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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Registration for the 26th Annual Art Connection Members Show is Now Open, Thematic Challenge Announced
May 21, 2026
Register Your Artwork Now To Be Part of the Annual Art Connection Members Show About the Show: Since 2001, Irving Arts Center has held a non-juried exhibition featuring art created by our Art Connection members. During this show, artwork by professional and non-professional artists hangs side by side in the beautiful Main Gallery and the adjoining Focus Gallery. Existing and new Art Connection members are invited to submit art for this year’s show being held June 20-August 1. Awards will ...
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...

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June 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.
June 6, 2026
2:00 pm
Bailamos? The Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel invite you to a very special performance for the group’s 17th anniversary on Saturday, June 6, at Irving Arts Center. Enjoy music, dance performances and traditional customs of Mexican heritage during featuring performances by Trio Caimanes USA, Mariachi Garibaldi, Caimanes Jarochos, and Don Temo y sus Principitos. About the Mayahuel Ballet […]
June 6, 2026
7:00 pm
This high energy showcase features dancers ages 2-18 lighting up the stage in a variety of styles from ballet to hip-hop and everything in between. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic mix of recreational and competitive routines highlighting the talent, growth and dedication of our dancers all season long. It’s a day of sparkle, rhythm and […]
June 7, 2026
10:00 am
Step into an extraordinary evening of connection, inspiration, transformation and music with internationally-acclaimed teacher, channeler, and musician Lee Harris.  Drawing on his gifts and more than two decades of working with tens of thousands worldwide, Lee will share timely messages that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities of our changing world.  Lee reads the […]
June 11, 2026
7:00 pm
A Lovely Comedy by One of the Greatest Playwrights of Our Time Directed by Kristal Seid Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that’s sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong, and Daphne cries out in a panic, “Save me, gods of ancient Greece!”…and […]
June 12, 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 […]
June 14, 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 […]
June 14, 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 […]
June 14, 2026
2:00 pm
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June 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.
June 6, 2026
2:00 pm
Bailamos? The Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel invite you to a very special performance for the group’s 17th anniversary on Saturday, June 6, at Irving Arts Center. Enjoy music, dance performances and traditional customs of Mexican heritage during featuring performances by Trio Caimanes USA, Mariachi Garibaldi, Caimanes Jarochos, and Don Temo y sus Principitos. About the Mayahuel Ballet […]
June 6, 2026
7:00 pm
This high energy showcase features dancers ages 2-18 lighting up the stage in a variety of styles from ballet to hip-hop and everything in between. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic mix of recreational and competitive routines highlighting the talent, growth and dedication of our dancers all season long. It’s a day of sparkle, rhythm and […]
June 7, 2026
10:00 am
Step into an extraordinary evening of connection, inspiration, transformation and music with internationally-acclaimed teacher, channeler, and musician Lee Harris.  Drawing on his gifts and more than two decades of working with tens of thousands worldwide, Lee will share timely messages that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities of our changing world.  Lee reads the […]
June 11, 2026
7:00 pm
A Lovely Comedy by One of the Greatest Playwrights of Our Time Directed by Kristal Seid Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that’s sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong, and Daphne cries out in a panic, “Save me, gods of ancient Greece!”…and […]
June 12, 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 […]
June 14, 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 […]
June 14, 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 […]
June 14, 2026
2:00 pm
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