Crow Museum of Asian Art

We loved getting to celebrate AAPI month with at their second annual AAPI Heritage Month Family Weekend at the AT&T PAC in collaboration with the Dallas Police Department. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to make their own decorative Japanese fan inspired by ‘Japan, Form & Function: The Montgomery Collection’, on view now through April 15, 2025.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us for an extended run of Japan, Form & Function in the downtown Dallas Arts District and explore more than 240 objects from the renowned private collection of Jeffrey Montgomery.

Now on view.

Image:
Sake bottle (tokkuri).
Meiji period, ca. 1900.
Shigaraki ware, Shiga prefecture.
Stoneware with “snakeskin” glaze (jakatsu).
Courtesy of the collector.
Photo credit: Chadwick Redmon

Congratulations to Sr. Director Amy Hofland for receiving the Community Leader Award at the Annual Women's Conference!

Inspiring words from keynote guest and panel conversation featuring and @

Construction Update! 193 days to open!

An update on our construction progress on the Crow Museum of Asian Art The University of Texas at Dallas!

二十五

Two tens
and a five
Twenty-five

Years ago
Today
I arrived to my first day
at the Crow Museum of Asian Art.

I was green and nervous.
Bursting with excitement.
We were 18 days away from opening to the public.

Dan Rockwell and Peggy Booher took me to lunch: somewhere downtown.
Kristy Reeves was there, too. And Nan Howze! We can’t not mention Nan’s Pugs!

It was a formidable First Team following the late Clarence Shangraw’s Playbook.

Suzy Sloan Jones and Csilla Dennis would soon join us: what fun we all shared.

There were docent training materials to write. And a website. Trammell S. Crow
was directing a “bells and whistle” website with 3-D renderings of the objects and a virtual tour of the galleries: a Board President ahead of our time.

Margaret Crow was finalizing the guest lists for two weeks of evening events. Tom Addis was spray painting the hundreds of Chinese lanterns the “corrected” shade of celadon under her astute direction.

I was also finishing the semester teaching three courses at the University of North Texas. I was figuring out my outfits for 11 parties, and scheduling as many school tours as I could fit into our days. Our first office was tiny: with four desks in the front corner of Gallery I today.

Kristy would sweetly pick me up for those first parties: offering me the orientation I needed for Crow World: while connected, so different from my Armstrong Elementary Chapter as the Art Teacher. Kristy and I would soon be listening to Limp Bizkit really loud in her car (with an actual clock!) and ordering Antone’s sandwiches for lunch. I won’t mention the ci******es.

No one saw the future beyond Lunar New Year that year: and yet, here we are. Trammell forged that future with high expectations and a rigor I will never forget. Margaret was just proud: an ally and a champion. And now, The University of Texas at Dallas has opened up a future with the O’Donnell Athenaeum. That 1998 Vision for access to the Arts and Cultures of Asia has expanded into a museum for North Texas with the second location opening in August of next year. Of all the chapters: the tremendous support from the Asian-American Communities, extraordinarily talented colleagues, critical expansions and multiple growth moments, the most important chapter is the one we share next. Namaste, Friends. I’m so grateful to share space with you.

This. Was. Mesmerizing. If you love Japan, you must go tonight at 8 PM, Moody Performance Hall. Japanese dance taking body and breath control to the most elegant extremes. Thank you, Charles Santos + TITAS + Crow Museum of Asian Art + The University of Texas at Dallas

TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Sankai Juku Over the past thirty-five years, the work of Tokyo-based company Sankai Juku has become known worldwide for its elegance, refinement, technical precision, and emotional depth. Founder Ushio Amagatsu’s contemporary Butoh creations are sublime visual spectacles and deeply moving theatrical experienc...

Join us in just 5 minutes for a Facebook Live program in partnership with TITAS!

Follow this link to watch Live- no registration needed: https://fb.me/e/5IvBNVhi7

Join TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND’s Executive Director, Charles Santos, before the show on Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m. at Crow Museum of Asian Art and on Facebook Live for a live and rare opportunity to discuss the art form of Butoh with SEMIMARU, founding member and Assistant Director of Sankai Juku, joined by the full ensemble.

Charles Santos and Amy Lewis Hofland, Senior Director of the Crow Museum of Asian Art will moderate the intimate conversation.

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/5IvBNVhi7

Today begins the one year countdown to the opening of the Crow Museum of Asian Art in the O’Donnell Athenaeum at The University of Texas at Dallas. We plan to open the new (and second location) during the first week of the Fall Semester 2024 to 32,000 students, 5,000 Faculty and Staff and the greater North Texas Region.

We have a few tasks to accomplish: completing construction, moving our collections from one storage area to the new museum, planning 8 new exhibitions, academic partnerships and the operational plan for opening. I also need to call the Mystical Arts of Tibet so our dear monks can spend a week with us to consecrate the new space with a sacred sand mandala.

Therefore, we are choosing to pause The Mindful Hour and other public programs for now. Thank you to you and to Dr. LaValle for joining me on the Mindful Hour journey with me. We promise to return in 365 days!

Until then: my mantra for the next year: Breathe and Bloom!

📸 The Beck Group

The Mindful Hour with Amy Lewis Hofland

It's never too early for a child's first museum visit! Japan, Form & Function is the perfect show for curious minds. An art museum is the perfect place to learn the art of slow looking, observation, global history, and critical thinking by just using your eyes.

Beat the heat this weekend and find a new favorite in the galleries. Always free, the Crow is open 11-5 Saturday and Sunday.

🏳️‍🌈TONIGHT! Friday, June 16 from 6 PM to MIDNIGHT *The Crow will be open until 11 PM*🏳️‍🌈

Come celebrate national LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Party, the largest Pride event in Downtown Dallas with  of Asian Art, , and . This art-filled celebration of love will highlight how the LGBTQ+ community has shaped the landscape of the arts throughout history with Dallas artists, gourmet food-fare, a community mural, family-friendly activities, a Kiki Ball, and more! 💜

We welcome ALL to this FREE, inclusive event in the heart of the !

Please note: For the safety of our guests, bag checks will be in place at the event’s entry points.

🏳️‍🌈No luggage or duffle bags, and no backpacks or bags in excess of 12" x 10" x 6", will be allowed inside any building.
🏳️‍🌈Parents with children may enter with an appropriate shoulder carry-style diaper bag.🏳️‍🌈All bags will be inspected, and no prohibited items will be allowed.
🏳️‍🌈Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, fi****ms, dangerous devices, paints, markers, food or beverages, skateboards, etc.

Check out our bio for a full schedule and more information!

Images from 2022 DAD Pride Block Party

Going live in 5 minutes!

Insight Meditation today at 2 PM! Join us in the Banner Gallery on the Second Floor or right here on Facebook Live with today’s Guest Instructor, Dr. Michael LaValle.

Have you picked up your copy of yet? Check out the latest issue celebrating some of DFW's most important "Art Influencers," then turn to PAGE 60 for article, "Mingei Moment."

You can find Patron Magazine throughout the city, online through the link in our bio, or just stop by our front desk for your very own copy!

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm. Always free, suggested donations are $12 for adults, $7 for seniors.

🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈

The 2023 Dallas Arts District  , the largest   event in Downtown Dallas, takes place on Friday, June 16 from 6 p.m. to midnight!

Come celebrate National LGBTQ+ Pride Month by visiting the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center. This art-filled celebration of love will highlight how the LGBTQ+ community has shaped the landscape of the arts throughout history with Dallas artists, gourmet food fare, a community mural, family-friendly activities, a Kiki Ball, and more!

We welcome ALL to this FREE, inclusive event in the heart of the  !

Special thanks to our partners and sponsors:



Moody Fund for the Arts


Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District




Please note: For the safety of our guests, bag checks will be in place at the event’s entry points.

Happy   Month! This year we celebrate individuals in the community who work to advance and uplift Asian visibility and representation in the arts through their careers, passions, and voices.

For our last profile of the month, we spotlight Dr. Hisashi Sam Shichijo, Research Professor in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering () at and Honorary Consul of Japan in Dallas. When he isn’t “blowing things up” (his words) in his laboratory, Dr. Shichijo works tirelessly to serve as a liaison, ambassador, and resource for US-Japan relations in the DFW area. As a board member of , Dr. Shichijo has collaborated with the Crow Museum on numerous events and programs that promote greater artistic and cultural understanding of Japanese culture and heritage, including our annual festival that draws thousands of visitors for an evening of moon viewing, cultural performances, art activities, calligraphy, and more. Sam has been instrumental in helping to promote “Japan, Form & Function: The Montgomery Collection” to the community and Japanese delegations locally and internationally.

What makes Dallas such a great place for the arts? 👉 The diversity of people from all around the world.

What are you passionate about? 👉 Promoting US-Japan relationship in culture and business – as we continue to expand our global diversity in the region.

What organization should more North Texans know about? 👉 The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, which seeks to promote mutual understanding, enduring friendship, and ongoing engagement through arts and culture, education, public policy and international exchange.

What do you hope to see in Dallas in the next 5 years for the arts and Asian communities? 👉 I would like to see our community establish a Japanese garden and Japanese festival.

We look forward to continuing our AAPI Spotlight Series throughout the year – highlighting citizens and who are integral to our Dallas arts and cultural communities.

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Happy   Month! This year we celebrate individuals in the community who work to advance and uplift Asian visibility and representation in the arts through their careers, passions, and voices.

Today we spotlight our dear friend, Ahila Gulasekaram, Education and Community Engagement Manager for , and company dance member of Indique Dance Company (), a dance collective that blends modern and folk styles with Indian Classical Dance. Her passion for arts education and access for communities shines through her professional initiatives, such as helping to organize ATTPAC’s AAPI Family Celebration earlier this month, and personally through her art form of Indian dance.

What makes Dallas such a great place for the arts? 👉 Dallas has such a vibrant and energetic visual and performing arts scene. Every corner of the city has something unique to offer. Whether you're in the mood for world-class music and dance, an artist talk, or thought-provoking street art, there is something for everyone. To have so many incredible performing arts venues and museums in a single, walkable district is truly something special.

What are you passionate about? 👉 As a practitioner of Indian classical dance, I am passionate about cultural equity and advocating for under-represented art forms that reflect the communities that make up this beautiful city.

What organization should more North Texans know about? 👉 The Dallas Holocaust and Human Right Museum (). In addition to their permanent and special exhibitions, they do an exceptional job of advancing human rights through their Upstander Speaker Series as well as their Civil Discourse Series.

What do you hope to see in Dallas in the next 5 years for the arts and Asian communities?
👉 I hope to see more culturally diverse offerings presented by mainstream performing arts venues. Asian arts and cultures are thriving in the DFW suburbs, and my wish would be that we continue to expand the representation of these cultures in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.

Happy Heritage Month! Today, Memorial Day, we honor and remember all those whose lives were lost in service to the US Armed Forces.

Almost 300,000 AANHPI personnel have served since first being recorded during the War of 1812, and more than 60,000 Asian Americans are currently on active duty.

In 2021, the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of the more than 33,000 Japanese American Soldiers who served in the American 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat team known as “Go For Broke.” Many of these soldiers had been drafted while living in Japanese internment camps. The stamp was designed by Antonio Alcalá. Today, the Go For Broke Monument stands in Little Tokyo of Los Angeles to honor the nisei soldiers of WWII.

Public image courtesy of USPS.

Happy Heritage Month! Huge shoutout to veteran reporter Tiffany Liou (), for her inspiring work spotlighting news year-round.

Tiffany's skills as a multi-media journalist take her everywhere, covering general interest stories both on and off the clock. Her recent covering of the Allen shootings were picked up by national news wires and praised for her accurate, detailed, and empathetic storytelling. Thank you Tiffany for your commitment to AAPI representation in journalism.

Check out her latest story on "Japan, Form & Function: The Montgomery Collection" as a highlight for WFAA's Month celebration - link in our bio or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on6juUbHph8.

The Crow is open today from 11- 5; always free to the public, suggested donations $12 for adults, $7 for seniors.

Happy Heritage Month!

We're honored to be included as one of Top 10 AAPI Organizations to support nationwide - this month and all year-round.

If you're traveling to any of the listed cities this holiday weekend, go visit one of these amazing institutions that make advancing AAPI representation and historic storytelling as their mission.

And make sure to visit us in the right at the base of ! Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, free every day.

Happy   Month! This year we celebrate individuals in the community who work to advance and uplift Asian visibility and representation in the arts through their careers, passions, and voices.

Today we spotlight Dr. Tiffany Moon, award-winning Dallas anesthesiologist, arts supporter, and proud advocate who made Asian representation her mission as one of the stars on . In addition to her busy professional and home life, Tiffany makes time to support numerous nonprofit and charitable events, elevating Asian American awareness and visibility in Dallas.

What makes Dallas such a great place for the arts? 👉 Dallas has a thriving arts scene that offers a diverse range of cultural experiences with numerous world-class museums and galleries, such as and . AAPI artists have made significant contributions to the city's artistic heritage, such as painter Hung Liu (), who explores the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures, and sculptor Shamsy Roomiani (), who creates intricate works that reflect her Iranian and South Asian heritage.

What are you passionate about? 👉 As a proud Asian American, I am also passionate about advocating for AAPI heritage and fighting against discrimination and prejudice. Overall, being multi-passionate is my passions and making a positive impact in the world is what gives my life meaning and purpose.

What organization should more North Texans know about? 👉 is an incredible nonprofit organization in Dallas that helps victims of domestic violence. I have worked with this organization for years now and its truly has a special place in my heart.

What do you hope to see in Dallas in the next 5 years for the arts and Asian communities? 👉 I would love to see more support and recognition for the Asian community's contributions to Dallas' arts scene. There are so many talented artists and performers from Asian backgrounds, and it would be wonderful to see their work showcased and celebrated in a meaningful way.

       

Happy   Month! This year we celebrate individuals in the community who work to advance and uplift Asian visibility and representation in the arts through their careers, passions, and voices.

Today we spotlight our good friend and colleague, Paul Pass, Executive Director of Japan-America Society of DFW. A long time professional and personal , Paul was previously with the in Houston before coming to Dallas to lead . He has been instrumental in stewarding the organization into the nation's largest Japan-America Society chapter and promoting US-Japan cultural ties, acting as a critical liaison for Japanese heads of state, diplomats, and other distinguished guests with the region. Paul's leadership and advocacy of Japanese culture and the North Texas Japanese community has continued to strengthen JASDFW's many collaborations with the Crow with a variety of programs, including the annual festival (coming September 30!), exhibitions, and talks.

What makes Dallas such a great place for the arts? 👉 Dallas represents a diversity of ideas and a confluence of populations from the around the U.S. Increasingly, we are seeing international residents as well and this also creates a better representation of distinctive mindsets, which create vivid visual and performing arts.

What are you passionate about? 👉Through my work, I am deeply engaged in U.S.-Japan relations, which leads into my passion for and deep respect for Asia's wide array of cultures and traditions.

What organization should more North Texans know about? 👉 Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth.

What do you hope to see in Dallas in the next 5 years for the arts and Asian communities? 👉 Through the expansion of the Crow Museum, I hope to see new and interesting exhibitions covering all of Asia. I also wish to see thought-provoking Asian visual artwork and performances at all of Dallas' Arts District venues and across North Texas.

             

Happy   Month! This year we celebrate individuals in the community who work to advance and uplift Asian visibility and representation in the arts through their careers, passions, and voices.

Today we have the privilege of speaking with Gowri Sharma, Dallas philanthropist and civic leader, and current President of the Board of Trustees. Gowri is the first person of color to hold this position in the museum’s history. In addition to her arts leadership, Gowri has lent her time and advocacy in volunteer positions in education, social services, and related organizations. Her integrity and passion for every project she leads has helped to change the shape of Dallas’ philanthropic communities in ways that will inspire and educate future generations.

What makes Dallas such a great place for the arts? 👉 We have a vibrant performing and visual arts ecosystem. There is an energy and collegiality in Dallas and surrounding areas that is special.

What are you passionate about? 👉 I am passionate about democratizing the arts. I support anything that brings multiple opportunities and dialogues to the forefront to connect people to themselves and their world through art.

What organization should more North Texans know about? 👉 for supporting Artists and for empowering women to give back to the Asian community.

What do you hope to see in Dallas in the next 5 years for the arts and Asian communities? 👉 It would be very powerful to see our communities have meaningful long term relationships with institutions. It starts with attending and supporting performances and exhibits through tickets and memberships. When we show up, the impact will be reflected in the Arts.

           

Happy Heritage Month!

We were blown away by Jerome Week’s insightful article for .

Read his words in the link in our bio for a fresh look at our exhibition “Japan, Form & Function.”

Thoughtful and well-researched, Jerome’s story captures the heart of the Mingei Movement in a way that connects us all.