Surveying our ecletic arts scene, from the galleries to the stage.
The museum and gallery offerings for fall are a rich tapestry of ancient, international and contemporary arts.
Already open are the Kimbell Art Museum's "Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea," and the Dallas Museum of Art's "African Masks: The Art of Disguise" -- two stellar exhibits that present exquisite artifacts from exotic cultures.
Equally anticipated are shows opening this month -- the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's large retrospective of the work of Fort Worth-based artist Vernon Fisher and the Nasher Sculpture Center's display of the works of El Paso sculptor James Magee.
Here's a look at the local visual-arts scene through December.
September
Through Feb. 13: "African Masks: The Art of Disguise" at the Dallas Museum of Art will use works from the institution's extensive collection to showcase a variety of masks and their many uses. Tickets: $5-$10. 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-922-1200, www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
Through Jan. 2: "Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea" at the Kimbell Art Museum explores the importance of the sea in the ancient Mayan culture with items of personal use and for the people's spiritual life. Tickets: $8-$12. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
Through Nov. 28: "Revelation: The Art of James Magee" at the Nasher Sculpture Center is the first major museum exhibition of this artist's work in 18 years, with 18 to 20 large-scale relief sculptures. Tickets: $5-$10. 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100, www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
Saturday: Fall Gallery Night hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association. Multiple galleries throw open their doors, and from midafternoon until midevening, the white wine flows. For a map, locations and gallery hours, visit www.fwada.com.
Saturday-Oct. 23: "Distinguished Texas Artist: Martin Delabano" at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. The Distinguished Texas Artist Award was established by the FWCAC's Exhibition Advisory Panel in 2003 to honor a living artist who has achieved distinction in his or her art and with service to the community. Free. 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, 817-738-1938, www.fwcac.com.
Sept. 12-Dec. 12/Feb. 6: "Spanish Muse: A Contemporary Response" through Dec. 12 and "The Prado at the Meadows: El Greco's 'Pentecost' in a New Context" through Feb. 6. In the first show, nine living artists respond to significant arts of Spain; in the second, a massive altar piece by El Greco arrives from the Prado Museum in Madrid, the first collaboration in a three-year partnership that will bring Spanish master works to the Meadows Museum on the Southern Methodist University campus. Tickets: $4-$8. 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, 214-768-2516, meadowsmuseum.smu.edu.
Sept. 25-Jan. 2: "Vernon Fisher: K-Mart Conceptualism" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a survey of the local artist's career, with paintings, sculptures and installations from public and private collections. Tickets: $4-$10. 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
October
Oct. 2-Jan. 2: "American Modern: Abbott, Evans, Bourke-White" at the Amon Carter Museum is an exhibit of work from three of the best documentary photographers of the early 20th century. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.
Oct. 2: Fall ArtsGoggle, the near south side's art crawl from 4 to 10 p.m. at more than 60 businesses. Begin your search for affordable art on Magnolia Street and follow the crowds, or pick up a map. www.fortworthsouth.org.
Oct. 3-Jan. 2: "The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures From the Court of Burgundy" at the Dallas Museum of Art presents 40 small, highly emotive funerary figures from the tomb of John the Fearless (1371-1419). Tickets: $5-$10. 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-922-1200, www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
Oct. 21-Jan. 2 : "Black Current: Mexican Responses to Japanese Art, 17th-19th Centuries" at the Crow Collection of Asian Art explores the imprint of Japanese art on Mexican artisans. Among the many objects in the exhibition are folding screens, lacquered objects and votive paintings. Free. Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St., Dallas, 214-979-6430, www.crowcollection.org.
November
Nov. 5: "It Is What It Is (Unless it isn't): New Works by Janet Chaffee and Benito Huerta" at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Free. 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, 817-738-1938, www.fwcac.com.
December
Dec. 5-Feb. 20: "Big New Field: Artists in the Cowboys Stadium Art Program" at the Dallas Museum of Art displays works on gallery walls by the artists whose pieces also hang over the concession stands at the new Cowboys Stadium. Tickets: $5-$10. 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-922-1200, www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
Dec. 11-March 6: "Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy" at the Nasher Sculpture Center examines Calder's influence on a younger generation of sculptors. Tickets: $5-$10. 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100, www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
Gaile Robinson is the Star-Telegram art and design critic, 817-390-7113.
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