The Great Create 2025

2025 Co-Chairs

Melissa and Drew Ireland 

invite you to

The Great Create 

Sunday, October 26

1:30 – 4 p.m. 

Nasher Sculpture Center 

VIP Early Admission at 12:30 p.m. 

Complimentary Valet Parking available 

Purchase tickets: Nasher | Specific Funds

ReuNight for The Family Place - An Evening in Provence

 

Co-Chairs Marisa Howard, Roni Proter Kelly, and Max Trowbridge invite you to ReuNight for The Family Place on Thursday, May 12. Returning to The Nasher Sculpture Garden, this year’s event will be An Evening in Provence with a French-inspired four-course elevated dinner by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Patrons will dine al fresco, enjoying the lovely spring evening under twinkling lights amidst exquisite modern art. Bryan Long with Grey Gardens Florist will again set the tone for the evening with modern, architectural flowers and fabulous design. A small, curated luxury live auction will end the evening’s festivities.

Event Details (familyplace.org)

Meet the Artists of The Great Create 2021

 

Meet the Artists of The Great Create 2021

Each year, the Nasher Sculpture Center welcomes special guest artists from North Texas and beyond to lead one-of-a-kind art-making projects with kids and families at The Great Create.

JC Bigornia 

Valerie Gillespie 

Analise Minjarez 

Joel Murray 

Donald Robertson 

Shamsy Roomiani 

Allison V. Smith

Support the Nasher’s education programs with The Great Create on October 24, 2021

The Great Create Guest Artists (nashersculpturecenter.org)

Save the Date: ReuNight for The Family Place on May 13, 2021

Join Co-Chairs Lisa Singleton and Kristen Sanger, along with Honorary Chairs Kristy & Patrick Sands to ReuNight for The Family Place on Thursday, May 13 at the lovely Nasher Sculpture Center Garden. Limited to 100 guests, diners will enjoy a fabulous elevated dinner with wine pairings prepared by Wolfgang Puck in a picturesque outdoor dining experience, and a limited luxury live auction will follow the dinner. 

More information here

Save the Date: 2021 ReuNight for The Family Place

 

ReuNight for The Family Place

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Join Co-Chairs Lisa Singleton and Kristen Sanger, along with Honorary Chairs Kristy & Patrick Sands to ReuNight for The Family Place on Thursday, May 13 at the lovely Nasher Sculpture Center Garden. Limited to 100 guests, diners will enjoy a fabulous elevated dinner with wine pairings prepared by Wolfgang Puck in a picturesque outdoor dining experience, and a limited luxury live auction will follow the dinner. 

Register here!

Co-Chairs: Kristen Sanger and Lisa Singleton

Honorary Chairs: Kristy and Patrick Sands

Nasher Sculpture Center online lessons and art activities

While the Nasher Sculpture Center is temporarily closed, join their community online. 

Enjoy interactive projects and lessons connected to the Nasher from home!

Art activities and lessons, coloring pages, online scavenger hunt, and design your own exhibition. The Nasher has plenty of at-home activities for the family. 

View the collection online or download online resources:

https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/read-watch/art-activities-lessons

These educational materials are designed to connect students, families and lifelong learners with major ideas and opportunities in modern and contemporary art.

dalpass 2015 during Dallas Art Fair

 

The 2015 dalpass grants you access to the Dallas Art Fair during all open hours April 9 - 12, 2015. 
 

Wednesday, April 8th

Dallas Contemporary Members Opening Celebration
David Salle + Nate Lowman + RETNA7 PM – 10 PMDallas Contemporary

Dallas Contemporary is a non-collecting art museum presenting new and fresh ideas from regional, national and international artists. Modeled after European art centers and located in an industrial building in the Design District, Dallas Contemporary is one of the only institutions of its kind in the United States, offering temporary exhibitions, important lectures and seminal learning programs.

 

Thursday, April 9th

Dallas Art Fair VIP Preview Luncheon11 AM – 2 PM1807 Ross Avenue

The VIP Luncheon offers art patrons and top collectors the opportunity to preview and purchase exhibited works prior to the opening of the Dallas Art Fair.

Dallas Art Fair Preview Gala7 PM – 10 PM 

Friday, April 10th

The Goss-Michael Foundation Breakfast

Breakfast with Artist Michael Craig-Martin

9 AM – 11 AM

The Goss-Michael Foundation

 

Private Tours of Nasher Collection and Melvin Edwards: Five Decades

5 – 7 PM

Nasher Sculpture Center

Enjoy private tours of the renowned Nasher Collection as well as the exhibition Melvin Edwards: Five Decades, a retrospective of the renowned American sculptor.

 

MTV RE:DEFINE Gala Dinner and Art Auction

7 PM

The Goss-Michael Foundation

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, together with The Goss-Michael Foundation and Dallas Contemporary, present the fourth annual RE:DEFINE, a world-premiere art exhibition, auction, and gala featuring world-renowned contemporary artists. The evening, co-chaired by sisters Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Kari Schlegel-Kloewer, and Krystal Schlegel, hosted by Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss and honoring Michael Craig Martin will feature a live auction led by auctioneer Alexander Gilkes of Paddle8. All proceeds will benefit Dallas Contemporary and The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, an international organization dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV among young people.

 

Saturday, April 11th

Art Ball 50 After Party

10 PM

Dallas Museum of Art

 

Price: $1,500
To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE or call 214-220-1278. 
Includes access to additional VIP events during the week. The 2015 dalpass supports the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Contemporary, Nasher Sculpture Center, Goss-Michael Foundation and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation. $1,000 of the $1,500 dalpass will be allocated to MTV RE:Define Gala Dinner and Art Auction, $250 will be allocated to the Art Ball 50 After Party and $250 will be allocated to the Dallas Art Fair Preview Gala.    

Expressions of Gratitude Presented by The Thanks-Giving Foundation

RSVP: expressionsofgratitude@thanksgiving.org 

November Events benefitting Dwell with Dignity

Thrift Studio   is now at 50% off! open through Friday, 10am - 5:30 pm through Saturday, November 9th 1250 Slocum, suite 280 *ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PICKED UP BY THIS SATURDAY!* __________________________________________________________________ O'verlays DIY Workshop Tuesday, November 19th   6-8pm, 915 Slocum Click here to reserve your spot! Bloggers, interior designers and corporate sponsors -  Email rachelb@dwellwithdignity.org for a special offer!   ________________________________________________________________   Nasher Sculpture Center  Rob Wilson Signing & Shopping Event  Tuesday, November 19th A portion of proceeds benefit Dwell with Dignity!

4th Annual ARTsPARK

Have you ever thought about becoming a songwriter, novelist or sculptor? Would you like to volunteer at the opera or be an usher at the symphony? Learn how the arts can enrich YOUR life at the 4th Annual ARTsPARK - a free event this Saturday at NorthPark Center.

ARTsPARK is the perfect way to connect to the arts in North Texas. Experience 50 local arts organizations bringing you volunteer opportunities, membership information and inspiring performances throughout the day. WRR Classical 101.1 FM will broadcast live from 10am to 4pm with ongoing ticket giveaways to the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Plano Children's Theatre and dozens of other North Texas cultural organizations.

Click here for full schedule of live performances and family activities and list of participating organizations.

Destination Dallas: Summer Architecture Workshop

Join architect and educator Peter Goldstein, AIA, for a week-long workshop exploring some of the most talked-about and innovative structures in Dallas. Participants will visit buildings designed by a host of the world’s leading architects including Pritzker Prize Laureates Renzo Piano, Richard Meier, Norman Foster, Thom Mayne and I.M.Pei.

Open to students entering grades 9 – 12. Space is limited to 20 students.
For more information, please contact Colleen Borsh at CBorsh@NasherSculptureCenter.org or 214.242.5170.

Destination Dallas is sponsored by the Nasher Sculpture Center, The Rachofsky House and the Dallas Center for Architecture.

Breakfast with a Ballerina

The Nasher Sculpture Center presents the beloved holiday tradition, Breakfast with a Ballerina, on Monday, December 13 from 9-11 a.m.

The price is $60 ($50 for Members) and includes a 20% discount to a Texas Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker performance. Tickets to the breakfast are available by calling 214.242.5144. Space is limited.

Enjoy a holiday kid-friendly brunch buffet by Wolfgang Puck Catering, featuring Chocolate-Chip Pancakes, Almond French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Mini Muffins, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, and Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows. The little ballerinas will love a horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful Dallas Arts District. Characters from The Nutcracker will lead a special craft in the Nasher classroom. Children will have the opportunity to take portraits with the ballerinas for an additional $15.00. Gather at 10:30am for a reading of the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, presented by one of the characters.

NasherSALON 2011 Schedule

The NasherSALON 2011 Schedule has been announced, and what a stellar lineup it is! Each NasherSALON will begin at 8 pm. Please click here to learn more about the afternoon SALON opportunities.

January 13, 2011: Maya Angelou - Author Poet, Director, Producer

February 15, 2011: Spike Lee - Director, Producer, Writer, and Actor

September 8, 2011: Kevin Bacon - Actor, Singer

October 13, 2011: Bernadette Peters - Actress, Singer, Author

Holiday in the Dallas Arts District

Let the festivities begin. Come join in all the fun with Holiday in the Dallas Arts District!

There will be many activities for everyone: cookie decorating, carriage rides, a tree lighting ceremony and the Lexus Broadway Series opening of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at the Winspear Opera House, part of the amazing AT&T Performing Arts Center. Stroll through the museums and take in the culture -- make sure to stop by the museum gift shops at the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center for 10% off your purchase. What a great way to get ahead on buying all of those holiday gifts!

There will be singing, quartets playing, people strolling and shopping and so much more. All the while, taking it all in as the excitement and fun the holiday season brings, begins. The Grinch won't be able to steal Christmas from all of the festive on goers who attend this wonderful event!

WHAT: Holiday in the Dallas Arts District

WHEN: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (All events are free unless otherwise noted). CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

WHERE: The Dallas Arts District (For directions, CLICK HERE).

Nasher Sculpture Center - Target First Saturdays

What a way to fill your day! Fun for your family throughout the year with Target First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculpture Center.

The First Saturdays are a huge hit and the people involved have thought of it all. Each month families have the opportunity to focus on the "Big Idea," through hands-on crafts, take home activities and a scavenger hunt. FUN!!

Art activities, sculpture demonstrations, live performances for young children and families, yoga in the garden, followed by a kid-friendly meal at the Nasher Cafe sounds like an outing no one would want to miss.

WHO: Nasher Sculpture Center
WHAT: Target First Saturdays - Free Admission
WHEN: October 2, November 6, December 4, 2010 CLICK HERE for the "big idea" each month. CLICK HERE for activity times.
WHERE: 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.

WISH GALA - Nasher Sculpture Center

The luxury collection at NorthPark Center cordially invites you to the inaugural WISH GALA, benefiting the Nasher Sculpture Center and celebrating A Season of Wishes with an evening of art and fashion. The evening event will feature a runway presentation including collections from Barneys New York, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, and Versace, as well as cocktails and a seated dinner presented by Kent Rathburn Catering.

All proceeds will go directly to grant one wish for the Nasher Sculpture Center as voted upon by guests during the event. The three wishes that may be granted fall in the realm of: the Contemporary Projects Series, a Jaume Plensa: Genus and Species-Catalogue for the upcoming exhibit, or to benefit the Contemporary Artist Lecture Series.

What: The Inaugural Wish Gala benefiting the Nasher Sculpture Center
When: Sunday, November 15th at 6:30pm
Where: NorthPark Center, South Entrance (P.F. Chang's/McCormick & Schmicks)
Dress: Cocktail chic
R.S.V.P. p. 214-369-1234