D-Art - Highlights of the 1980's
D-Art opens at 2917 Swiss - 1981
Skyline Art students design D-Art exterior - 1983
Interior renovation continues
D-Art Critic's Choice Exhibitions begin - 1983 (details)
Vicki Meek serves as Executive Director - 1986-88
Mosaics multi-cultural exhibitions initiated by Vicki Meek
Business of Art Seminars and Classes
Membership, Programs & Exhibitions Expand

Receptions during monthly & weekly exhibitions in the early 80's became important meeting times for artists and patrons.
L to R:  Murray Smithers, Ron Gleason and Paul Harris.   Jerry Allen, Sharon Leeber and Morton Rachotsky during a 1982 reception.

D-Art Facelift - new Facade created by
Skyline HS Architecture Students in 1983

 

Dallas Skyline High School students of the Architecture Cluster worked under the direction of teachers, Robert Batson and Tom Cox, to redo the ugly exterior of the old warehouse with a brightly painted new design. They not only designed but also painted the exterior facade of D-Art as part of a class project. The new Swiss Avenue "Victorian painted lady" was unveiled on May 23, 1983 with much fanfare, an opening reception and TV cameras present. The Victorian design was inspired by the restored architecture of Galveston's Strand.

Volunteers work to improve the interior spaces

Chase and Norman work on ceiling....a volunteer named Joe helps out.....Jim & Kerri Kraft carpet new staircase

Classes & Guest
Artist Workshops 
were popular

Artist Bill Earle workshop

David Hickman, artist, past Board member
Linda Hickman, past Board member
    We became members and started attending D-ART/DVAC events in the mid 80’s.  What fun to regularly be able to show your work and view the work of friends in a professional environment, with good lighting, and so thoughtfully displayed. We formed life-long friendships at DVAC and in the process learned about art and life.

Judy Hearst and Executive Director, Vicki Meek.

R: Lobby display, stairs lead to main gallery       
​L: Juergen & Heidi Struck deliver artwork