
Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.
Investigate themes and motifs in American Indian art and throughout the Museum’s collections.
Studio Creations Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m. Learn about materials used in the Art of the American Indians exhibition with a family gallery guide and then find a variety of materials in the Art Studio to create your own work of art.
Cool Thursdays Every Thursday, June, July, and August 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5) Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.
august Performances in the Galleries Saturday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. Enjoy music and dance performances inspired by the Museum’s collections and the Art of the American Indians exhibition.
Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.
Learn more about Art of the American Indians and works of art in the DMA’s collections with Museum staff, scholars, curators, and artists.
Cool Thursdays Every Thursday, June, July, and August 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5) Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.
september Closing Weekend Celebration Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Don’t miss your last chance to see Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection before the exhibition leaves Dallas.
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Exhibition Admission Admission to Art of the American Indians requires a special ticket: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students with ID, $12 for groups of ten or more. DMA members and children under 12 FREE. Exhibition tickets include general admission to the Museum (adults $10, seniors 65+ $7, students w/Texas ID, $5).
Group Sales Don’t miss a unique opportunity to book a tour. Private tours and discounted admission are available for groups of ten or more. Group tickets are $12. To schedule a tour, contact Group Sales at 214-922-1222 or e-mail groupsales@DallasMuseumofArt.org.
Parking, Shopping, Dining For your convenience, on-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10. Motor coach parking is available on surrounding streets. The Museum Store offers unique gifts, books, jewelry, note cards, and more. The DMA Cafe is open daily for lunch as well as on Thursday evenings.
Programs for Students and Teachers Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Education for information about programs for students and teachers related to the Art of the American Indians exhibition. Offerings include Museum visits and teacher workshops.
Credits David Young, Chief (Cayuse) riding a masked horse (detail), Photo by Lee Moorhouse, ca. 1900, National Anthropological Archives #03073, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; Frontlet, ca. 1840–70, Tsimshian or Coast Tsimshian, Northern British Columbia mainland and islands, maple, paint, abalone shell, Native copper repair on back, twine, and string, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0177, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Polar Bear Figure, ca. A.D. 100–600, Prehistoric Eskimo (Ipuitak), ivory, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0225, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Dish (detail), ca. 1840–60, Haida, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Dall mountain sheep horn, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0181, Photograph by Richard Walker; Coat (detail), ca. 1785–1800, Naskapi (Innu), Quebec, Native tanned caribou skin, pigments, and sinew thread, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0630, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Bag, ca. 1840–60, Seneca, Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), New York, wool, glass beads, silk lining, and glazed cotton lining, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0690, Photograph by Richard Walker; Female Figure (detail), ca. 1830, Haida, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada, hardwood (possibly crabapple), wool, and paint, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0186, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Wolf Clan Hair Comb, ca. 1989, Stan Hill (1921–2003), Mohawk (Turtle Clan), Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), Ontario, antler, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0753, Photograph by Richard Walker; Hemis Kachina, ca. 1900–20, Hopi, Arizona, cottonwood and pigments, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0428, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Moccasins, 1847–53, Huron (Wendat), Quebec, black-dyed skin, moosehair, cotton thread, silk lining, binding, and ribbon, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0038A–B, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Jar, ca. 1925, Maria (1887–1980) and Julian (1885–1943) Martinez, San Ildefonso, New Mexico, clay and pigments, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0575, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Bowl, ca. 1800–50, Wasco-Wishram, Lower Columbia River, Washington, Bighorn sheep horn, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0148, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Drawing Book (detail), 1880–81, Black Hawk (1832?–89?), Sans Arcs Sioux (Lakota), South Dakota, paper and ink and pencil on paper, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0614, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Tabbed Skin Bag (detail), ca. 1790, Ottawa or Ojibwa (Anishinaabe), Great Lakes Region, black-dyed deerskin, porcupine quills, silk binding, hair tassels, and tin cones, T haw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0008, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor
see the exhibition and enjoy these events all summer first tuesdays
free admission
every thursday, 6–9 p.m. half-price june–august
gallery talks
third fridays, 6 p.m.–midnight
every wednesday, 12.15 p.m.
1st annual
booksmART festival A FREE day of fun celebrating literature and the arts for families and children of all ages
Saturday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Free authors • artists • illustrators • workshops • music • gallery tours • storytelling • games
Hundreds of experiences. Have one of your own.
Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection is organized by the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The exhibition in Dallas is presented by
This exhibition has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius. Air transportation in Dallas is provided by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by The Dallas Zoo is a community partner.
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Free concerts Thursday nights 8:00 p.m. Ross Avenue Plaza (corner of Ross Avenue & Harwood Street)
Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars! Enjoy some of the finest artists on the jazz scene. Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Come early for the best seat! May 12 Havana NRG! May 19 UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
May 26
June 9
Sharel Cassity Quintet
Tim Ries and The Rolling Stones Project featuring Bernard Fowler
June 2 Natural Change Featuring Tony Blaine and Paul Rogers
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June 16 Rosana Eckert