The grand opening exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art from January 5th to April 15th, 2012 is called "Around the World: Through Umbrella and Parasols". It will showcase umbrellas and parasols from the 19th and 20th centuries representing fashion and culture from China, England, France, Italy, America, and Japan. There will be morning lectures from Monday to Wednesday as well as a premiere event and silent auction on January 5th to benefit The Umbrellas Foundation.