Avant-Garde Society

The Avant-Garde Society was born out of Raymond Nasher’s commitment to arts education and the desire to give members of the Nasher Sculpture Center the opportunity to participate in a meaningful and unique way with both the local and broader art communities.

The first event in October 2006 was called “In Pursuit of Picasso”, where members had the incredible opportunity to hear Raymond Nasher speak about building his collection and personal reminiscences behind his favorite pieces.

Embark with us on adventures to locations of artistic interest. These day trips include exclusive entrée into private collectors’ homes, artists’ studio tours, gallery and museum installations, as well as other special venues. Often in conjunction with a particular event, such as an art fair or museum opening, these special experiences are always educationally stimulating and a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow patrons better.

Join the Avant-Garde Society today to receive more information on our day trip opportunities and upcoming events.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Check back soon for more exciting opportunities with the Avant-Garde Society!

Saturday, April 8, 2017
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Dallas Art Fair Tour

Dallas Art Fair Director of Outreach & Cultivation, Brandon Kennedy, will lead members of the Avant-Garde Society through the fair highlighting artists and galleries of note.  

Learn more about Dallas Art Fair.

Space is limited, RSVP required. Please RSVP at [email protected]

Wedenesday, Dec 7, 2016
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Avant-Garde Society Holiday Party

Please join us for a tour of creative spaces in West Dallas including the Erin Cluley Gallery and The Platform. 

Learn more about the Erin Cluley Gallery and about The Platform.

Space is limited, RSVP required. Please RSVP at [email protected]

Saturday, November 3, 2016
1 – 3 PM

Tour of the Warehouse

The Warehouse is a project initiated by Howard Rachofsky and Vernon Faulconer to make their collections available to curators, scholars, critics and students, and to open new dialogues about postwar Modern and contemporary art.

Learn more about The Warehouse.

Space is limited, RSVP required. Please RSVP at [email protected]

Saturday, August 13, 2016
10 AM – 12 PM

Exhibition Tour: Dan Cohen + Paola Pivi + Helmut Lang at the Dallas Contemporary

Please mark your calendars to join us for a special tour of the Dan Cohen + Paola Pivi + Helmut Lang exhibition led by Justine Ludwig, Director of Exhibitions/Senior Curator at the Dallas Contemporary. Dallas Contemporary is a non-collecting art museum presenting new and challenging ideas from regional, national and international artists.

Learn more about the Dallas Contemporary.

Space is limited, RSVP required. Please RSVP at [email protected]

Avant-Garde Society members, for more information on these events please email [email protected]

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