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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September 2026
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 […]
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.
The Academy of Bangla Arts and Culture (ABAC) proudly presents “Kishore Kumar”, a special musical evening celebrating the timeless voice, music, and legacy of one of India’s most beloved playback singers. Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, melody, and unforgettable songs as ABAC and talented local artists come together to pay tribute to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate the opening of Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection (on view in the Main Gallery through Nov.14) with a FREE afternoon of art, creativity and fun for all ages! Explore the exhibit and discover how artists transform real currency from around the globe into collage, assemblage, paintings and sculptures that challenge what […]
FREE guided tours are offered the Second Sunday of every month at 2PM when we open the galleries up for Second Sunday Funday family arts and craft activities. No reservation required. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time. The galleries are open from noon to 5PM Tuesday through Saturday. *Note – in February, the […]
Irving Youth Theatre (an Entertainment Series of Irving outreach initiative) presents Shrek the Musical. Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and a cast of unforgettable fairy tale characters in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical adventure. Filled with heart, humor, and larger-than-life fun, Shrek The Musical proves that true beauty comes from within. Performance Times Friday, September […]
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September 2026
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 […]
September 3, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
September 5, 2026
2:00 pm
The Academy of Bangla Arts and Culture (ABAC) proudly presents “Kishore Kumar”, a special musical evening celebrating the timeless voice, music, and legacy of one of India’s most beloved playback singers. Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, melody, and unforgettable songs as ABAC and talented local artists come together to pay tribute to […]
September 12, 2026
7:00 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 […]
September 13, 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 […]
September 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection (on view in the Main Gallery through Nov.14) with a FREE afternoon of art, creativity and fun for all ages! Explore the exhibit and discover how artists transform real currency from around the globe into collage, assemblage, paintings and sculptures that challenge what […]
September 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE guided tours are offered the Second Sunday of every month at 2PM when we open the galleries up for Second Sunday Funday family arts and craft activities. No reservation required. Self-guided tours may be taken at any time. The galleries are open from noon to 5PM Tuesday through Saturday. *Note – in February, the […]
September 1, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Irving Youth Theatre (an Entertainment Series of Irving outreach initiative) presents Shrek the Musical. Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and a cast of unforgettable fairy tale characters in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical adventure. Filled with heart, humor, and larger-than-life fun, Shrek The Musical proves that true beauty comes from within. Performance Times Friday, September […]
September 1, 2026
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
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