Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sun, 1-5 p.m.
Through May 23 – Annual Texas & Neighbors Five State Competition
Main Gallery
The Irving Art Association and the Irving Arts Center present the annual Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition. The juried competition features artwork in a variety of mediums from artists in five states: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Louisiana. This project supported by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Reception & Awards Ceremony is 2-5 p.m. on April 26.
Through May 24 – Legends of Dallas Theatre: Photographs by Mark Oristano
Focus Gallery
Well-known photographer Mark Oristano delves into the playful and serious sides of some of Dallas’ most legendary and up-and-coming performers and directors. In his exhibition, Oristano captures images of Robyn Baker Flatt and Paul Baker, Coy Covington, Steve Jones, Randel Wright and Denise Lee, among others.
Through June 7 – Connie Jordan: Paintings
Dupree Lobby
Abstract paintings by Irving artist Connie Jordan.
Through June 14 – Rodgers & Hammerstein and the Golden Age of Broadway Musicals
Carpenter Lobby
Approximately 25 posters and window cards promoting various productions of musicals by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, including those of earlier partnerships with Lorenz Hart and Jerome Kern. Posters featuring the works of Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George and Ira Gershwin and Frank Loesser are included as well. On loan from the Thomas G. Neumiller Performing Arts Poster and Research Collection at the Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences in Peoria, IL.
May 30 to June 21 – Winner's Exhibit: Award winning artwork from Irving Art Association's Annual Juried Show
Focus Gallery
Featuring approximately 20 award-winning works from Irving Art Association's annual juried membership show.
May 30 to July 26 – “Looking In: Earth from Space” and “Looking Out: Space from Earth”
Main Gallery
Two part exhibition featuring high resolutions images of Earth and space. Looking In: Earth from Space depicts images of Earth's river systems, volcanoes, forest and other natural elements as captured by NASA satellites. Looking Out: Space from Earth features spectacular images of space including solar flares, deep space formations and a sunset on Mars taken by robot-operated cameras. Toured by the South Carolina State Museum Touring Exhibitions Program (TEP
EVENTS
Saturday, May 16 – A Tribute to Jerry Herman : Classic Broadway Favorites
8 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Irving Chorale honors award-winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman by performing classic Broadway favorites from Hello, Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel and La Cage Aux Folles.
$10-20, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com for tickets.
Tuesday, May 19 – Musical Climax
7:30 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving performs Weber's Overture to Oberon, Ginastera's Concerto for Harp with soloist Naoko Stromberg and Brahms' Symphony No. 1.
$8-15, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com for tickets.
May 29 to June 13 – All My Sons
2:30 & 8 p.m., three weekends
Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by ICT MainStage – World War II drama depicting the lives of two American families that are torn apart by the repercussions of the war. By Arthur Miller.
$13-18, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com for tickets.
Sunday, June 7 – Forcher Dance Center Recital
1-6 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall
Free performance featuring the talented ballerinas of Forcher Dance Center.
June 15-20 – Theater Camp: It Came from Beyond!
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Art Lab
With the help of Missoula Children’s Theatre, campers will perform in a full-scale production of Betty Lou and the Country Beast. Grades 1-12.
$191, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com to register
June 19-28 – The King and I
2:30 & 8 p.m., three weekends
Carpenter Performance Hall
Presented by Lyric Stage – Music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic fully produced with a full orchestra.
$21-51, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com for tickets.
June 22-26 – Teen Scene Camp: Art Quest
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Art Lab
Irving Arts Center
Digital printmaking, mixed media, silk screening and encaustic. Full and half day options available. Ages 13-16.
$96-191, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com to register
For more information about these events visit www.IrvingArtsCenter.com or call (972) 252-ARTS (2787).
A complete listing of events and tickets are available online at www.IrvingArtsCenter.com. Administration hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gallery hours are from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. and one hour prior to performances. Purchase tickets via phone at (972) 252-ARTS or online at www.IrvingArtsCenter.com.
The Irving Arts Center is a department of the City of Irving and is located at 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Sponsors include the City of Irving Arts Board and The Texas Commission on the Arts. The Arts Center is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information contact the Irving Arts Center at (972) 252-7558.
