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It showcases works from more than 50 galleries around the country representing art in all its forms; sculpture, paintings, photography, sculptures, etc. Proceeds benefit Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts - it's Dallas' own "Fame" school.
Last night was an invitation-only Gala to kick off the weekend. I love to go to these kind of parties for many reasons. First and foremost, I like to people-watch and see what everyone's wearing. Especially at an art show! All kinds of crazy comes out at an art show.
I saw men with painted nails and scarves draped over their suits wearing jaunty fedoras. Women in saucy cocktail suits accented with fur. Yes, FUR. It's making a comeback! Lots of fantastic shoes. And lots of things in womens hair: little barettes or headbands with tulle flowers or feathers. (Sigh.) Fashion is art to me.
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I saw lots of Dallas notables there: Jim Kastleman and Holly Moore who own PaperCity, Erin Matthews of Matthew Nichols Real Estate, Wick and Christine Allison who own D Magazine, blah, blah, blah.
But the real excitement of the evening for me was running into Pamela Martin-Duarte from Style Network's Dallas Divas and Daughters. Probably the worst piece of trash on Dallas I have ever seen. I watched every episode. It was like a train wreck and I couldn't look away... Anyhow, Pamela looked gorgeous (she was wearing a fur-trimmed top...very fashionable!) but her best accessory is always her handsome husband.
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The real art on display was pretty spectacular too. The DAF runs all weekend and you can tour the exhibit for $20. Anything you see if available for purchase. I encourage you to go, it's really worth it!