New Members Show

New Members Show January 4 to 30, 2010 Reception: January 10, 2 to 4 Curator: Elizabeth Padgett

Sculpture & 3-D Art

The TVAA Downtown Gallery in the Plaza of the Americas will present the 2010 Sculpture & 3-D Design exhibition, curated by David Hickman, during the month of September. 3-D…three-dimensional form…having height, width, and depth. For this show, artists are limited only by this definition. Work may be representational or abstract, freestanding or wall hangings, and created from any materials. Reception: September 5, 2 to 4 pm. To download a show prospectus, click below. Prospectus PDF | Prospectus Doc To learn … Continue reading

Exhibit opportunities

Annual exhibits include: the spring Member Show, the Citation Show in the fall and a Spring High School Show. There are additional exhibits, some are open shows that accept entries by non-members. Continue reading

Become a member

Benefits of TVAA membership include the opportunity to belong to an established and respected organization with over 60 years in the Dallas Arts Community. Continue reading

About TVAA

The TVAA mission is to encourage artists and to promote art in Texas. Enriching the Dallas art scene: The Texas Visual Arts Association inspires communication and cooperation between artists and the Dallas community by providing exhibitions in painting, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, computer generated art, photography, and mixed media. TVAA offers educational workshops, seminars, and tours of major museum and private collections. TVAA served in  promoting the development of the Dallas Arts District and The Contemporary, originally known as D’Art. … Continue reading

About the gallery

Twelve month-long exhibits are held at TVAA’s gallery in the Plaza of the America’s building in downtown Dallas. Creative themed shows, guest artist exhibits, and jewelry trunk shows are featured. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 to 4. TVAA Downtown Gallery Plaza of the Americas 700 N. Pearl Street, Suite G207 Dallas, Texas  75201 (972) 951-7879 Gallery located on the lobby concourse above the skating rink, Suite G207 Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm The gallery is available … Continue reading

Citation 2010

Citation 2010 exhibition is scheduled for October 4 to 31 at PFamily Arts in Plano. This year’s Citation juror is Billy Hassell. Juror: Billy Hassell Reception: TBD Chairperson: Robin Gary Co-Chairperson: Gaby Pruitt PFamily Arts 4017 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75093 Citation 2010 prospectus: PDF front | PDF back

Earth & Fire

Earth and Fire is the theme of the November exhibit at the gallery. Curated by Bobbie McCrea and Donna Sarafis. November 8 – December 3, 2010. More information soon

Sacredness of Death

The TVAA gallery in the Plaza of the Americas is hosting The Sacredness of Death during the month of October and the first week of November. This show is based on El Dia de Los Muertos – the Day of the Dead celebrations. The Sacredness of Death October 1 – November 6 Reception October 31, 2 to 5 Curated by Dorothy Clarke and Fermin Coronado TVAA Downtown Gallery Digital entry deadline, August 21 Prospectus

Nostalgia

Nostalgia was a first-time exhibition collaboration between the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco and Texas Visual Arts Association. Continue reading

Locations

Find addresses, directions, and hours of operation for the locations of most TVAA events on this page. Continue reading

Sponsor lists

2008 Donors, High School Show Gail Cope Dallas, TX Wilma Dennis Memorial Award Mr. and Mrs. Peter Forster Washington, D.C. Margaret Thompson Memorial Award Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Frenk Dallas, TX John Thompson Memorial Award Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Frenk Dallas, TX Dr. Jacob L. Kay Memorial Award John Voelker Dallas, TX Mr. Calvin Axtell Asel Art Supply Dallas, TX Steve Beasley Beasley Fine Art Photography Dallas, TX Mrs. Carol Niedermeyer The Frame Up/Mullican Art Supply Dallas, TX Mrs. Karen … Continue reading

Sponsorship

Texas Visual Arts Association is a non-profit organization operated for the encouragement and enrichment of visual artists in all media. The primary goal of TVAA is to provide a venue for the education and exhibitions of professional artists as well as to provide an opportunity for artists of diverse backgrounds to promote public awareness, involvement and support from the community. With a 60-year history in Dallas, TVAA has been fortunate to have many sponsors for its programs. Donations from our … Continue reading