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Dallas Contemporary’s mission is to present the art of our time to the public: to document new directions in art through rotating exhibitions, publications, and learning programs for visitors of all ages. As a contemporary arts institution that grapples with timely and complex issues in one of the fastest growing metroplexes in our nation, we firmly believe in the power of artists' ideas and voices to chronicle and transform society.
In Spanish, candela means flame. In the streets of Cartagena, Havana, and Miami, it means something more: electric, alive, and unforgettable.
This year, Candela sets the tone for a vibrant weekend at Dallas Contemporary, inspired by a 1950s Latin American revival. From the blaze of Afro-Latin jazz to the flash of a rumba dress and the neon glow of Art Deco Miami in coral and pink, the weekend will channel the rhythm, color, and cultural energy of an era defined by movement, imagination, and celebration.
The 2026 Dallas Contemporary Gala will serve as the weekend’s signature fundraising event, bringing together art, design, music, and community in support of the museum’s mission and continued free access to contemporary art. The celebration continues with Club Rosa, an immersive after-hours experience designed to bring Dallas’ creative community together for a dynamic evening of art, music, culture, and connection.
Saturday, September 26, 2026. Secure your seat here: dallascontemporary.org/gala2026
Watch as Francisco Moreno walks us through what to expect at his exhibition, Historia Sintética, and shares the story behind one of his early works, Eagle.
Step inside the layered world of an artist who reimagines history, myth, and identity through powerful visual storytelling. Where past, present, and imagination collide.
Francisco Moreno (): Historia Sintética
Curated by Thomas Feulmer ()
17 April – 30 August 2026
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Francisco Moreno: Historia Sintética is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, the Dallas Art Fair Foundation, Khaite, Art Dealers of America Association, Alto, The Conservatory, Weber Ranch Agave Vodka, Ann + John McReynolds, Tammy Cotton Hartnett + Will Hartnett, Cindy + Howard Rachofsky, Brian Bolke + Faisal Halum, Jacquelin Sewell + William Atkinson, Donna + Reed Cagle, Christina + Sal Jafar, Joyce Goss, Greer Goss, John Clutts + Dr. Sami Arslanlar, Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Karla + Mark McKinley, Patricia Miller, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Carly + Micah Nance, Kathleen Cruz + Rogelio Reyes, Jill Parker + Rod Sager, Dr. Travis Vandergriff + Dr. Rodrigo Zepeda, Tori Richard Mulford + Ross Mulford, Dr. Megan + Brady Wood, and Sheryl and Eric Maas. In cooperation with the Dallas Museum of Art and Patron Magazine.
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