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The Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden exhibit opens March 1 and runs through Sept. 1. [Photo: Matt Yao]
The Last Word: Double Take! ‘Living’ Sculptures Fool the Eye at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
by Quincy Preston | Feb 29, 2024
Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacón says new deputy city manager John Land's "leadership and expertise, especially in economic and community development, will be exponentially valuable" to the growing city.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 1, 2023
U.S. customers visiting MakerPlace can browse dozens of categories of handmade goods—including jewelry, home décor, art, accessories, crafting arts, bath and beauty, and clothing. Michaels says they can also learn or refine skills to bring their own creative ideas to life via maker-led classes and how-to’s.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 14, 2023
Known as the “birthplace of the blues in Texas,” the district just east of downtown Dallas regularly buzzes with live music, street art, galleries, restaurants, clubs, and culturally creative retail. But all this year, Deep Ellum is kicking it up a notch. Here's what's in store over the next several weeks.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 10, 2023
Jerod DTOX Davies' collection of upcycled wearables is handpainted with an uplifting quote. Erykah Badu recently was spotted on social media wearing a custom Artwork For Humans sweatshirt backstage at her annual birthday concert.
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The City of Dallas shares samples of the types of works that have been selected for the exhibition. [Source: City of Dallas]
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Submit to the 2023 El Corazón Art Exhibit
by Lance Murray | Dec 21, 2022
The El Corazón exhibition—inspired by a card from the beloved Mexican game of Lotería—features a stunning array of artistic interpretations of the human heart, from the fiery passion of love to the heart-wrenching sorrow of loss.
Artists can submit entries for the unique show through Jan. 7.
Artists can submit entries for the unique show through Jan. 7.
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Dallas’ IF/THEN Initiative Puts National Spotlight on Women in STEM With TODAY Debut of PSA Campaign
by Kevin Cummings |
Feb 11, 2022
On NBC’s TODAY on Friday, the IF/THEN Initiative unveiled a new ad campaign in collaboration with the social impact nonprofit Ad Council that’s set to air on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Dallas-based nonprofit is also taking its 3D-printed statues to the Smithsonian Museum.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 20, 2021
Sedrick and Letitia Huckaby have unveiled Kinfolk House, a collaborative project space that embodies the intersection of artistry and culture in the Polytechnic Neighborhood, a predominantly Black and Latino area in Fort Worth.
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by Capital One |
Dec 21, 2020
In the fourth installment of a five-part series, Capital One shines a spotlight on nonprofit innovation in 2020.
sponsored by Capital One
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[Photo: Courtesy Old Parkland]
9/11 Heroes: Old Parkland Installs Monument Honoring United Airlines Flight 93
by Quincy Preston | Sep 11, 2020
As many remember lost loved ones and heroic acts by first responders and citizens on 9/11, Old Parkland in Uptown Dallas has erected a newly commissioned bronze statue in honor of the heroes on United Airlines Flight 93. The "Non Sibi" monument "will forever be a reminder" of the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 that fought back against the terrorists who hijacked their plane.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 3, 2020
During a Dallas Startup Week panel, three women in art and business talk about how to break the status quo in male-dominated industries.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 30, 2020
Dallas-based TopIt allows users to create customized challenges based on their interests and hobbies. A user can choose to post their own niche challenge from a variety of categories or join in on an active one.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 22, 2020
Latinx Spaces is at the intersection of art, culture, and politics. The digital media platform is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Latinx movement—though anyone can consume the content.
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[Image: Courtesy Artist Uprising]
Artist Uprising Brings ‘Work Hard Shop Harder’ Mural to The Shops at Park Lane
by Maddie Preston | Feb 19, 2020
The Dallas-headquartered art group also recently collaborated with Common Desk to fill its new downtown Dallas location with eclectic artwork.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Sep 6, 2019
One of Dallas' latest interactive art installations is the Museum of Memories, an Instagramable pop-up inviting visitors to take a trip back to their childhood.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Aug 14, 2019
Uptown Dallas Inc. is transforming the district one mural at a time, this time with a mossy and floral creation bringing something new to the mix.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 1, 2019
The identical twins behind M2G Ventures plan to transform the former CAN Academy campus into a new mixed-use redevelopment with a Humphrey Bogart-era vibe. The art-filled showcase will feature top amenities like an energy room with onsite Pelotons and a Zen library with ‘heads down’ space.
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