Hunt Slonem
Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies
Featuring large-scale installations by internationally recognized neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem
On Display
April 20 – September 30
Art in Bloom
Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies transforms the Dallas Arboretum into an immersive, open-air gallery. Throughout the garden, Slonem’s monumental sculptures emerge among the blooms, reimagining familiar pathways as moments of color, reflection, and movement.
Included with garden admission or membership.
Hunt Slonem
Hunt Slonem is an internationally recognized contemporary artist and neo-expressionist known for vivid color, layered texture, and imagery drawn from the natural world. His work is held in more than 250 museum collections worldwide, including the Met and the Smithsonian.
On Display
The exhibition features 37 installations and over 100 works presented throughout the garden, along with a curated gallery of works inside the Historic Camp House.
More to Discover
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Located at Green Classroom
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Learn More about The Art of Holiday Wreath Design 
Located at Green Classroom
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Twilight Nights
Friday – Sunday (Select Thursdays) · 6 – 9:00pm · Through September 27, 2026
The garden transforms after dark.
As the sun sets over the Dallas Arboretum, Hunt Slonem’s monumental sculptures take on a new life.
Fading light catches mirrored surfaces. Bold color deepens against the evening sky.
Specialty cocktails and bites available for purchase, plus music, set the tone for an evening that is equal parts art, nature, and pure Dallas. Perfect for date nights, private celebrations, and anyone who believes the best experiences happen after sunset.
Tickets are limited. The garden is waiting.
Sponsors
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Membership
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Extend the wonder of Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies with a Dallas Arboretum membership. Enjoy seasonal experiences year-round and exclusive members-only events.