JM GALLERY and the TEXAS SCULPTURE ASSOCIATION present ILLUMINATION a juried exhibition

Saturday, September 19, JM Gallery hosted an artist reception celebrating works by members of the Texas Sculpture Association (TSA). The pieces included in “Illumination: a juried exhibition,” were hand-selected by a panel of three distinguished judges   – Mark LaRoe, Jed Morse and Gail Sachson. The exhibition will be on display now through October 31, with a special award ceremony to be held at JM Gallery, October 16 in conjunction with AURORA.

Saturday evening, aficionados had the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their work and interact with the pieces. Featured artists include Rebecca Boatman, Jim Bowman, Karmien Bowman, Jim Brightwell, Reba Browning and Glen Spelis, Michelle Crider, Jerry Dodd, Antoaneta Hillman, Rebecca Low, Jim Mace, Roberta Masciarelli, Jill Nonnemacher, Nan Phillips, Stephen Potter, Carlyn Ray, Marco Rubino, Breanne Schwarz, Cathy Shepherd, Scott Shubin, Shelley Smith, Robertus Van der Wege, Sam Watson, and Carole Wolanow.

Since 1983, the TSA has been offering programs and events aimed at educating sculptors and their collectors and promoting the role of sculpture in shaping the spirit and character of our urban environment. Its members have helped inspire an excitement for the arts in North Texas and they have shown at numerous local and national venues.

JM Gallery is pleased to collaborate with the TSA in advancing its goals through the presentation of this exciting exhibition of their works.

Visit JM Gallery and Texas Sculpture Association to learn more about programs and upcoming events. 


Cylindrical by Scott Shubin

America Pietra (Rescue) by Karmien Bowman

It’s a PARTY in the Plaza

We are pumped about the Party in the Plaza going on this Friday evening from 6 p.m. until midnight. The festivities, which are all hosted at One Arts Plaza, will include special musical performances by Patient Wolf, The Azelea Project, Sam Lao and Goodnight Ned. Get ready for an evening of high energy, great music and awesome people.

Brought to you in association with FM Fashion Music and the Dallas Arts District Fall Block Party, the event will also feature Willa Vodka Tasting, food, and fun. Parking in the garage is free with restaurant validation.  One Arts Plaza restaurants including Proof + Pantry, Jorge’s Tex Mex Café, and Tei-An will remain open throughout the evening.


Come enjoy music, art, shopping, and dining this Friday at the One Arts Plaza’s Party at the Plaza this Friday 6pm-midnight!




You can learn more about the Dallas Arts District by clicking here. Check out FM Fashion Music by clicking here.

WE ARE ALL HOMELESS Artist Reception was a HUGE success

On Tuesday evening, One Arts Plaza hosted an artist reception for Willie Baronet, the visionary behind the WE ARE ALL HOMELESS project. His project, on display in the One Arts Plaza lobby, consists of hundreds of homeless signs, which he has bought and collected while traveling across the United States. Its purpose is to challenge beliefs on what it means to be homeless. Is home a physical place of comfort and safety? Or is it a place of emotional security and identity?

The reception was met with positive response. Viewers enjoyed bites from One Arts Plaza’s restaurant Proof + Pantry and champagne from Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut NV. In addition to hearing from Baronet, Teresa Hiser and Dr. David Woody with The Bridge and Sherri Ansley with the Housing Crisis Center shared information about their organizations and the work they do with the homeless community.  Guests also left messages on the interactive display describing what home means to them.

If you missed out on the reception, stop by the One Arts Plaza to see Baronet’s WE ARE ALL HOMELESS installation now on display until October 4, 2015. You can also join us on next Wednesday, September 23 from 6pm – 8pm for a special Artist Talk.  


Viewers observe the installation while enjoying snacks provided by Proof + Pantry.

Artist Willie Baronet discusses his work process. 

New Exhibit: WE ARE ALL HOMELESS

One Arts Plaza is proud to present the thought-provoking exhibit created by Dallas’ Willie Baronet, “WE ARE ALL HOMELESS”. Now on display in our commercial lobby, Baronet’s project features homeless signs that he has been buying and collecting since 1993. The purpose of this project is to not only bring awareness to the issue of homelessness, but to change the preconceived ideas many people have about the homeless and their situations. His exhibition challenges viewers to think about what it means to be homeless. Is home a physical place such as a house? Or is it a state of being, a sense of safety, or identity?

Stop by our lobby to see his work and challenge the preconceived notions that surround homelessness. Please click here to learn more about Baronet’s project. His exhibition will be on display now through October 4.

Additionally, we are proud to support the Housing Crisis Center and The Bridge. Check out these non-profits and please consider spreading the word, donating or supporting their efforts by volunteering your talents an time. Visit the Housing Crisis Center and the Bridge to learn more.

Don't miss the "WE ARE ALL HOMELESS" Opening reception Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6-8pm.



Brunch and lunch for a cause!




It’s time for another charity day at One Art Plaza’s YOLK! This Saturday from 7am- 3pm YOLK will be donating 10% of its proceeds towards the Dallas Arts District. We’re happy to support an organization that is so near and dear to our hearts. Grab your friends and family and join us in dining for this awesome cause! As always, YOLK is BYOB and there is complimentary valet.


Proof + Pantry to recreate James Beard dinner

Last month One Arts Plaza’s very own Proof + Pantry traveled to New York to take over the legendary James Beard House, one of the most iconic culinary institutions in the world. Proof + Pantry’s highly acclaimed dinner sold out in less than a week!

Now you have the chance to experience a recreation of the same, unforgettable dinner! On Thursday, August 20th Proof + Pantry will be offering two seatings (first seating at 6:00pm, second seating at 9:00pm).  Reservations are required as both seatings are expected to sell-out quickly. The dinner is $90 per person or $130 including wine pairings. To make a reservation please call (214) 880-9940.


Don’t miss out on a chance to experience a flawless evening with even better food!



Last chance to see Motown!

This week is the last weekend that the Dallas ATT&T Performing Arts Center will be presenting Motown the Musical! So far the show has been extremely successful. The Dallas Morning News has described it as, “A crowd-pleaser! Dazzling performances that deliver songs with heart and sass. They pack irresistible heat!”

The musical tells the real story of how Motown Founder Berry Gordy transformed the music industry forever. You won’t be able to sit still in your seats during performances of all the classics you love.

Before or after the show, grab a drink or a bite to eat at any of the One Arts Plaza Restaurants such as Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café, Proof + Pantry, and Tei-An. We would love to see you!


Don’t miss out on this energetic and electrifying performance! Tickets can be bought here. Motown will be performed now through Saturday August 16 at the Winspear Opera House.

(Pictured: Sydney Morton, Valisia Lekae, and Ariana DeBose as the Supremes. Photo by Joan Marcus) 

Don’t miss this month’s lunch + learn!


Join Arts Counsel Texas and Thompson & Knight LLP for this month’s Lunch + Learn event on Wednesday August 12. Attend this free gathering, hosted at Thompson & Knight, to learn about and discuss copyrights and fair use in the arts community. This is the perfect informative event for artists, collectors, gallerists, and art enthusiasts.


The free event will be held from 12-1:30pm at Thompson & Knight. And don’t forget about the complimentary valet parking! 


Switch up your weekend plans with Sunset Screenings


ATT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Film Society invite you to this summer’s Sunset Screenings! The theme is “Definitive Directors from the ‘40’s” featuring three historic and award-winning directors and films. The screenings begin at 3pm at the Dallas City Performance Hall. Admission to Sunset Screenings is FREE and parking is free after 5pm.

Stop by any of the One Arts Plaza restaurants including Jorge’s Tex-Mex, YOLK, Proof + Pantry, and Tei-An for drinks and snacks before and after the screening. Even grab some food to go! We’re excited to see you at any of the three screenings, listed below.

·         Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca: Sunday, August 9, 3pm
·         John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon: Sunday, August 16, 3pm
·         Howard Hawk’s His Girl Friday: Sunday, August 23, 3pm


(Photo via AT&T Performing Arts Center)

JM Gallery’s successful artist opening:


Very exciting things are happening at JM Gallery, located right here in One Arts Plaza! Last Saturday the gallery hosted a very successful artist opening and reception for Sasha Baskin, Melanie Millar, and Fari Rahimi. These three female, Texas artists were able to meet with other artists, designers, and art enthusiasts to explain their work and creative processes.

We love these women’s ability to create such visually powerful pieces with the simplest mediums. Come see Baskin’s beautifully woven portraits and Millar’s brilliant, textile-seeming paintings. And don’t forget Rahimi’s sculptures, which reflect female empowerment.

 Stop in JM Gallery to see what you’ve been missing out on! Please note the gallery’s new hours: Wednesday – Thursday from 12-6pm, Friday – Saturday 12-9pm, and Sunday from 12-6pm. 


(Pictured: Artists Shasha Baskin and Fari Rahimi in front of their work)

You’re invited to JM Gallery’s newest artist opening!

Come welcome female artists Sasha Baskin, Melanie Millar, and Fari Rahimi to JM Gallery! Join us at the gallery this Saturday, August 1, from 5-8pm for a chance to be some of the first to see this new exhibition.

See how these three remarkable artists transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Sasha Baskin is a weaver who uses texture and shadow to construct elaborate portraits.  As she describes it, she looks at the faces slowly, takes them apart, and puts them back together, revealing the beauties and stories she found in them. Melanie Millar uses her paintings to explore the nature or ornamentation and the human impulse to embellish. Her work is inspired by patterns, florals, and other fabric designs. Fari Rahimi creates her sculptures by drawing heavily on her upbringing in Iran. She uses her work to create “symbolic portraits of the interior female self”.

We are excited to welcome these artists to JM Gallery! Join us this Saturday to experience their beautiful work. 


Pancakes and Proceeds:

It’s never too early to make brunch plans! Especially if it’s for a great cause. Join us at Yolk this Saturday, July 25, from 7am to 3pm for this month’s Charity Brunch. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit Big Thought, a nonprofit dedicating to incorporating imagination, curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving into children’s every-day educations.  Don’t forget that Yolk is BYOB and that valet parking is complimentary.

Join us for brunch at Yolk this Saturday to help us revolutionize education.


Are you passionate about a charity or non-profit organization? Contact Hamilton a to participate in the next Yolk charity brunch. 


Win FREE tickets to Motown: The Musical

Here at One Arts Plaza, we are excited to see the upcoming production of Motown: the Musical at the Winspear Opera House from July 28 - August 16, but we’re even more excited about YOUR chance to see the show for FREE!

Customers who spend $25 or more per person (before tax and gratuity) at One Art Plaza’s participating restaurants YOLK, Jorge’s Tex Mex Café and Proof + Pantry now through Sunday July 26 can enter for two free tickets to see Motown on opening night, July 28th. Plus you’ll receive a $100 gift card for the restaurant of your choice at one of the participating One Arts restaurants.

Experience the real story of the man who launched the careers of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and many others.  You won’t be able to sit still in your seats through the performance of one-of-a-kind sounds that changed the music industry forever. Tickets for the performance can also be purchased by visiting www.attpac.org.

Dine with us at YOLK, Jorge’s Tex Mex Café and Proof + Pantry for a chance to experience the show in person!

ENTRY RULES:
Customer must spend $25 or more before tax and gratuity. One entry per restaurant visit. Customer may enter as many times as possible within the special promotion time period. All entries must be received by end of dinner service on July 26th and are only valid from participating restaurants: Jorge’s Tex-Mex, Proof+Pantry and YOLK. Winners will be contacted July 27th. Motown, the Musical tickets will be for July 28th Opening Night and are non-transferable. One Arts Plaza dining gift certificate will be valid for the restaurant of the customers choice from participating restaurants and may be used at customers discretion and based on expiration of certificate.




Don't forget to protect your skin this summer...

We love almost everything about summer, but sometimes the heat, humidity, and chlorine can produce negative results for our skin. Luckily Renée Rouleau, whose spa is located right here at One Arts Plaza, was able to give us a few pointers to beat the summer heat. Here are just a few from her summer skin care blog.
  1.  Wear sunscreen everyday, even if you spend most of you time inside.
  2. Avoid hair products containing panthenol to prevent breakouts.
  3.  Don’t let your usual skin care routine take a summer vacation!
Visit www.reneerouleau.com for more tips. If you’re interested in receiving the same spa and skin treatments that are beloved by bloggers, fashion editors, and celebrities contact Reneée Rouleau at One Arts Plaza. (Available by appointment only. Call (214) 735-4364 or visit www.reneerouleau.com)


Don’t miss this special artist reception!

JM Gallery and the Dallas Center for Photography will be co-hosting an artist reception for photographer Shawn Saumell this Sunday, July 19, from 1pm-3pm. And this is an event you’ll want to attend! Saumell, who is one of 100 artists to be selected for this year’s Governors Island Art Fair in NYC, will only be featured at JM Gallery until July 25. Join us as we meet-and-greet the acclaimed artist to hear what he has to say about his intricate and imaginative photographs. Gain insight into Saumell’s elaborate artist process with the chance to view one of his incredible table-top sculptures. You can even take home one of his special pieces! Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to meet the up-and-coming artist before he heads to New York City!  Please RSVP to rsvp@hasevents.com or visit www.jmgallery.org for more information. 


Very exciting news!

Photographer Shawn Saumell, whose artwork is currently on display at One Arts Plaza’s JM Gallery, has been invited to showcase his artwork at this year’s Governors Island Art Fair in New York City. The GIAF is New York’s largest independent exhibition and its panel is charged with selecting the 100 best artists worldwide. The fair is expected to host 70,000 visitors and generate media coverage from networks such as CBS News, New York Times, ArtNet News, Huffington Post, and many others.

Don’t miss out on a chance to see the same series that will be featured at the Governors Island Art Fair this fall! Saumell’s exceptional and highly acclaimed photography is on display at JM Gallery now through July 25. For more information visit JM Gallery. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 6 pm or by appointment.  


Hey, artists and art enthusiasts!

Join JM Gallery, located at One Arts Plaza, tomorrow for their monthly Lunch & Learn event. This month’s topic is buying and selling artwork with special guest Brandon Kennedy, Director of Fine Arts and Design at Dallas Auction Gallery. Swing by for free catered food tomorrow from 12pm-1:30pm in addition to complimentary valet.


If you can’t make this special event check out their schedule for upcoming Lunch & Learn events.


Happy Fourth of July from your friends at One Arts Plaza!

Why not celebrate the holiday with brunch a Yolk? Enjoy all of your favorite egg and breakfast dishes during normal operating hours, 7am-3pm, Saturday July 4th and Sunday July 5th. And don’t forget that this yummy café is BYOB.


Have a fun and safe holiday!

Please note the following operating hours for our other retail and restaurant tenants.

·         Tei-An: Closed until dinner service on Tuesday, July 7th at 6pm. For reservations please call 214-220-2828.

·         Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café: Closed on Saturday July 4th and Sunday, July 5th. Normal hours will resume on Monday, July 6th.  For reservations please call 214-720-2211.

·         Proof + Pantry: Closed Saturday July 4 through Monday July 6. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 7th with lunch at 11am. For reservations please call 214-880-9940.

·         JM Gallery: Closed on Sunday July 5. Will resume normal hours on Tuesday, July 6th from 12pm-6pm.

·         Renee Rouleau Skin Care Spa: by appointment. Please call 214-735-4364

·         Resource One Credit Union: Closed. Will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6th.