Dallas is home to a large district appropriately called the Dallas Arts District. It is made up of about 3.3 miles of different establishments, approximately 32 that participate in the Art Walk. Many of the participants allow free public access so as long as the place is open, you can go in and explore. That helps so much, especially since we are so close to the holidays! You can enjoy the Art Walk on a random afternoon when you can’t think of anything else to do. You can take a tourist friend out there to enjoy what the Dallas Arts District has to offer or even go on a lovely date there.
The Dallas Museum of Art is located in the center of the district and has FREE general admission! The museum is home to two stories of art from around the world and different time periods. You can also go to a certain section where you can test out your own art skills and create your own masterpieces (also free).
Another establishment is the Nasher Sculpture Center where you can go enjoy some more art, but expect to see some interesting yet almost otherworldly sculptures here. The admission is FREE every first Saturday of the month; other than that, entry is $10 (or $5 with student ID). You can also enjoy or freak out with the headless statues in the large outdoor section of the museum.
These are just a couple of things you can (and should) check out in the Dallas Arts District, whether you are a local, visiting, or just want to explore the city. This is one of the sloth’s favorite places to enjoy and when he has visitors, it is usually the first place he takes them. The best thing about the Art Walk is that it is self-guided and most things are free. So enjoy this big great city and prepare to be amazed! Have fun!
Map from http://www.publicartwalkdallas.org
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