Join the Dallas Museum of Art for our Second Annual Black History & Culture Celebration as we officially kick off Black History Month in the Dallas Arts District. On Saturday, January 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the DMA will celebrate the rich history and significant contributions by the Black community to the arts and culture in North Texas and beyond with artist talks, tours, art-making activities, live music, and much more.
Pan-African Connection Drum Circle
11:00 a.m.–11:35 a.m., Hamon Atrium
Help us kick off Black History Month in the Arts District with a joyous and energetic drum
circle. For years, Pan-African Connection has offered a free drum circle each Sunday. Join
us for a chance to engage and connect with their community drumming experience.
Open Studio: Make & Take
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Level 4, Tower Gallery and Studio
Whether you love to draw, paint, sculpt, or build, we’ve got a project for you! Join us in
our temporary studio in the Tower Gallery on Level 4. Open Studio is FREE for visitors of
all ages, and all materials are provided.
The Hidden Gallery: Revealing the Untold Stories of Black Artists Who
Shaped American Art
11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., South Concourse, near the Sculpture Garden entrance
Join Form Creatives for this interactive museum journey designed to highlight contemporary
Black artists during Black History Month. You’ll explore five key artists in the DMA’s collection
on Level 1 and then experiment with these artists’ styles and techniques through a creative
response activity. Pick up your Discovery Card at the Form Creatives table in the South
Concourse to begin your journey. This program will continue with workshops and activations
led by Form Creatives across the city during the month of February.
Tour: Arts of Africa Collection Highlights
Noon–12:30 p.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m, Meet on Level 3 outside the Red Elevators
Join Elyan Jeanine Hill, Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Art History at
SMU, for a guided tour of highlights from the African art collection.
Dallas Music Showcase
12:30–2:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium
Spend your lunchtime with us in the Atrium with special guests Taylor Morgan, Scuttino,
and the St. Phillips Drum Ensemble. You’ll hear a variety of musical styles and voices,
giving you fresh insight into the live music scene in Dallas.
Dallas Film Showcase with Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF)
12:30–2:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
In collaboration with the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF), the DMA presents
a special curated selection of short films by up-and-coming Dallas directors and
filmmakers. Join James Faust, DIFF Artistic Director, to meet and learn more about these
Dallas-based artists.
Rhythm of the City/Dallas Through Our Eyes—A Rotating Creative
Engagement Experience
1:00–4:00 p.m., Founders Room, Level 2 (use elevator/stairs near the
Ross Avenue Entrance), Artist talks at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Join Dallas-based artists Ebony Lewis and Bobby Miller as they share an exciting new
commission that will be installed in the DMA Concourse this February. Their collaborative
work, Rhythm of the City, explores the vibrant and sometimes overlooked neighborhoods of
Dallas and shares what makes them special. Hear the artists talk about their own work and
get a sneak peek at the new DMA installation ahead of its opening next month, followed by an
opportunity to creatively share thoughts on your own Dallas neighborhood.
No registration is required. Seating is limited; first come, first served.
Visiting Chef Gabrielle McBay in the DMA Cafe
11:00 a.m., DMA Cafe
While in the DMA Cafe, enjoy our special limited edition menu items curated by visiting
chef Gabrielle McBay, a Dallas native and owner of Good Taste, a culinary production
company, and the author of Peace, Love, and Good Food.
Special menu items available for purchase while supplies last.
Photobooth with Nostalgia & Noise
11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., Concourse
Strike a pose and showcase your style for a Fit Check in partnership with Nostalgia & Noise.
By day, it’s a selfie backdrop, but after dark you’ll strut your stuff for a professional
photographer, who will capture your unique and artful Dallas style.
Community Art Making in the Concourse
11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Central Concourse
Have a seat at our community art-making stations located along the DMA Concourse.
Follow the prompts given or explore your own ideas and make something to remember
your day at the Museum.
This is a drop-in activity; available while supplies last.
Arts & Letters Live: Namwali Serpell, On Morrison
4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.), Horchow Auditorium
Registration and ticket required: Public $15, DMA Members/Educators $10, Students $5
On Morrison by Namwali Serpell offers an illuminating journey through Nobel Laureate
Toni Morrison’s expansive oeuvre. With contextual guidance, archival discoveries,
and original close readings, On Morrison is not only a primer on how to read one of
America’s most eternally significant authors, but also a general guide to reading great
works of literature.
This program is a collaboration between Arts & Letters Live, the DMA’s Literary &
Performing Arts Series, and the Black History & Culture Celebration at the DMA. Tickets
are available at dma.org/all.
Tour: Postwar and Contemporary Art
4:30–5:00 p.m. and 5:30-6:00 p.m., Meet on Level 1 by the Flora Street Entrance
Join Dallas-based art historian and former SMU Summer Intern for Contemporary Art,
Bradley Petty, for a guided tour highlighting select Black artists in the DMA’s postwar
and contemporary art collection.
Look for more updates and a complete schedule coming soon!
