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Dallas’ Museum for Contemporary Art. Always Different. Always Free.

Dallas Contemporary’s mission is to present the art of our time to the public: to document new directions in art through rotating exhibitions, publications, and learning programs for visitors of all ages. As a contemporary arts institution that grapples with timely and complex issues in one of the fastest growing metroplexes in our nation, we firmly believe in the power of artists' ideas and voices to chronicle and transform society.

10/21/2026

Announcing AURORA Biennial x Dallas Contemporary: Monira Al Qadiri

We’re excited to announce the beginning of AURORA’s 7th Biennial, States of Becoming, at the Dallas Contemporary with the opening of Monira Al Qadiri’s works, Alien Technologies and Diver.

Monira Al Qadiri is a Berlin-based Kuwaiti artist whose multifaceted practice spans sculpture, installation, film, and performance. Primarily grounded in research into the cultural histories of the Gulf region, her work examines petro-culture, global extraction histories, and their ecological and cultural consequences. She interprets the Gulf’s petro-culture through speculative scenarios that take inspiration from science fiction, autobiography, traditional practices, and pop culture, resulting in uncanny and covertly subversive works.

Curated by Tairone Bastien, this exhibition is collaboration between AURORA and Dallas Contemporary running from November 4 to December 6, 2026.

10/19/2026

Congratulations to Dallas-based artist Francisco Moreno on receiving the 2026 Summer Bravo Award for Innovation from TACA for Historia Sintética!

Presented at Dallas Contemporary and curated by Thomas Feulmer, Historia Sintética explores history, myth, and identity through a captivating blend of Old Master painting traditions, Mexican symbolism, science fiction, surrealism, and imaginative storytelling.

The TACA Bravo Awards recognize bold, impactful work across Dallas County, celebrating the artists and arts organizations moving our creative community forward. We’re proud to have presented this extraordinary exhibition and thrilled to see Francisco’s innovative work recognized.

Join us in celebrating Francisco and this well-deserved honor!

10/16/2026

A look back at a night that brought our community together through art and a shared purpose.

As the culmination of Dallas Contemporary’s week of fundraising, Club Rosa was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together to support the arts and champion a future where contemporary art remains accessible to all.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, brought their energy, and supported our mission. We’re so grateful for a community that continues to show up for DC and make our work possible.

The night may be over, but the impact continues.

Video and photo by WASI Creative.

10/15/2026

Candela in the press.

The story of Candela continues! We’re honored to see Dallas Contemporary’s unforgettable evening celebrated in the pages of PaperCity Dallas, Vogue Latinoamérica and TOWN&COUNTRY.

From the art and atmosphere to the community that made it all possible, explore the stories capturing the spirit of Candela.

Read the full features on our press page at our link in bio.

10/12/2026

In How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning, Iván Argote challenges the colonial structures built into our cities—

“I think we should, and we deserve, and we need to create new symbols in our city and create new ways to talk about their memory... And celebrate people who are not celebrated in the city.”
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Iván Argote: How To Move a Monument On A Tuesday Morning is curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas and was made possible through the generous support of FoundRae. Additional support is provided by KHAITE, The Dallas Art Fair Foundation, The Augustus Owen Foundation, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Concepto Studio, Danielle Hunter + Shane Sealy, Carly + Micah Nance, Janelle + Alden Pinnell, Christina + Sal Jafar, and Tammy Cotton Hartnett.

10/09/2026

October at DC: A month of gathering around art, ideas, and community. Be a part of the conversation and experience Iván Argote’s “How To Move a Monument On A Tuesday Morning”.

DC Gallery Tours: Conduit Gallery
Saturday, October 10 | 4:00PM | Conduit Gallery
Free admission | Member-Exclusive Event

DC Stories Tour: Iván Argote
Saturday, October 17 | 1:00PM | 161 Glass St. Dallas, TX
Free Admission

DC Process Tour: Iván Argote
Sunday, October 25 | 1:00PM | 161 Glass St. Dallas, TX
Free Admission

DIGNIDAD Community Day
Thursday, October 29 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | 161 Glass St. Dallas, TX
Free Admission
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Iván Argote: How To Move a Monument On A Tuesday Morning is curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas and was made possible through the generous support of FoundRae. Additional support is provided by KHAITE, The Dallas Art Fair Foundation, The Augustus Owen Foundation, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Concepto Studio, Danielle Hunter + Shane Sealy, Carly + Micah Nance, Janelle + Alden Pinnell, Christina + Sal Jafar, and Tammy Cotton Hartnett.

10/06/2026

We were honored to celebrate the opening of Iván Argote’s “How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning”.

Last weekend’s celebration brought together the artists, supporters, and neighbors who shape this museum, and gave the exhibition a warm welcome. Our gratitude to everyone who attended.

In “How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning”, Iván Argote brings together video, sculpture, and bas-relief to reconsider how public monuments shape collective memory, political power, and our understanding of history. Through humor, imagination, and playful interventions, his work challenges the supposed permanence of these structures and invites viewers to envision new possibilities for the stories they represent.

“How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning” is on view at Dallas Contemporary now through January 31st.
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Iván Argote: How To Move a Monument On A Tuesday Morning is curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas and was made possible through the generous support of FoundRae. Additional support is provided by KHAITE, The Dallas Art Fair Foundation, The Augustus Owen Foundation, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Concepto Studio, Danielle Hunter + Shane Sealy, Carly + Micah Nance, Janelle + Alden Pinnell, Christina + Sal Jafar, and Tammy Cotton Hartnett.

10/03/2026

What does it mean to move a monument? And why a Tuesday morning?

In this interview, artist Iván Argote shares the inspiration behind the title of his newest exhibition, How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning, offering a glimpse into the ideas, questions, and perspectives that shape his work.

Through sculpture, moving images, and the reimagining of public monuments, Argote invites us to reconsider the histories we inherit, the spaces we share, and the stories we choose to remember.

Join us tonight for the opening of How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning at Dallas Contemporary!

161 Glass St., Dallas
Tonight | 7–9 PM
Free admission | RSVP through the link in our bio

Members and VIPs are invited to join us at 6 PM for an exclusive preview. We look forward to welcoming you into the exhibition!

Photography: Jessica Issacs

10/02/2026

A wonderful afternoon celebrating the arrival of Iván Argote’s How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning at Dallas Contemporary.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a special luncheon honoring Argote and his newest exhibition, curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas. We look forward to welcoming our community to experience the work for themselves.

Join us this tomorrow, October 3, for our Fall 2026 Exhibition Opening Celebration!
Members and VIPs are invited to join us one hour early at 6 PM for an exclusive preview before the celebration opens to the public.

Dallas Contemporary | 161 Glass St., Dallas
Saturday, October 3 | 7–9 PM
Free admission, RSVP at our Linkinbio

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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