Irving Arts Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated visual and performing arts facility located in the heart of Dallas / Fort Worth. The 10-acre complex features two fully-equipped theaters; five galleries with rotating exhibitions; meeting, classroom, reception and rehearsal facilities; and a verdant sculpture garden. The galleries are free to view and open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5pm.

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Celebrate Black History Month with Irving Arts and Culture
January 21, 2026
Experience art, history, and community all month long This February, celebrate Black History Month with Irving Arts and Culture through a vibrant lineup of events and exhibitions that honor the history, creativity, and contributions of Black Americans. Residents and visitors are invited to explore inspiring art, meaningful stories, and engaging programs designed to educate, connect, and celebrate community. Please note: The Black History Month programs and exhibits mentioned in this art...
33rd Annual Tree Decorating Competition Winners Announced
January 8, 2026
Happy New Year! The results for the 33rd Annual Tree Decorating Competition are in!First, second and third place winners earned cash prizes in three different categories:  Schools/School Groups; Arts & Culture Groups; and Non-Profits / Service Organizations.  Brandenburg Elementary PTO is the winner of the 33rd Annual Tree Decorating Competition in the Schools/School Group Category with 543 votes via Facebook and in-person voting. In second place with 435 votes is The Bo...
25th Annual Art Connection Members Show Winners Announced
November 7, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, the 25th Annual Art Connection Members Show Award Winners were announced. Voting remains open through the remainder of the exhibition via Facebook and Instagram for the Viewer’s Choice Thematic Challenge Competition. Each like/heart through November 22 counts as a vote. Congratulations to the following winners, as decided by 2025 Awards Judge, Jessica Fuentes. Jessica is a writer, arts professional, and artist whose work has appeared in ...

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April 2026
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dallas. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and ABBA at Irving Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Carpenter Hall @ Irving Arts Center 📅 Dates […]
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dallas. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bad Bunny at Irving Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Carpenter Hall @ Irving Arts Center 📅 Dates and […]
April 30, 2026
8:45 pm
May 2026
FREE guided tours are offered the first Saturday of every month at 2PM. No reservation required. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time.  The galleries are open from noon to 5PM Tuesday through Saturday.
May 2, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us the first Thursday of each month, at 10am at Irving Arts Center for stories and art! Explore new stories and fun art projects during this creative story time that combines art and children’s literature. Create a take-home art project and then browse the galleries with your kids as part of this fun AND […]
May 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This exhibition features paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by Texas artists Larry Graeber and Marilyn Jolly. Both have an affinity for found and salvaged materials and an interest in the associations those materials suggest. They also share a clear sense of play and improvisation in their work balanced by their use of structure, pattern, […]
May 9, 2026 - June 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Pianist Stefano Brizzi will be the featured artist.  Program includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor.        Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to performances Contact: 972.252.2787 (ARTS)  
May 9, 2026
7:30 pm
Irving Arts Center offers the perfect framework for adults and children to make art together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center. Find inspiration in the gallery exhibitions, holidays and the seasons as families make art, friends and fun! NEW! During Second Sunday Fundays, take advantage of a docent-led guided tour of the galleries […]
May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Open Studio for Teens (Free) Open Studio for Teens is a free artmaking program held on the second Sunday of each month. Together with artists and educators, teens can explore new materials and innovative techniques through hands-on projects that draw inspiration from themes and artists featured in the Arts Center’s collection and exhibitions. The program […]
May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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April 2026
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dallas. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and ABBA at Irving Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Carpenter Hall @ Irving Arts Center 📅 Dates […]
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dallas. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bad Bunny at Irving Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Carpenter Hall @ Irving Arts Center 📅 Dates and […]
April 30, 2026
8:45 pm
May 2026
FREE guided tours are offered the first Saturday of every month at 2PM. No reservation required. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time.  The galleries are open from noon to 5PM Tuesday through Saturday.
May 2, 2026
2:00 pm
Join us the first Thursday of each month, at 10am at Irving Arts Center for stories and art! Explore new stories and fun art projects during this creative story time that combines art and children’s literature. Create a take-home art project and then browse the galleries with your kids as part of this fun AND […]
May 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This exhibition features paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by Texas artists Larry Graeber and Marilyn Jolly. Both have an affinity for found and salvaged materials and an interest in the associations those materials suggest. They also share a clear sense of play and improvisation in their work balanced by their use of structure, pattern, […]
May 9, 2026 - June 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Pianist Stefano Brizzi will be the featured artist.  Program includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor.        Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to performances Contact: 972.252.2787 (ARTS)  
May 9, 2026
7:30 pm
Irving Arts Center offers the perfect framework for adults and children to make art together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center. Find inspiration in the gallery exhibitions, holidays and the seasons as families make art, friends and fun! NEW! During Second Sunday Fundays, take advantage of a docent-led guided tour of the galleries […]
May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Open Studio for Teens (Free) Open Studio for Teens is a free artmaking program held on the second Sunday of each month. Together with artists and educators, teens can explore new materials and innovative techniques through hands-on projects that draw inspiration from themes and artists featured in the Arts Center’s collection and exhibitions. The program […]
May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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