program guide

April 24–September 4, 2011

April 24–September 4, 2011

The Dallas Museum of Art’s first Native American exhibition in nearly twenty years features more than 100 works of art from across North America. The works are drawn from the renowned Thaw Collection of American Indian Art at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which is widely recognized as one of the most significant collections of American Indian art in the world.

The exhibition reveals the exceptional variety of Native artistry, ranging from the ancient ivories and ingenious modern masks of the Arctic to the dramatic sculptural arts of the Pacific Northwest, the millennia-long tradition of abstract art in the Southwest, the refined basketry of California and the Great Basin, the famous beaded and painted works of the Plains, and the luminous styles of the Eastern Woodlands, including the Great Lakes.

The exhibition is accompanied by an audio tour.

related programs

All programs are included in general admission to the Museum. DMA members are FREE unless

otherwise noted. Some programs require an Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection

exhibition ticket. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more details.

aprilFamily Celebration: Art of the American IndiansSaturday, April 23, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Free

Celebrate the opening weekend of Art of the American Indians with

performances, family tours, and sketching in the galleries. Hear storytelling, create your own

animal-inspired work of art, and meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo.

Sneak Peek of the Exhibition Saturday, April 23, noon–5:00 p.m., Free

Be the first to see the exhibition before it opens on Sunday.

Performances in the GalleriesSaturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium, Free

Enjoy a dance performance by Oklahoma Fancy Dancers inspired by Art of the American Indians.

Sneak Peek Exhibition TourSaturday, April 23, 3:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk, Free

Space is limited to fifty participants; reserve your spot online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Explore Art of the American Indians with Eva Fognell, exhibition curator.

Opening Day: Art of the American IndiansSunday, April 24

Enjoy the exhibition and join us for Easter Brunch!

Easter Brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. $45 per person, $25 for children under 11 10% discount for members Reservations strongly recommended; call 214-922-1858.

Complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys.

A full menu is available online.

mayThe Search for the Primitive: Native American Art and the American Arts and Crafts Movement

Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Monica Obniski, Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago,

will explore the influence of Native American art on designers, artists, and architects of the

American Arts and Crafts Movement, such as Gustav Stickley, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and

Frank Lloyd Wright.

Arturo’s Art & Me: Picture a PatternMembers free/Nonmembers $10 (per family)To register call 214-922-1822.

Wednesday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., orThursday, May 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., orSaturday, May 14, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

For 3–5 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young

children will explore works of art in the Art of the American

Indians exhibition, read a related story in the galleries, and do

an art-making activity in the Art Studio.

Meaningful Moments Tuesday, May 17, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Free with reservations. To register call 214-922-1251 or e-mail access@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Designed for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, this

program gives participants the chance to talk about works in the Art of the American Indians

exhibition and experience an art-making activity in the Art Studio.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.–midnight

Join us for an evening of music, talks, tours, films, and

family experiences inspired by the Art of the American Indians

exhibition. Meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo

and enjoy a special presentation by Native Spirit Productions

featuring Brian Hammill, the 2009 and 2011 Hoop Dance

World Champion. Stay late for performances in the galleries,

open mic, and the After Hours Music Showcase.

Late Night Lecture: The History of Beads Friday, May 20, 9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org. or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Known as “the doyenne of the bead world,” author and curator

Lois Sherr Dubin will investigate how beads have been used

throughout history and around the world as talismans, status

symbols, religious articles, and a medium of barter. For Dubin,

each bead is a capsule of cultural information, containing a

fascinating tale of the origins of its materials, its multifold uses,

its travels, and its potent symbolism.

Homeschool Class for FamiliesTuesday, May 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m., or Thursday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per family). To register call 214-922-1822.

Parents and children ages 6–12 will learn about works of art together in the Art of the American

Indians exhibition, participate in hands-on activities, and create a work of art in the Art Studio.

Jazz Under the Stars featuring the Sharel Cassity QuintetThursday, May 26, 8:00–10:00 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza, Free

Saxophonist and Oklahoma City native Sharel Cassity plays a style of jazz all her own by

drawing from her Native American lineage, nature, and the environment, as well as the history

of blues, swing, bebop, post bop, and contemporary jazz.

Mother’s Day Celebration & Gustav Stickley Closing DaySunday, May 8

Bring mom and the entire family to enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch and stay to see the Art of the

American Indians exhibition and the final day of the Gustav Stickley exhibition.

Mother’s Day Brunch11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.$45 per person, $25 for children under 11; 10% discount for members Reservations strongly recommended; call 214-922-1858.

Complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys. A full menu is available online.

Gallery Talks

Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.

Explore Art of the American Indians and works of art in the DMA’s collections with Museum staff,

scholars, curators, and artists.

Studio CreationsSaturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Use a family gallery guide to explore the Art of the American Indians

exhibition and then visit the Art Studio to create your own

animal-inspired, wearable work of art.

juneArts & Letters Live presents S. C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer MoonTuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Full $37/Reduced $32/Students $15 To purchase tickets call 214-922-1818 or visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org.

In 1836 a nine-year-old pioneer girl was kidnapped during a Comanche raid in North Texas.

She later became a member of the Comanches and married a highly respected chief. Her son would

become the last and greatest Comanche leader, Quanah Parker. Their story is told in Empire of the

Summer Moon, which traces the rise and fall of the Comanche Nation. Sam Gwynne will discuss

this fascinating story in conversation with Jake Silverstein, Editor of Texas Monthly.

6:30 p.m. Enjoy a docent-led tour of the exhibition Art of the American Indians.

Undermain Reads: Ilira Presented in partnership with Undermain Theatre

Saturday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Undermain Theatre, voted “Best Theatre” by D magazine in 2010, will present a staged reading

of Ilira, a play by renowned playwright Thomas Riccio. Ilira, an Inuit word meaning “a kind of

fear; a blend of awe with intimidation, like looking at a winter storm,” is set in 1911 and tells

the story of two Inuit hunters tried for murder under the “white man’s law” for the first time in

Inuit history. Join Thomas Riccio for a Q&A session following the reading.

Gallery TalksSelected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.

Learn more about Art of the American Indians and discover works of art in the DMA’s collections

with Museum staff and guest speakers.

Cool ThursdaysEvery Thursday, June, July, and August

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5)

Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including

live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.

julyFirst TuesdayTuesday, July 5, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Free

Art of the American Indians requires an additional ticket.

Enjoy free general admission and a fun-filled day of

hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery

activities, and performances for children of all ages, and

meet North American animals from the Dallas Zoo.

Toddler Art: Pattern DetectivesFree with admission; pre-registration required.

To register call 214-922-1312.

Friday, July 8, 11:00 a.m.–noon, orTuesday, July 12, 11:00 a.m.–noon, orFriday, July 15, 11:00 a.m.–noon

For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up!

Families will search for patterns in the Art of the

American Indians exhibition and then play with

new friends in Arturo’s Nest.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.–midnight

Celebrate the exhibition Art of the American Indians

with special performances by Yellow Bird, an Apache

performance group, tours, artist demonstrations,

Creativity Challenges, and more.

Late Night Lecture with Charles C. Mann Presented by the Boshell Family

Lecture Series on Archaeology

Friday, July 15, 9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Reservations recommended; reserve your seat online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or by phone at 214-922-1818.

Drawing from archaeological, anthropological, scientific, and literary evidence, award-winning

author Charles C. Mann will present new visions of the Americas before the arrival of the

Europeans. His bestselling book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, was

awarded the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Keck Award for the best book of the year.

American Indian CelebrationFriday, July 15–Saturday, July 16

Kick off the weekend with the Late Night on Friday, July 15. Then join us during the weekend

for traditional Native American dance and music performances by the Apache group Yellw Bird,

art-making activities, family films, talks, and tours of the exhibition.

Gallery TalksSelected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.

Investigate themes and motifs in American Indian art and throughout the Museum’s collections.

Studio CreationsSaturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Learn about materials used in the Art of the American Indians exhibition with a family gallery

guide and then find a variety of materials in the Art Studio to create your own work of art.

Cool ThursdaysEvery Thursday, June, July, and August

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5)

Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including

live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.

augustPerformances in the GalleriesSaturday, August 13, 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy music and dance performances inspired by the Museum’s collections and the Art of the

American Indians exhibition.

Gallery TalksSelected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Gallery Talks in the Art of the American Indians exhibition require an exhibition ticket.

Learn more about Art of the American Indians and works of art in the DMA’s collections with

Museum staff, scholars, curators, and artists.

Cool ThursdaysEvery Thursday, June, July, and August

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Half-price admission ($5 general admission, $8 exhibition) and parking ($5)

Get out of the heat and enjoy the exhibition and exciting programming all day, including

live music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., films, family experiences, artist encounters, and more.

septemberClosing Weekend CelebrationSaturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your last chance to see Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection before

the exhibition leaves Dallas.

plan your visitMuseum Hours

Be a Member!Join for as little as $75. Benefits include free admission to the Museum and to most special exhibitions, and free parking in the Museum’s underground garage. For membership

information, call 214-922-1247 or e-mail membership@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Exhibition AdmissionAdmission to Art of the American Indians requires a special ticket: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students with ID, $12 for groups of ten or more. DMA members and children under 12 FREE. Exhibition tickets include general admission to the Museum (adults $10, seniors 65+ $7, students w/Texas ID, $5).

Group SalesDon’t miss a unique opportunity to book a tour. Private tours and discounted admission are available for groups of ten or more. Group tickets are $12. To schedule a tour, contact Group Sales at 214-922-1222 or e-mail groupsales@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Parking, Shopping, DiningFor your convenience, on-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10. Motor coach parking is available on surrounding streets. The Museum Store offers unique gifts, books, jewelry, note cards, and more. The DMA Cafe is open daily for lunch as well as on Thursday evenings.

Programs for Students and TeachersVisit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Education for information about programs for students and

teachers related to the Art of the American Indians exhibition. Offerings include Museum visits

and teacher workshops.

Monday Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday Friday, Saturday,

and Sunday

Closed 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Credits

David Young, Chief (Cayuse) riding a masked horse (detail), Photo by Lee Moorhouse, ca. 1900, National Anthropological Archives #03073, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; Frontlet, ca. 1840–70, Tsimshian or Coast Tsimshian, Northern British Columbia mainland and islands, maple, paint, abalone shell, Native copper repair on back, twine, and string, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0177, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Polar Bear Figure, ca. A.D. 100–600, Prehistoric Eskimo (Ipuitak), ivory, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0225, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Dish (detail), ca. 1840–60, Haida, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Dall mountain sheep horn, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0181, Photograph by Richard Walker; Coat (detail), ca. 1785–1800, Naskapi (Innu), Quebec, Native tanned caribou skin, pigments, and sinew thread, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0630, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Bag, ca. 1840–60, Seneca, Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), New York, wool, glass beads, silk lining, and glazed cotton lining, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0690, Photograph by Richard Walker; Female Figure (detail), ca. 1830, Haida, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada, hardwood (possibly crabapple), wool, and paint, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0186, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Wolf Clan Hair Comb, ca. 1989, Stan Hill (1921–2003), Mohawk (Turtle Clan), Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), Ontario, antler, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0753, Photograph by Richard Walker; Hemis Kachina, ca. 1900–20, Hopi, Arizona, cottonwood and pigments, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0428, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Moccasins, 1847–53, Huron (Wendat), Quebec, black-dyed skin, moosehair, cotton thread, silk lining, binding, and ribbon, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0038A–B, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Jar, ca. 1925, Maria (1887–1980) and Julian (1885–1943) Martinez, San Ildefonso, New Mexico, clay and pigments, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0575, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Bowl, ca. 1800–50, Wasco-Wishram, Lower Columbia River, Washington, Bighorn sheep horn, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0148, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Drawing Book (detail), 1880–81, Black Hawk (1832?–89?), Sans Arcs Sioux (Lakota), South Dakota, paper and ink and pencil on paper, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0614, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor; Tabbed Skin Bag (detail), ca. 1790, Ottawa or Ojibwa (Anishinaabe), Great Lakes Region, black-dyed deerskin, porcupine quills, silk binding, hair tassels, and tin cones, Thaw Collection, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y., T0008, Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor

see the exhibition and enjoy these events all summer

first tuesdays

gallery talks

free admissionevery thursday, 6–9 p.m.half-price june–august

third fridays, 6 p.m.–midnight every wednesday, 12.15 p.m.

booksmART festival1st annual

A FREE day of fun celebrating literature and the arts for families and children of all ages

Saturday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Free

authors • artists • illustrators • workshops • music •

gallery tours • storytelling • games

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Hundreds of experiences.Have one of your own.

Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection is organized by the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The exhibition in Dallas is presented by

This exhibition has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius. Air transportation in Dallas is provided by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by The Dallas Zoo is a community partner.

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Chase presents Jazz Under the Stars.

Promotional support provided by / and by Mix 102.9.

Free concertsThursday nights8:00 p.m.Ross Avenue Plaza(corner of Ross Avenue & Harwood Street)

Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars! Enjoy some of the finest artists on the jazz scene. Food and drinks are available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Come early for the best seat!

May 12 Havana NRG!

May 19 UNT One O’Clock Lab Band

May 26 Sharel Cassity Quintet

June 2 Natural Change Featuring Tony Blaine and Paul Rogers

June 9 Tim Ries and The Rolling Stones Project featuring Bernard Fowler

June 16 Rosana Eckert