The Vignette Art Fair, the largest showing of women in Texas' art, is approaching soon on October 13-15. The Fair will bring in 54 women artists from all across the state, including Houston, Austin,...
Local Nonprofit Unveils Mural for Visually Impaired
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, located in Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood, dedicated a new mural on Wednesday. Artist Kristen Soble created the new mural with the goal of helping...
Annual Dallas Museum of Art Awards
Recipients of the Dallas Museum of Art’s 2022 Awards to Artists have been officially announced by the museum. All 10 of this year’s recipients are Texas residents, NBC 5 reported. Nine of the...
Neighborhood Leap: Local Art on the Go
Make your next walk around your neighborhood an adventure with art on the go. Residents in Fort Worth will be able to download an app and experience art in an innovative way. "Neighborhood Leap" by...
By Amy Jones | Jul 23, 2022
Immersive Monet Experience Opens in Dallas
Another immersive art experience is coming to Dallas. The Monet Experience features the art of Monet as well as the impressionists, Renoir, Degas, and others. In the 19th century, the impressionists...
By Amy Jones | Jul 2, 2022
City Holds Annual Vandergriff Art Festival
Vandergriff Art Festival, the longest-running art festival in Arlington, recently took place in June for the first time. It ran from June 3 to June 5, but in the past, the festival typically...
Man Destroys Millions in DMA Artworks After Becoming ‘Mad at His Girl’
A man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art and may have caused more than $5.1 million in damage before being arrested on June 1. Brian Hernandez, 21, allegedly used a metal chair to smash the glass...
Student Leadership Cohort Prepares Students for Artistic Opportunities
A new education initiative in North Texas is preparing students for future opportunities in the arts industry. Verdigris Ensemble's Student Leadership Cohort was established in the fall of 2021 and...
Late Philanthropist Anne Bass’ Art Collection Auctions for $363 Million
Twelve works of art from the late Fort Worth philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass' collection brought in an astounding $363.1 million at a recent auction in New York City. The estate of Anne H. Bass...
By Amy Jones | May 28, 2022
Banksy’s Art Exhibit Coming to Dallas
Artwork from one of the most controversial visual artists of the 21st century is currently on an international tour, and residents of Dallas will have two opportunities to see his work in person....
By Amy Jones | May 25, 2022
Dallas Fans Hear About the Many Facets of Neil Gaiman
A friend of mine once compared English Author Neil Gaiman to music legend Prince. I thought the observation was ridiculous, but when I asked what he meant, my friend explained that Mr. Gaiman’s work...
Dallas Artists Create Sunflower Art for Ukraine
The Plano Art Association and Richardson Civic Art Society are creating a sunflower-themed exhibit in downtown Plano to raise funds to aid Ukraine. According to The Dallas Morning News, the exhibit...
Buc-ee’s Comes To West Texas… Sort Of
A Buc-ee's has popped up in West Texas, but you will not find a sea of gas pumps, beaver nuggets, or immaculate bathrooms. This Buc-ee's is an art installment. Located 25 miles east of Marathon,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 8, 2022
New Immersive Art Experience is Headed to DFW
From the creators of Immersive Van Gogh comes another groundbreaking immersive art installation, FRIDA: IMMERSIVE DREAM. The art exhibit concentrates on the art and life of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954),...
By Amy Jones | Dec 3, 2021
Upcoming Holiday Events at the South Dallas Cultural Center
The South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), located at 3400 South Fitzhugh Avenue in Dallas, has announced plans to host several events for residents in the DFW area throughout the holiday season....
Artist Uses Glass to Bounce Back from Chemo, Starts Art Business
Jeanne Wattson started off her interview with Dallas Express by saying that, to her, “art is therapy rather than business.” Her inspiration to make glass art came from a place of neural necessity....
Nasher Sculpture Center Creates ‘Nasher Public’ to Support Local Artists
Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center features a collection of modern and contemporary sculptures, including pieces by Matisse, Basquiat, Picasso, and many...
By Morgan Hood | Oct 10, 2021
Family Turns Son’s Memorial into Art Exhibit
A family in Grand Prairie turned the memorial of their 9-year-old son, who was fatally hit by a car, into an art show. Nico Escalante, 9, was struck by a car in a private lot in the 2600 block of...
By Mary Dada | Oct 4, 2021
Dallas Has a New Art Experience
A unique experience has made its way to Dallas, bringing art to a whole new level. The exhibit began in Paris, catching the attention of more than two million visitors. It became a popular must-see...
By Tracy Moseley | Oct 2, 2021
Planning a Visit to The Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art, located in the Art District of downtown Dallas, is the largest in northern Texas. There are over 24,000 pieces of art in the collection, ranging from historical artifacts...
