What happens when kids take over the DMA? Find out at this night at the Museum where the kids are in charge! Enjoy musical and dance performances, drop-in art making, gallery games, student-led tours in the galleries, and a celebration of what makes Dallas special—all showcasing the students of William B. Travis Vanguard and Academy for the Academically Talented and Gifted. The Museum will remain open until 8:00 p.m. for this event, and the public is invited to join friends and family in supporting these students.
Travis TAG Academy Band Performance
5:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium
Kick off the weekend with a special musical performance by the talented William B. Travis TAG Academy bands.
5th Grade Tiny Art Show
5:00–8:00 p.m., Tower Gallery, Level 4
Take a closer look at how artworks in the DMA's collection inspired 5th grade artists from Travis TAG Academy. More than 90 tiny canvases created by these student artists are on view!
Gallery Games
5:30–7:00 p.m., Levels 2, 3, and 4
Play a game of BINGO in the Impressionism galleries, go on a scavenger hunt in our American silver collection, try trivia in the Egyptian galleries, make some art inspired by modern art in the U.S. & Canadian Art galleries, or create some laughs with a Mad Lib in the Indonesian galleries. Experience all the fun games Travis 6th graders created for you to enjoy!
Drop-In Studio
5:30–7:30 p.m., Tower Gallery, Level 4
Drop by the art studio and create a work of art that imagines our future. Need some ideas? Chat with Travis 4th grade students who will guide you through the process.
Discover Dallas 7th Grade Showcase
5:30–7:30 p.m., Founders Room
How well do you know Dallas? Test your mastery of local trivia and learn something new as 7th grade students from Travis TAG Academy share their research projects on Big D. From music and landmarks to sports and historical events, these students will cover nearly every inch of Dallas!
Travis TAG Academy Dance Performance
6:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Watch the Travis dancers perform featured works from dance class and Dance Company repertoire, including student-choreographed pieces in their debut at Travis TAG Takeover!
Junior Tour Guides
6:30–7:30 p.m., Levels 2, 3, and 4
Learn fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories about some of the art superstars in the galleries at pop-up tour stops featuring 8th grade junior tour guides from Travis TAG Academy.