May 08, 2013
Editor’s Note: To erase the misconception that the showrooms and galleries of the neighborhood are open only to the trade, DallasDesignDistrict.com is launching Unveiled. In this weekly series we take you inside the shops, showrooms and galleries of the Design District that are not only open but welcome the public. Although the Design District is [...]
Feb 12, 2013
It may not be a huge opening weekend for the galleries of the Design District. But that doesn’t mean this weekend can’t be one filled with art. Here are some notable art openings and happenings going on in the neighborhood. Meet Vincent at Banks Fine Art Banks Fine Art has been a part of the [...]
Dec 07, 2012
Most of the time when I talk about exciting events going on in the neighborhood I get to follow my event details with a “don’t worry, the show lasts until the end of the month,” or some such reassurance. This weekend however, there are several wonderful events you only get one chance to enjoy, so [...]
Dec 09, 2011
There’s nothing like a little art and indulgence during the holiday season, and Bob and Maloree Banks of Banks Fine Art have come up with the perfect suggestions to spoil the gift recipients on your list this year! Maloree spoke for the couple about about their favorite part of the holidays: “It maybe corny, but what I [...]
Dec 05, 2011
Is anyone else as obsessed with A&E’s Storage Wars as I am? I can’t help but be captivated each week as bidders vie for the chance to buy the contents of abandoned storage containers, which may contain trash or sometimes lucrative treasures. On tomorrow night’s premiere of Storage Wars Texas one of the Design District’s very own will be [...]
Sep 14, 2011
They say, a bad day in Paris is still better than a good day anywhere else. If you’re in agreement, you won’t want to miss French Fest 2011 at Banks Fine Art. Hosted on October 22 from 12 – 6:00 pm, this free, full-day event promises to be a true European escape, featuring French food, guest lectures, and, of [...]
May 04, 2011
Tomorrow, Banks Fine Art will kick off their celebration of Mother’s Day with a new exhibit featuring work from owner, Bob Banks’s own mother, Marcia Banks. The show, entitled “Marcia Banks: A Retrospective View,” which showcases her lively and whimsical acrylics, will be on display through Saturday, June 4th. Marcia Banks is a fashion illustrator [...]
Oct 18, 2010
Brooke Anthony of Schooler Kellog & Co. with Shannon Green and Alana Villanueva of Dallas Design Group Excellent weather and exquisite furnishings were the buzz of the evening last Thursday at the Dallas Design District’s annual Slocum Street Style event. Dallas design enthusiasts strolled Slocum, checking out the various showroom offerings while enjoying cocktails and [...]
Jun 23, 2010
This Saturday, June 26, the shops of Slocum Street are opening their doors to the public for a one-day only shop & stroll event. From 10:00 to 5:00 pm, guests are invited to browse the street’s unique showrooms and antique galleries. Participating shops will display a blue balloon, making them easy to spot! Participating showrooms [...]
Dec 22, 2009
Banks Fine Art has a lot to celebrate this holiday season — their 30th anniversary and an impending move to a new home on Slocum Street! And they’re giving art lovers a reason to celebrate too! Banks is hosting an unprecedented sale of their entire inventory of traditional and impressionist oil paintings. The sale includes [...]
