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
The classic fairytale of love, jealousy and friendship has been reworked into a stunning, family-oriented ballet production. Momentum Dance Company’s “Snow White” is sure to have you on the edge of your seat, immersed in the story as it is beautifully portrayed by their dancers. Come join Snow White as she flees from the evil […]
April 24, 2026
7:00 pm
Experience the ultimate fusion of sight and sound in this all-new show from Cirque de la Symphonie. High-powered vocalists and the Irving Symphony Orchestra turn up the volume on your favorite tunes by the Beatles, the Eagles, Aerosmith, Journey, and more. All the while, a troupe of world-class circus artists – aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, and […]
April 25, 2026
7:30 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 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, […]
April 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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)  
April 22, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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April 2026
The classic fairytale of love, jealousy and friendship has been reworked into a stunning, family-oriented ballet production. Momentum Dance Company’s “Snow White” is sure to have you on the edge of your seat, immersed in the story as it is beautifully portrayed by their dancers. Come join Snow White as she flees from the evil […]
April 22, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the ultimate fusion of sight and sound in this all-new show from Cirque de la Symphonie. High-powered vocalists and the Irving Symphony Orchestra turn up the volume on your favorite tunes by the Beatles, the Eagles, Aerosmith, Journey, and more. All the while, a troupe of world-class circus artists – aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, and […]
April 22, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 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 Queen and ABBA at Irving Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Carpenter Hall @ Irving Arts Center 📅 Dates […]
April 22, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 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 22, 2026
8:45 pm - 10:00 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.
April 22, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 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, […]
April 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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)  
April 22, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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