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    State of the Fair

    Bigger, bolder, and better than ever — Dallas Art Fair is April’s most essential event

    Kendall Morgan
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    Apr 3, 2017 | 2:10 pm

    Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy week. With more boldface galleries, more satellite soirees, and a new soundtrack to boot, this is sure to be one fun and frenetic Art Fair.

    "The addition of many new globally recognized dealers and tastemakers will make this the most exciting and international fair to date," says the Fair’s Kelly Cornell of this year’s ninth edition. "Dallas' cultural influence shines with the noteworthy programming happening throughout the week, particularly 'México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco' at the Dallas Museum of Art and Pia Camil, Keer Tanchek, and Ambreen Brutt at the Dallas Contemporary."

    In addition to blue-chip galleries like Gagosian Gallery, Lehmann Maupin, Simon Lee Gallery, Skarstedt Gallery, and Shane Campbell Gallery joining the over 90-strong list of exhibitors, also notable this year is the second iteration of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation Acquisition Program, selected by the Dallas Museum of Art’s Hoffman family senior curator of contemporary art Gavin Delahunty. Funding for the Fair piece or pieces that will be donated to the DMA’s permanent collection has doubled to $100,000, giving far more room in the budget for a work from a boldface name or a larger selection of art.

    Here are a few more can’t-miss highlights to look forward to during the week:

    POWER UP
    When sex, death, and painting align, you’ll find the edgy oeuvre of the late New York artist Steven Parrino, who sadly passed away in a motorcycle accident at the age of 46. Parrino’s work lives on at the Power Station, with an exhibition of his monochromatic canvases, sculpture, and works on paper Wednesday, April 5, from 6 to 9 pm. The five-minute Dancing on Graves video short that gives the show its name is sure to be a highlight in the thought-provoking show.

    BOXED IN
    Off-the-beaten path (and by appointment only), the Box Company has nonetheless drawn a quiet but fervent following for its ambitious programming, most recently Austrian artist Hermann Nitsch’s and Mexican performance artist Teresa Margolles’ visceral Dallas Biennial show.

    Conveniently installed during Fair time, the more homegrown photographic collages and paintings by Dallas-based Luke Harnden in his show "Borborygmi" address individuality and collectiveness alike. Represented by Barry Whistler Gallery, Harnden's work is joined by a small collection of drawings by the late John Wilcox, who is also in the Whistler stable. Contact jason@boxco.co for a viewing.

    LIGHT SHOW
    One of the most unique experiences in our city is Aurora’s merging of light, video, and sound. Out-of-towners get to experience what this semi-annual public art event does best with a “Forecasting” program of video artworks curated by Dallas Contemporary’s director of exhibitions/senior curator Justine Ludwig.

    Foreshadowing this year’s official Aurora theme, the works by Shezad Dawood, Larissa Senseur, Ben Rivers, and Amelie Bouvier offer diverse interpretations of what’s to come in our always-uncertain future.

    Says Ludwig about the programming, “In this time of great global change, the theme of the future is especially fertile subject matter for artists.”

    Experience the thrill (or terror) of the unknown on April 7 and April 8, from noon to 1 pm at Beck Imaginarium inside the Fashion Industry Gallery, or turn up April 9 for a screening and Q&A with Ludwig at noon.


    INDEPENDENT SPIRIT
    It could be said that when it comes to million-dollar paintings and indie rock, never the twain shall meet. But this year, Artist Uprising magazine is out to prove this adage wrong while injecting some energy into the Fair with the “Dallas Music Experience.”

    Performances by local bands Sam Lao, Cygnus, Bobby Sessions, Sealion, and Party Static (plus a DJ set by Picnictyme) will take over the lawn of the Fashion Industry Gallery on April 7 from 4 to 7 pm.

    “I think that’s something [Uprising editor Lee Escobedo] is interested in, connecting different groups of people," says host (and artist) Randy Guthmiller. "Who can we bring the younger people that are hip to the art fair, and how can we get tastemakers from all over the world to see there’s cool shit happening all over here. I think we’re testing the waters and also pushing the boundaries of what the Art Fair can be. It’s the one time of year to take full advantage of all eyes being on Dallas.”

    PHOTO REALIST
    Known for his ability to capture the unguarded moment, superstar fashion photographer Juergen Teller pulls no punches with the celebrities and supermodels examined by his lens. Teller, whose blown-up images of delectable dishes adorn the walls of Mirador, the restaurant atop the mega-boutique Forty Five Ten on Elm Street, will be on hand on April 7 from 4 to 6 pm at the boutique for a book-signing of the glossy cookbook Eating at Hotel II Pellicano, featuring his extravagant images.

    CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
    It may seem like women’s rights are eroding at lightning speed these days, but the Dallas Contemporary is flipping the script by giving three pioneering female artists the opportunity to address challenging subject matter in a discursive space, with their exhibitions opening April 7 at 7 pm.

    Curated by the museum’s Ludwig and Lilia Kudelia, the show includes the work of Pakistan-born, Texas-based Ambreen Butt, who addresses the themes of feminism, globalization, and identity in her ornamental installations.

    Mexico City artist Pia Camil will unveil a selection of two-dimensional pieces along with a site-specific work exploring consumer culture and the often-fraught relationship between her country and the United States. Canadian Keer Tanchek adds to the experience by addressing the way we view art history in contemporary translations of works by male painters Fragonard, Watteau, and van Gogh.

    With projects like the Gallery Tally revealing that male artists trump female artists in representation worldwide, it’s refreshing for this spotlight show to recognize that the future is indeed female.

    NIGHT MOVES
    Also occurring on April 7 is the “We Own the Night” event (presented by Arts+Culture Texas and the Design District’s Meddlesome Moth gastropub), which will be a high-energy block party where music, dance, and fine art align.

    Encompassing exhibitions from local favorites Galleri Urbane, Liliana Bloch Gallery, and the Public Trust, along with performances from Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Bruce Wood Dance Project, the theater group Dead White Zombies, and bands French 75 and Honor System, the 7 to 11 pm event is a way to support the local scene so that the energy of the art fair continues after all the visiting gallerists have gone.

    Tickets are $25, or $50 for a VIP ticket that also includes entry to the Art Fair Saturday or Sunday.

    CROWN JOULE
    Chicly appointed boutique hotel The Joule has a local reputation as an art enclave, with multimedia from the likes of modern artists Tony Cragg, Richard Phillips, Leandro Erlich, and Catherine Opie joining the collection of salvaged midcentury mosaics by Millard Sheets displayed throughout the building. Headington Companies’ art curator John Runyon will give Fair holders a backstage look at what went into the this covetable collection at 4 pm on April 8, with a guided tour through the hotel and Forty Five Ten.

    HAVING AN (EYE) BALL
    The perfect way to close off a week of revelry, the annual Eye Ball at The Joule is a thematic wonderland for the senses — sight, taste, touch, and sound. The theme of the soiree Saturday night is always the big surprise of the week, and this year’s ribbon-adorned Swoon-designed “Aye Eye Eye” invites have clued partygoers in they’re likely to travel South of the Border, at least for a few enchanted hours.

    Says Justin Fields, The Joule’s general manager and newly appointed vice president of hospitality for Headington Companies, “(The theme) has become part of the folklore of the Eye Ball. It’ll be worth the suspense — every moment is a moment for design and surprise.“

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    Dallas Art Fair tickets are $500 for a Patron Pass, which includes an all-access pass to exhibition openings and exclusive events; general admission is $25/$20 for students and seniors or $50/$40 for a three-day pass.

    Shezad Dawood's short film Towards the Possible, at Beck Imaginarium inside the Fashion Industry Gallery.

    Shezad Dawood
      
    Photo courtesy Jane Lombard Gallery and Shezad Dawood
    Shezad Dawood's short film Towards the Possible, at Beck Imaginarium inside the Fashion Industry Gallery.
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    Theater news

    Dallas' Theatre Three asks public for urgent help to keep lights on

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    May 13, 2025 | 5:13 pm
    Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Off Broadway.
    Photo by Chad Batka
    "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" ran Off Broadway.

    A longtime Dallas theater company is asking for urgent help. Theatre Three (T3) has made a plea to the community for $200,000 in donations to stay in business.

    In a Facebook post on May 13, they say, "Without immediate and substantial help from our community, we will be forced to close our doors."

    They say they've suffered several years' worth of financial hardships, including effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, cuts in arts funding.

    The post says, in part:

    "For 64 years, Theatre Three has been a cornerstone of Dallas’ creative spirit — bringing bold, innovative productions to life and showcasing the extraordinary talent of our local artists, designers, and creatives. We have been an intimate stage for everyone. But now, we face the greatest challenge in our history.

    "After mourning the loss of our beloved Jac Alder, and then, under the leadership of the incredible Jeffrey Schmidt, surviving the immense toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves once again at a significant crossroads. The ongoing erosion of support for the arts has dealt a devastating blow to our funding ...

    Our goal is $200,000. This is not the news we want to share, but it is news that we believe you all would want to know."

    The post is signed by board members Jessica Turner Waugh, Suzanne Burkhead, Rosa Medina-Cristobal, Scott T. Williams, Robert McCollum, Harrison Herndon, David G. Luther, Mia Glogau, and Jon Collins.

    Donations, they say, will help support local artists, staff and creatives to produce their next show, Xanadu; counter the rising costs of rent, insurance, and production; and allow them to retain staff.

    "We know times are tough. But we also know what this theater and its people mean to our city and to the generations who have found meaning, joy, and belonging within its walls," they say. "And that is why we are making this urgent plea. Help us preserve this Dallas institution."

    They end the post with a link to their donation page: https://www.theatre3dallas.com/support/.

    T3's black-box theater Theatre Too's final show of the season is The Mystery of Irma Vep, a fast-paced and campy parody that is on stage now through May 18.

    Theatre Three will close out its current season with Xanadu, a high-energy, roller-skating extravaganza that brings the 1980 cult film to life. Douglas Carter Beane is behind the hilarious book, and music and lyrics are by John Farrar and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) founding member Jeff Lynne. It is set to run June 5-July 6, 2025.

    In addition to a full season of mainstage productions, Theatre Three offers additional programs for the community throughout the year.

    Monday Night Playwright features unique and affordable opportunities for local writers to showcase their works. Fight Night provides the community and artists alike with movement and other physical skills through monthly stage combat classes.

    The Norma Young Advanced Acting Lab, a collaboration with Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is in its fifth year. Students have access to masterclasses hosted by industry professionals and exclusive insight on the professional production process at Theatre Three, then the course concludes with a professionally produced showcase.

    Theatre Three is located at 2688 Laclede St. in the Quadrangle in Uptown Dallas. For more information in productions and programs, visit their website.

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    Lindsey Wilson contributed to this story.

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