Jackson Pollock tends to bring out art enthusiasts of all ages, and his two iconic works in the Museum’s collection have always been an important stop for visitors. The Dallas Museum of Art has a long history with Pollock; we were the first museum in the world to acquire one of his “classic period” works (Cathedral), and the DMA’s Portrait and a Dream is widely considered to be his last major art statement. Since both of these iconic works are on view in the current exhibition Jackson Pollock: Blind Spots, we began exploring the archives and stumbled upon photos from a 1970s art tour focused on our impressive Pollock piece:
Preschoolers visit the DMFA and learn about Jackson Pollock in 1976.
Photo by Clint Grant, Dallas Morning News, October 29, 1976
And then get to try their hand at drip paintings.
Photo by Clint Grant, Dallas Morning News, October 29, 1976
Ten 3-5 year olds, who were participating in the Young Artists program started by Southern Methodist University’s fine arts education department, joined DMFA education staff at the Museum for an afternoon all about Pollock . . . and cookies.
See more photos in the November 21, 1976, article “What is Art?” by Clint Grant.
Hillary Bober is the Archivist at the Dallas Museum of Art.
sad the meaning in this era was a big New York event, while in Dallas Regionalism was very big due to Benton and Pollacks old teacher.