Jesuit Dallas Museum
The Jesuit Dallas Museum is a remarkable center for innovative visual arts. Expand your artistic horizons in a memorable complex of galleries and courtyards, all housed in a bustling high school for boys. Take part in one of our spirited programs that focus on the role of the arts in shaping the soul and inspiring discovery. Join us for a tour of a unique collection that seeks to make the commonplace beautiful and meaningful.
For information regarding the museum, contact the museum director, Lynn Adamic at 972.387.8700 x383 or ladamic@jesuitcp.org.
ArtQuest November 13, 2010
ArtQuest 2010 "That's Art-Rageous!" is the annual art gala and auction benefiting the Jesuit Dallas Museum and features dinner and wine, big board and silent auctions, casino gaming, music, raffle and wine pull. The auction features private tours of studios and galleries, paintings, sculptures, autographed books, antiques, student art, jewelry, and many objet d'art for the home. All proceeds from ArtQuest benefit The Jesuit Dallas Museum.
All North Texas Artists: An Art-Rageous Opportunity to Show
Celebrating its 10th year, the format for the 2010 competition will be an open call for all eligible entries, rather than by invitation only. The ArtQuest Juried Exhibition, October 18th - 22nd, is the cornerstone and kick-off event for the Jesuit Dallas Museum annual gala auction. Accepted entries from local artists compete across all media categories during a 5-day exhibition in the Terry Center on the campus of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. Entry deadline is October 8th. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best of Show will be presented at the Artists' Reception October 27th, where jurors, JDM trustees, benefactors and patrons will gather to welcome and acknowledge the exhibiting artists.
The exhibited art will remain on display for the auction gala ArtQuest "That's Art-Rageous." In addition, all exhibiting artists will receive program billing featuring their artwork and biography. Best of Show winning artwork will be accepted into the Jesuit Dallas Museum permanent collection. All other artwork will be donated to the ArtQuest auction, to be sold to the highest bidder. All proceeds will be donated to the Jesuit Dallas Museum.
For an application and to learn more click here.
For information on volunteering for this fun event, to make a donation or to underwrite, contact Museum Director Lynn Adamic, ladamic@jesuitcp.org or ArtQuest Chairman Owen Hartmann, owenhartmann@tx.rr.com.
Ladies' Bunko Night Benefiting ArtQuest: October 5
For "Ladies Night Out" to roll in the start of the school year and enjoy an evening filled with fun, come to the Jesuit Terry Center Tuesday October 5th, at 7:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and the $30 registration fee includes all gaming for the evening and a "floozie" souvenir, wine, beer and snacks. Seats are limited. Register by Wednesday, September 29th. Click here to register.
Jesuit Student Art Competition Winners
First Place: Nick Baker '11 "Cool Winding Forest"
Second Place: Paul Burdiss, '12, "Untitled" (Scratchboard Lion)
Ryan Cunningham, '12 "Untitled" (Scratchboard Dragon)
Third Place: Santiago Nava, '11, "Apple"
Honorable Mention: Blake Vierling, '11, "Spartans"
Robert Hernandez, '12 "Metamorphosis"
Museum Tours
The Museum welcomes the public to tour our permanent collection and view special exhibitions. Friendly docents guide visitors through Jesuit College Prep for an engaging look at some of the more that 400 pieces in the center. Admission is free of charge.
Tours are available between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. weekdays when school is in session. Special arrangements can be made on occasion for altertative dates and times. We prefer a weeks notice, but other requests will be considered.
To arrange a tour, email ladamic@jesuitcp.org, please provide your name, address, phone number, name of organization if applies, number of people on tour, requested day and time. or phone 972-387-8700, extension 383.
The Jesuit Art League is the social, volunteer organization that supports the Jesuit Dallas Museum, an unique treasure. The Art League provides service to our school and community; presents unique and interesting arts-related events to our members; and raises funds to care for and expand our collection.
Click here for Art League calendar
Museum Membership form http://www.jesuitcp.org/Document.Doc?id=99
Art League Interest form http://www.jesuitcp.org/Document.Doc?id=98