Beginnings

The Jesuit Dallas Museum was incorporated in 1986 as a nonprofit institution.  While the Museum shares the campus of Jesuit College Preparatory School, it is separately chartered and governed by its own Board of Trustees. Through the vision of Clyde LeBlanc, S.J. and the generosity of a group of benefactors with personal art collections, an inaugural collection was installed. The collection has expanded to over 470 works, the result of subsequent gifts and loans of fine art.  Financial and material support from private and corporate donors, as well as prominent artists, has been essential to our expansion.

Today, this eclectic collection includes such diverse works as Russian Icons and contemporary kinetic sculptures.  With its unique diversity, the Museum offers an outstanding opportunity to understand art as a reflection of many cultures.

Mission

To enhance the educational experience of students and visitors in an atmosphere that promotes respect and appreciation for art through daily contact.

Community

Cultural images and ideas are shared on many levels at the Museum.  Work from artists as varied as Dali, Chihuly, Rauschenberg, Agam, Moroles, Gorman, and Goodacre inspire the viewer to explore both the known and unfamiliar worlds. Museum guides, who work with visitors of all ages, encourage discussion and questions.  Hands-on activities transform the viewer's experience to a tactile expression of sensory interpretation and universal understanding.

Visiting Artists

In fostering relationships with working artists, the JDM encourages and an appreciation for art and the ways in which it is made. Lectures, exhibits and the occasional hands-on demonstration allow for dynamic and organic exchange.