Shawn Saumell's Artist Talk at JM Gallery was a HUGE success!

Last Thursday, June 25, JM Gallery hosted an artist talk and reception with featured photographer Shawn Saumell. Saumell presented his newest series Ascension, which features humanoid mannequins hidden among seemingly natural scenery. He also explained the process behind his photography: the creation of a tabletop landscape (or tableau), which was built from found natural objects. This was the public’s first ever chance to observe one of Saumell’s intricate tableaus in person.

As Saumell explains, everyone’s interpretation of the artwork depends on his or her own experiences and connections. Because of this, the beauty of his art “Exists in your mind more than it exists on your wall”. Don’t miss out on the chance to personally experience Saumell’s captivating series presented at JM Gallery now through July 25. 












(Shawn Saumell speaks with Sarah Galaro from The Dallas Arts District)

Tei-An has gone fishing!

One Art Plaza’s Japanese restaurant, Tei-An, will be closed from Sunday June 28th through Tuesday July 7th.  The popular soba house will resume normal business hours beginning with dinner at 6PM on July 7th.  Be sure to call (214) 220-2828 or click here to make reservations in the meantime. 


You’re invited to JM Gallery’s artist talk and reception!


Don’t miss the chance to meet artist Shawn Saumell this Thursday! Saumell will be at JM Gallery tomorrow, Thursday June 25, from 6pm-8pm to talk about his newest series Ascension. His work confronts our tendency to perceive photographs as reality through his use of found objects, landscapes, and human figures. Come hear Saumell explain about the mysterious parallel dimensions that he has created by displaying and photographing nature’s every-day objects and miniature humanistic forms. Admission is free! For more information please visit www.jmgallery.org.

You’re never fully dressed without a smile...


The Tony Award winning story of Little Orphan Annie is coming to Dallas! This heart-warming production will be performed at the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, TX from June 23 through July 5. Bring the whole family to enjoy classic hits such as “It’s the Hard Knock Life”, “Easy Street”, and perhaps its most uplifting tune “Tomorrow”. Since its Broadway premier in 1977, Annie has been the perfect family show with its inspiring storyline and humor that both adults and kids will enjoy.












To complete the evening, dine at Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café, located here at One Arts Plaza, for cuisine that the whole family will love. And be sure to take advantage of free garage parking (after 5 PM) or $5 valet, both available with restaurant validation!

Even though “Tomorrow’s only a day away”, purchase Annie tickets today!

Gilgamesh Taggett as Oliver Warbucks and Issie Swickle as Annie performing “I Don’t Need Anything But You”. (Photo by Joan Marcus, courtesy of www.attpac.org )

Annie will be performed at the Winspear Opera House located at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 from June 23 to July 5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Click here for more information about Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café or call 214-720-2211 to make your reservations today. 

It's SUMMER Block Party time at Dallas Arts District!!!

2014 Fall Block Party

Schools out for summer and it's time to celebrate with Dallas Arts District's Summer Block Party on Friday, June 19 from 6 pm. to midnight. The Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center have special activities planned like music in the galleries, film screenings, outdoor concerts and guided tours. And of course, admission to the party and each of the museums is completely free. As you explore all that Dallas Arts District has to offer you can also enjoy gourmet food trucks along your way along with live local music, activity tables, and social media scavenger hunts. Activities include:

Crow Collection After Dark
The Crow Collection is hosting a screening of the documentary “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama” at 8 p.m. in the Grand Gallery on the second Floor.  A demonstration of printmaking with the Booker T. Washington free Tibet Club will be occurring from 6-10 p.m. outside on Flora Street. Additionally, the At Home and at Court: Chinese and Japanese Paintings will be on display during these special late night hours.

DMA Late Night
Calling all superheroes! Grab your cape and fly over to the Dallas Museum of Art to catch special screenings of Batman at 9 p.m. at the Ross Avenue Plaza and The Avengers at 9:30 pm in the Horchow Auditorium.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher
Listen to local singer/songwriter group The Walden Twins at 6 p.m in the Nasher Garden. Next, stay around for the Austin based SXSW 2014 Rock Band of the Year Quiet Company at 7 p.m. Lastly, enjoy the film A Fish Called Wanda at 9 p.m. 

 One Arts Plaza will provide FREE garage parking from 5pm - 12am for all visitors of the Dallas Arts District's SUMMER Block Party!  Stop by any of our highly acclaimed restaurants and enjoy this perfect summer weather and a quick bite to eat before heading down to all the fun activities!

Happy Father's Day from One Arts Plaza!!!


It’s that time of the year again – Father’s Day! Make this year’s Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 21st the best one yet and enjoy our expansive dining options at One Arts Plaza. Experience any of our four restaurants, YOLK, Proof + Pantry, Tei-An or Jorge’s, to find something that everyone in the family will enjoy, especially dad

 YOLK’s breakfast and lunch menu offers a variety of tasty meals – whether enjoying any of the egg dishes, pancakes, or lunch specialties. They will be open this Sunday from 7am-3pm, and remember that this delicious restaurant is also BYOB! For more information call (214) 855-9655.

 If dad is interested in something chic, look no further than Proof + Pantry’s new brunch experience known as Beats + Brunch! It will feature music by skilled music producer and DJ, JT Donaldson, as well as Proof + Pantry’s latest brunch cocktail, the Orange Marmalade Fizz. The brunch menu will still offer celebrated breakfast favorites so don’t hesitate to make reservations by clicking here or by calling (214) 850-3414. This event will take place this Father’s Day from 11:30AM-3PM.

 For an exotic meal be sure to check out One Art Plaza’s Japanese restaurant, Tei-An. It offers unusual but delicious cuisine that is perfect for an elegant Father’s Day experience. Tei-An is open for lunch from 11:30 AM – 2PM and dinner from 6PM-10:30PM. Please call (214) 220-2828 to make your reservation.  

 And don’t forget about some of the special Father’s Day deals created just for you at Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café featuring chef and bar specials, a great kids menu, and mimosas for just $1 (until 4pm). Jorge’s menu is sure to satisfy all members of the family with its broad brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. Reservations are recommended because this event will fill up fast! Reservations can be made here or by calling (214) 720-2211. 

JM Gallery is hosting an opening reception for Shawn Saumell and Doug Gray June 13!

Photographer Shawn Saumell and Ceramicist Doug Gray elevate their medium of art by pushing the expected naturalist approach to their critically acclaimed works.  Their collections will be on display at JM Gallery in One Arts Plaza June 13th through July 25th with an opening reception to be held June 13th from 5pm-8pm.  This will definitely be an evening you do not want to miss!



























JM Gallery is located at 1722 Routh Street, Suite 106, Dallas, TX  75201.  Valet parking will be available as well as the One Arts Plaza parking garage.




Dallas Arts District is highlighted in Virgin Atlantic this month!

A great read by Steven Lindsey of Virgin Atlantic this month regarding all there is to see, do, eat, and explore in the Dallas Arts District.

Not only did the article elaborate on the fine dining and spectacular views One Arts Plaza has to offer but he also highlighted all of the fun activities there are to discover in Dallas' very own Arts District. If you have not made it a point to uncover all that Dallas' Arts District has to offer it is about time you did!



Celebrating Superheroes (a.k.a. Mothers) this Mother's Day at One Arts Plaza!

One Arts Plaza and its resident restaurants realize how import mothers are and we are celebrating their importance and impact with taking the planning out of your Mother's Day plans!  Whether you seeking specialty cocktails, sinfully delectable treats, or amazing views of downtown Big D, One Arts has a restaurant that will surely please any mom this Mother's Day!


What to expect at One Art's Plaza this Mother's Day:

 Proof + Pantry
* Serving Sunday brunch 11:30am - 3pm and Dinner 5pm - 10pm
* Reservations recommended:  (214) 880-9940 

* Open 7AM - 3PM
* BYOB
* Complimentary Valet

* Serving brunch 11am - 4pm and dinner from 4pm - 7pm
* Reservations recommended:  (214) 720-2211

* Open for dinner
* reservations recommended: (214) 220-2828 

One Arts Plaza is located at 1722 Routh Street, Dallas, TX 75201 with valet and self-parking available.

SHOW YOUR WINGS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST at One Arts Plaza

One Arts Plaza in conjunction with the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas and the Wings of the City exhibit is pleased to announce the “SHOW YOUR WINGS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST”.  Photos uploaded from April 1 - May 6 are eligible to win gift certificates to dine at one of four One Arts restaurants: YOLK, Jorge’s Tex-Mex Cafe, Tei-An or Proof + Pantry. 

Follow the 3 simple steps!

Step 1: Take a good picture of yourself with the sculpture of Jorge Marin’s Wings in the Plaza at One Arts

Step 2: Upload your photo to Instagram OR Facebook (make sure it’s shared via “public”) and use the following hashtags: #ArtatOneArts #ShowYourWingsDallas AND also tag it to: @OneArtsPlaza. Both hashtags and the tag must be used. 

Step 3: The photography contest will have five (5) winners: 

  • The 4 photos with the most “likes” on Facebook and Instagram AND
  • The photo chosen by sculpture Jorge Marin
  • Photos must be uploaded by 11:59PM on May 6, 2015

We look forward to seeing your photos! #BECreative 


BOOKER T. LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES IN SAMMONS PARK

AT&T Performing Arts Center has created this free lunchtime student concert series called Sammons Lunch Jam which will feature top performing ensembles from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Every Thursday at noon from March 19 to April 23, 2015, the Sammons Lunch Jam will perform for picnickers, residents, artists, office workers, students and others enjoying lunch in Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park on the Center’s campus.

Sammons Lunch Jam, supported by Neiman Marcus, will feature performances of music, dance and theatre, as well as the work of visual artists.

Stop by any one of One Arts Plaza's resident restaurant to pick up your lunch and then head over to the Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park on the Center's campus.  One Arts has both valet and garage parking available.

Join One Arts Plaza for an exclusive test-drive of the new vehicle lineup from Lincoln!

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One Arts Plaza is proud to provide this luxury experience to it's patrons, tenants, and residents.  This will be a great opportunity to test drive the new Lincoln line-up and have experts answer any and all questions you may have.


Don't forget, this opportunity will be held this Wednesday and Thursday starting at 10am.

We look forward to seeing you at One Arts Plaza this week!

Wings of the City by Jorge Marín is now on display in the plaza of One Arts!

One Arts Plaza is pleased to host Wings of the City by Jorge Marín and the premiere sculpture piece titled Alas de Mexico in our plaza from March 7th through May 31st. Alas de Mexico is an interactive sculpture. You are able to see, touch and photograph yourself with the sculpture. It is encouraged to make the space yours and create your own personal experience. 

With over 25 years of artistic work, Jorge Marín has successfully entered into Mexico’s artistic scene and has become a representative of figurative international sculpture using bronze as a particular seal. He has more than 250 exhibitions around the world. Some of his sculptures are in cities including Berlin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City, Long Beach, Sarasota, Los Angeles and Shanghai. 

For more information about Jorge Marin or Alas de la Ciudad visit www.jorgemarin.com.mx or www.alasdelaciudad.com. 

Stay tuned for an exciting social media contest launching in April! In the interim, please be sure to share your photos with us on social media using the hashtag #ArtAtOneArts and #WingsoftheCity.  
Instagram: @OneArtsPlaza or @jorgemarinscultor.


JM Gallery Celebrates it's Grand Opening at One Arts Plaza!

JM Gallery is celebrating its Grand Opening at One Arts Plaza this Saturday, March 7, with a show featuring the works of Key Sanders,  Pam Burnley-Schol, and Greg Tonozzi.  We hope you can come join in the celebration and be among the first to visit this exciting new gallery in the Dallas Arts District!

 The opening reception will be held from 5 - 8pm.  If you are not able to attend this Saturday's festivities have no fear; the exhibit will be on display in the lobby of One Arts Plaza from March 7 through April 18th.  

 And don't forget to stop by any of our resident restaurants to enjoy a scrumptious meal or a festive cocktail after you tour the Grand Opening.