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Arts and Culture
Irving's Department of Arts and Culture oversees the Irving Arts Center Opens a New Window. , the city's historical archives and the city's museums:
- The Irving Archives and Museum
- The Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
- The Ruth Paine House Museum
- The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum
The department is under the supervision of the Executive Director of Arts and Culture.
The Irving Arts Board was created by the City Council in 1980 and charged with the responsibility of encouraging and supporting local arts activities and with the development and oversight of the Irving Arts Center and Irving Museums and Archives. The work of the 11-person board is funded through a portion of the local hotel room occupancy tax.
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Documenting History
Across the globe, the COVID-19 global pandemic is radically transforming the world. Nearly every aspect of life has changed in a very short period of time. The Irving Archives and Museum (IAM) is committed to preserving the history of the city and its residents, and it is seeking the help of residents and businesses to fulfill this mission. The IAM is launching a collection initiative to document the experiences of Irving residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Irving Archives and Museum
The Irving Archives and Museum (IAM) is the central hub of Irving’s museums collection, housing the city archive ,as well as a permanent exhibit telling the story of Irving, temporary exhibition space along with an auditorium, and a Smithsonian Spark!Lab where children between the ages of 6 and 12 create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent.
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Irving Arts Center
The Irving Arts Center (IAC) exists to serve the residents of Irving and attract visitors through the support and development of artistic opportunities and is designed to accommodate a wide range of cultural and civic needs. The Arts Center’s 10‐acre complex, nestled in the heart of Dallas‐Fort Worth, features two fully equipped theaters; four galleries; meeting, classroom, reception, and rehearsal facilities; and a verdant sculpture garden.
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Irving Archives
Discover Irving's history through digital collections and resources provided by Irving Archives.
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Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
One of the finest repositories of African-American culture and heritage in the state, this facility was created to honor the history of the area settled in 1850 by freed slaves.
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The Mustangs of Las Colinas
One of the largest equine sculptures in the world. The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum and adjacent sculpture are open to the public.
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Ruth Paine House Museum
President John F. Kennedy was killed by a bullet from a sniper’s rifle on Nov. 22, 1963 in Dallas. On that day, what seemed to be another ordinary day began at a small home in Irving, Texas.