Inaugural Dallas Arts Week Announced

To celebrate Dallas artists and the city as a prominent cultural destination, Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas Cultural Affairs Commission are proud to announce the first Dallas Arts Week, April 7‐14. During Dallas Arts Week, residents and visitors alike can participate in this community‐wide celebration that embraces, educates and raises awareness of Dallas as an art nexus.

The first year will launch with a social media photo contest using the hasthag #DallasArtsWeek and Mayor Rawlings moderating a free panel discussion at the new City Performance Hall on April 10 called Dallas Arts: A Creative Conversation.

“Dallas Arts Week is a great opportunity to show the variety and quality of literary, visual and performing artist in Dallas,” said Mayor Rawlings. “This week‐long celebration will become a signature event in our city, and we look forward to showcasing our city’s passion and commitment to supporting and advancing the arts.”

Dallasites are encouraged to share their experiences with art around the city online. Participants can enter the contest and win prizes by sharing their photos using the #DallasArtsWeek hashtag on Twitter and Instagram, or by visiting the photo contest tab on the Dallas Arts Week Facebook page. Prizes include memberships and tickets to exhibits and performances throughout Dallas.

On April 10, Mayor Rawlings will moderate a panel called Dallas Arts: A Creative Conversation, sponsored by the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. The event will take place at the Dallas City Performance Hall and will focus on the state of the arts. Individuals and organizations citywide are urged to attend and participate in the discussion.

Dallas Arts Week will coincide with the Dallas Art Fair, Dallas Art Ball, Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month

(D’JAM) celebration, ARTsPARK, the dedication of new public art works at Love Field Airport, the official historical marker of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dallas International Film Festival, Target Second Saturday at the Latino Cultural Center, Dance Planet 17, the League of Historic American Theatres Conference, the Visit Dallas' BIG campaign and many more performances and exhibitions around the city. KERA’s Art & Seek calendar has a full calendar of events where organizations can submit for the public to discover and enjoy.

For more information on Dallas Arts Week and the social media photo contest, please visit www.facebook.com/DallasArtsWeek.

Faulkner Design Group Lounge Party

Adrienne Akin Faulkner, Dallas Film Society Board Member, along with the host committee, gathered on Friday, April 13, for the Faulkner Design Group Lounge Party during the Dallas International Film Festival. Guests gathered for Spirits, Sounds and Bites at the FDG Festival Lounge at Mockingbird Station. Faulkner Design Group was a proud premier sponsor of the Dallas International Film Festival for the 6th consecutive year.

 Lynn and Allan McBee

Party Hostess Adrienne Faulkner with David and Christa Chance

 Wade Andres, Tracy Wreghtman, Simone and David Howell

Ashely Stephens, Nick McCarthy, writer and director of "The Pact," which was featured at the festival, and Catherine Basharkan

2011 Dallas International Film Festival

The Dallas Film Society kicks off their 5th Annual Film Festival with grand style in the downtown Dallas Arts District on March 31, 2011.

Following a red carpet entrance, over 1,000 guests will join the festival in paying tribute to two incredible artists. Local, national and international dignitaries will join DFS in honoring Liener Temerlin, the Festival’s Founder and Chairman Emeritus. Temerlin earned his respected status as a businessman, arts patron, and the visionary who brought Dallas its first major film festival. The Festival also honors one of film’s most talented actresses, Ann-Margaret, with highlights from her classic films, including STATE FAIR, VIVA LAS VEGAS, and STAGECOACH before she accepts the award. Margot and Ross Perot are acting as Honorary Chairs of the Tribute.

The Festival’s Opening Night film, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY, screens with director Constance Marks in attendance. The evening culminates with the Opening Night Gala at the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art.

For tickets to DALLAS IFF Opening Night, click here.

The DALLAS International Film Festival presented by Cadillac will run March 31 – April 10, 2011. Passes and tickets are available online at http://www.dallasfilm.org/ and via phone 214.782.9168. Click here for a full schedule of events and films.

Dallas International Film Festival

Tanya Foster, President & CEO of The Dallas Film Society announced exciting news for The Dallas Film Society!! They recently received a $200,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor that must be completed by April 1. This is a dollar for dollar match - when $200,000 is raised, it will be matched and the Dallas Film Society will have $400,000!
The Dallas Film Society is a non-profit agency that supports community outreach and the education of film. One way to donate is to become a member. The Circle of Stars Membership level ranges from $2,500 and up. Members receive an array of benefits and privileges created to maximize the experience with The Dallas Film Society and its many year-round programs and events. The $2,500 level includes invitations to exclusive Circle of Stars events, invitations to Premiere Screenings and other Dallas Film Society events, complimentary passes to the annual Dallas International Film Festival, complimentary invitations to the annual fall event, recognition in event programs and on the Society’s website and VIP seating where available.

Regular Memberships range from $40 to $1,000 and include benefits such as members-only screenings and events throughout the year and during the Festival, priority invitations and free admission for one to DFS screening (DFS Regular and Premiere Screenings, Fall Outdoor Series, Monthly Nasher Series), Vouchers for the Dallas International Film Festival, Festival Program and Poster. To become a member or to see all membership options, click on the following link:
2010 Dallas Film Festival Membership - Select Your Pass.

Another way to donate is to become a sponsor of The Dallas International Film Festival which runs Thursday, April 8 – Sunday, April 18. Over 150 features and short films from all over the world will be shown at The Magnolia, Angelika Film Center, DMA and the Studio Movie Grill during this Festival so there is something for everyone! Other venues are the Dallas Museum of Art for family day and the Nasher for panels. In addition, celebrities will be attending various screenings. A complete list of films that will be showing will be announced the week of March 15.

Mayor Tom Leppert and his wife, Laura are serving as Honorary Chairmen for The Dallas International Film Festival. On Friday, April 16, the Dallas Film Society Honors will be at the Hotel Palomar. Circle of Stars members, Festival sponsors and filmmakers will enjoy this invitation-only Awards Dinner. After walking the red carpet and enjoying a cocktail hour, over 300 guests will enter the Ballroom for a seated dinner and will be on-hand for the awards presentation given to the filmmakers who win the festival. There are two Target Filmmaker Awards with each award recipient receiving $25,000 and the Dallas Stars Awards which are given to filmmakers selected by the Dallas Film Society.

In addition, Circle of Stars Members, Film Festival sponsors and press will be invited to the Dallas International Film Festival Underwriters Party on Thursday, April 1.

This is the fourth year for the Dallas International Film Festival. With the hardworking, dedicated and talented Tanya Foster joining the Dallas Film Society, continued success is sure to come. I have had the pleasure to work on numerous committees with her over the last ten years and every event she chaired has been a homerun.

For more information, contact Tanya Foster at 214-720-0555 X18 or tfoster@dallasfilm.org.