The Business of Art: Public Art 101

Carlos Donjuan, Jefferson Street Mural, 2014

Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA), Creative Arts Center (CAC), The McKinney Avenue Contemporary (The MAC), and now the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) and the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), are pleased to announce their collaboration called The Business of Art.

 

The workshop series offers hands-on opportunities to explore being in the fine art business. The fall workshop The Business of Art: Public Art 101 will be Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The MAC, 3120 McKinney Ave.

 

It will include public art basics and beyond, from finding the call for artists to the completion of projects. Participants will receive in-depth information and public art resource materials from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.

 

Tickets are available for $25 in advance, $35 at the door. The cost includes lunch and seminar resource materials for each attendee. (It’s $15 in advance with no lunch, $25 at the door with no lunch.) Proceeds will benefit the Edith Baker Art Scholarship. Tickets are available in advance at eventbrite.com or by calling 214.914-1099.

 

Schedule

10:30-10:40 Introduction: Maria Muñoz-Blanco, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs

10:40-10:50 What is Public Art? Introduction to Public Art

10:50-11:00 The Submission Process: Where to find calls for artists, RFQ/Pre- Qualified List for Emerging and Experienced Artists

11:00-11:10 Proposal Development: Questions before Applying

11:10-11:20 The Selection Process: Role of Selection Panel; Public Art Committee; Cultural Affairs Commission

11:20-11:40 The Contracting Process: Contracts, Insurance for Artists, Maintenance and Conservation requirements

11:40-11:50 Public Art in Dallas: Overview

11:50-12:00 Questions

12-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-2:30 Additional Public Art Opportunities and Questions

 

The MAC's Uptown Trolley Stop Market

The MAC invites you to the Uptown Trolley Stop Market. This open-air market will celebrate the local community and acquaint the Uptown neighborhood with local foods, artisans, and organizations.

Sunday, June 12
11:00 to 4:00pm
MAC parking lot - 3120 McKinney Avenue

Celebrate the lively experience of the Uptown neighborhood and the Uptown Trolley Stop Market. For updates, join The MAC on Facebook!

15th Annual Blue Yule at The MAC

‘Tis the season for the 15th Annual Blue Yule at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary! Come support your favorite blue gallery with our special holiday fundraiser featuring handmade ornaments by local artists and art patrons. The festivities begin 5:30pm till 7:30pm on Saturday, December 4. Early birds will have the best choice of ornaments! Blue Yule supports The MAC by raising funds for 2011 artistic and educational programming.

The annual fundraiser features those crazy, audacious holiday ornaments made by creative, eccentric artists and patrons. They are sure to make your holiday season twinkle with joy.

Complimentary food courtesy of Eatzi's and beverages, including the famous Blue Yule Punch. Dance the night away with a surprise DJ who will be rocking more than just Christmas jingles while you browse the silent auction tables.

$20.00 for the general public and $15.00 for MAC members at the door. The MAC is located at 3120 McKinney Avenue, between Oak Grove and Bowen.