Smithsonian Affiliation
Irving Art Center’s ongoing commitment to excellence was recognized by the Smithsonian through inclusion in its Affiliates program in 2007. This partnership gives Irving Arts Center the ability to borrow from the Smithsonian’s extensive collection of artifacts, incorporating selections from the 136-million object collection into future exhibitions. Other benefits include access to the Smithsonian’s educational resources and expertise in the fields of conservation, collections care and exhibition development. Irving Arts Center offers a dual membership for patrons with Smithsonian Affiliations through the Art Connection program.
About Smithsonian Affiliations
The program has established partnerships with 160 museums and educational and cultural organizations in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Panama and Puerto Rico since it was first established in 1996.
The program provides access to Smithsonian artifacts and outreach opportunities including curriculum development, lectures, traveling exhibitions, workshops, study tours and more.
Other Associations
City of Irving
Irving Community Television Network
Irving Chamber of Commerce
Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau
Irving Hotels
Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
Smithsonian Institution
Americans for the Arts
Association of Performing Arts Presenters
Dallas Art Dealers Association
Dance Council of North Texas
Dallas Fort Worth Area Tourism Council
International Association of Venue Managers
North Texas Business Council for the Arts
Southwest Presenters Association
Texans for the Arts
Texas Association of Museums
American Alliance of Museums
