Kelly Cornell Discusses Dallas Art Fair Initiatives and New Aspen Role

Kelly Cornell, director of the Dallas Art Fair, has been appointed to lead the Aspen Art Fair. In a Glasstire podcast interview with William Sarradet, she discussed this new position alongside the launch of the Dallas Art Prize and the upcoming annual Dallas Art Fair. Cornell emphasized the fair's role in creating opportunities for Dallas-based artists, noting that exposure through New York galleries can expand their reach. The podcast is part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary series and its April theme focusing on art fairs and festivals. Listeners can access the episode via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Related articles cover the Aspen appointment, the inaugural $20,000 Dallas Art Prize recipient, and 2026 exhibitor announcements for the Dallas Art Fair and Dallas Invitational. Additional readings mention acquisitions by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Fort Worth Modern from these fairs, as well as the return of the Dallas Art Book Fair to Dallas Contemporary in March 2026. Glasstire, a nonprofit, solicits donations to support its Texas art coverage.