Today’s Friday Photos features a selection of pieces from the Dallas Museum of Art’s permanent collection that were purchased with the Texas Artists Fund. The DMA is dedicated to supporting Texas artists through acquisitions, Awards to Artists grants, and exhibitions such as the upcoming DallasSITES: Charting Contemporary Art 1963 to Present, a show that celebrates the history of the North Texas art scene and opens here at the DMA on May 26, 2013.
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Featured Works:
- Helen Altman, Pig, 1995, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund and gift of Karol Howard and George Morton.
- Kelli Connell, Giggle, 2002, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- James Drake, Valley of the World, 1994, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Adrian Esperanza, Here and There, 2002, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Patrick Faulhaber, Glo, 1997, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Sam Gummelt, Jacksboro, 1971, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund
- Benny Joseph, Couple Dancing, Eldorado Ballroom, Houston, negative 1962, print 1988, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Barbara Maples, Plastic Boxes 2, c. 1967-1968, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Nic Nicosia, Untitled (Floor Painting), 2009, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- John Pomara, Deadline No. 5, 2001, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
- Allison V. Smith, Hall Pass. February 2006. Marathon, TX, 2006, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Artists Fund.
Alex Vargo
McDermott Intern for Gallery Teaching