Capturing the magic of AURORA, the more intimate PRELUDE: A Preview of AURORA 2017 — A FREE PUBLIC ART EVENT THROUGHOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAMPUS — will remind you of what you loved about AURORA’s past and ignite your anticipation for what’s to come next year. For one long night, the Dallas Arts District Dallas is transformed into an open-air, urban playground of contemporary art on an expansive scale. Presented by Aurora’s founders – in a new partnership with the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center – this immersive, free and public exhibition will showcase work by local and international artists, selected by a team of renowned curators. In an unforgettable night, visitors experience their familiar urban environment as it is converted into an interactive canvas for some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art. Featuring 10 massive art installations of light, video and sound from around the world,PRELUDE takes place on the AT&T Performing Arts Center campus on October 21 and 22, 2016, from 8 p.m. until midnight.
NEW THIS YEAR: PLEASE RSVP — Let us know when you’re coming – RSVP by clicking here or via the button above! When you come to PRELUDE, exchange your free RSVP ticket for a limited edition collectible (more details to be announced).
CURATORS
Dooeun Choi I Nadim Samman I Justine Ludwig
ARTISTS
Alicia Eggert I Herman Kolgen I Quayola I Shilpa Gupta I teamVOID
Tramaine Townsend I Ujoo+Limheeyoung I Antonin Fourneau
MUSIC
Extend your PRELUDE experience. Come early and enjoy live performances from two of Dallas’ favorites:
- Friday, October 21 I Brave Combo I Strauss Square I 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, October 22 I Larry g(EE) I Strauss Square I 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:00 p.m.)
RSVP to either or both concerts via the RSVP button above.
PRELUDE LIGHTS FUNDRAISING EVENT
Illuminating the night sky, Prelude Lights launches the opening of Prelude, the preview to the innovative Aurora 2017. Join the fun for an extraordinary evening of interactive art in varied mediums of light and sound, culinary delights, live entertainment by Neon Indian and much more. Proceeds support community engagement, education programs, and future imaginative projects at the Center. For more information, visit PreludeLights.com
LIGHT YOUR WAY AROUND PRELUDE.
