THE UNFINISHED PROJECT OF LIBERATION

Seven Black contemporary artists explore ideas of emancipation from 160 years ago to today.

44 VALLEY HOUSE GALLERY

From Apr. 8–May 13 an exhibition of paintings by Miles Cleveland Goodwin will be on view. Next, Birds of a Feather: Kathy Boortz and Cindi Holt combines Boortz’s sculpture and Holt’s paintings on May 20. Dallas Art Fair exhibitor, booth F14. valleyhouse.com

45 VARIOUS SMALL FIRES

VSF, newly added to the Dallas gallery landscape, will take part in the Dallas Art Fair, booth B1, Apr. 20–23. Caitlin Lonegan will open Apr. 21, during Dallas Art Fair, and run through May 27 at the gallery. vsf.la

46 WAAS GALLERY

Curated through a lens of sustainability, W.A.A.S. empowers artists to connect to their communities and facilitate societal change while offering an interstellar sanctuary to communicate artistic expression. waasgallery.com

47 WEBB GALLERY

On Apr. 2 Camp Bosworth, Martha Rich , and Uncle Pete Drgac will highlight the gallery space. At Fort Davis, Webb’s Fair & Square sees Jane Reichle and Heather Sundquist Hall on Apr. 8. Back at the main gallery, spiritualists Powell St. John and Helen Burkhart Mayfield will display their wares mid-May. On Memorial Day weekend, the Turquoise show can be seen at the Fort Davis location. webbartgallery.com

48 WILLIAM CAMPBELL CONTEMPORARY ART

A solo debut of Lee Albert Hill , remains on view through Apr. 26 and features a collection of Hill’s most recent series, Semioshphere, from which the exhibition derives its name. Lloyd Martin’s newest series of works will debut in the show Intonate Schemes at the gallery’s Foch Street location through Apr. 26. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com

Auctions And Events

01 DALLAS ART FAIR

Dallas Art Fair offers collectors, arts professionals, and the public the opportunity to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks presented by leading national and international galleries. Thoughtfully curated exhibitions and innovative programming encourage lively conversations and close examination in a robust and rapidly growing arts community. From Apr. 20–23 see 89 galleries, representing 20 countries and 45 cities from around the globe. The local galleries include 12.26, Conduit Gallery,

Cris Worley Fine Art, Erin Cluley Gallery, Galleri Urbane, Keijsers Koning, Meliksetian|Briggs, Peter Augustus, Valley House Gallery, William Campbell Contemporary, as well as design store Sputnik Modern. dallasartfair.com

02 DALLAS INVITATIONAL ART FAIR

Organized by James Cope of And Now gallery, the Dallas Invitational is a new art fair grown out of conversations with galleries, collectors, and curators. It hopes to provide a platform for like-minded galleries to conduct business and meet new friends in an unexpectedly relaxed and intimate setting. The fair will be held at the Fairmont Hotel, Apr. 22–23. Beatriz Cortez, Chac-Mool, after Mayapan, 2022, steel, patina, approx. 54 x 72 x 20 in.; base: 24.25 x 77.75 x 18.25 in. Courtesy of the artist and Commonwealth and Council. dallasinvitational.com

03 Heritage Auctions

HA slated auctions for the Apr/May begin with the Photographs Signature Auction on Apr. 4, Urban Art Showcase Auction on Apr. 5, The Franklin Mint Collection: Illustration Art Showcase Auction on Apr. 6, the Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction on Apr. 12, Fine & Decorative Arts Showcase Auction on Apr. 13, Prints & Multiples: Featuring Works by Marc Chagall Showcase Auction on Apr. 19, the Illustration Art Signature Auction on Apr. 25, the Urban Art Showcase Auction on May 3, followed by The BIG Heritage X APPortfolio Urban Art Showcase Auction on May 5, Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction on May 10, American Art Signature Auction on May 12, Prints & Multiples Showcase Auction: Featuring Works by Joan Miro on May 17, and the Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Art Deco & Art Glass Signature Auction on May 25. ha.com

04 Lone Star Art Auction

The Lone Star Art Auction is a Texas-sized auction event specializing in the best American, Western, wildlife, sporting, and Texas fine art of the 19th through 21st centuries. The next auction will be held Oct. 28. lsartauction.com

05 The Other Art Fair

Game-changing artists, original artworks, and more than a few surprises, early bird tickets are now on sale for the approachable programming of The Other Art Fair at Dallas Market Hall. See affordable and original artworks and 130 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs, and a fully stocked bar, May 11–14. theotherartfair.com