Creative

The Last Word: The DMA’s Agustín Arteaga on the Six Finalists of the Museum’s International Design Competition

by | Apr 28, 2023
In February, the Dallas Museum of Art launched a “Reimagining the Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition" for a major expansion that will add flexible gallery spaces, reorganized entrances and circulation, and a reapportioned interior.  The museum received 154 design submissions from all over the world. On Thursday, the DMA announced that it has selected six finalists.
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The ‘Eye’ in Downtown Dallas Gets an ‘EYEboretum’ Makeover for the Dallas Art Fair
by | Apr 21, 2023
The "Eye," a sculpture by Chicago-based artist Tony Tasset, already provides an eye-popping attraction in the sculpture garden across the street from The Joule Hotel on Main Street in downtown Dallas. But in honor of the Dallas Art Fair, which runs today through Sunday in the Dallas Arts District, the "Eye" has gotten its own artsy treatment. The lawn around the sculpture has been filled with surreal editions including solar-powered butterflies, giant mushrooms, lemons, corn cobs, pineapples, and flowers with eyeball centers.
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The Last Word: The DMA’s Anna Katherine Brodbeck on Acquiring 12 Artworks from the Dallas Art Fair
by | Apr 21, 2023
The Dallas Museum of Art has scoured the world for works of art to grace its walls and galleries. But Thursday it announced 12 acquisitions it made from its own back yard—this year's Dallas Art Fair, which is open to ticketed attendees today through Sunday, April 23, at the Fashion Industry Gallery in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
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Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum at the University of Texas at Dallas, Phase I [Rendering courtesy Morphosis]
UT Dallas, DMA Announce Partnership Celebrating Opening of New Athenaeum in Fall 2024
by | Apr 20, 2023
The unveiling of Phase I of the O'Donnell Athenaeum, designed by Morphosis Architects, will debut the first of three buildings in the new 12-acre cultural complex at UT Dallas. “I'm thrilled to welcome some of the finest works of art in our city to the new campus museum," said UTD President Richard C. Benson.
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EarthX 2023 Brings Together the World’s Top Green Thinkers and Doers in Dallas

As EarthX 2023 descends upon Dallas this week, the world's largest environmental event is unleashing a powerful synergy of industry, innovation, and global collaboration. With dozens of conferences, immersive experiences, and more than 400 speakers, here’s a guide to help innovators navigate this awe-inspiring event—ensuring they maximize its potential for shaping a better tomorrow.
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The Last Word: Dallas Restaurateur Mark Brezinski on His Tell-All Memoir, ‘ForkFight!’
by | Apr 18, 2023
In his 45 years in the restaurant industry, Brezinski has helped create brands like Pei Wei Asian Diner, Velvet Taco, Tin Star, Banh Shop. and, most recently, Bizzy Burger Merchants. Called "the father of Dallas' fast-casual food scene" by D Magazine, he's out with a new book that spills the beans—and the tacos, egg rolls, and more—about everything he's seen along the way.
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Chuck E. Cheese Taps Former D&B Marketing Veteran as CMO Amid ‘Aggressive Brand Transformation’
by | Apr 14, 2023
Irving-based CEC Entertainment, a national leader in family entertainment and dining, has announced that Sean Gleason has been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Chuck E. Cheese and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.
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Deep Ellum’s 150th Anniversary Rolls On with Mural Walking Tour, Arts Fair, Juneteenth Block Party, and More
by | 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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Splendor on the Grass: Immersive Art Installation Coming to Klyde Warren Park

"Round the Bend," a textile banner of abstract geometric forms, was created by artist Rachel Hayes. It will be on display April 19-30 as part of the park's celebration of Dallas Arts Month. Inspired by "cascading color fields and landscapes," it shimmers in sunlight and ripples in wind—and you're invited to walk along it.
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Lights, Camera, DIFF: The 17th Annual Dallas International Film Festival Unveils Its Bold Lineup
by | Apr 11, 2023

The Dallas International Film Festival has revealed its full lineup of feature films for its 17th edition, showcasing over 100 films from more than 60 countries....

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The Last Word: Dallas Museum of Art’s Agustín Arteaga on Getting 154 Design Submissions for the DMA’s Expansion
by | Apr 10, 2023
The DMA said a refreshed and expanded campus will enable it to better serve the diverse city of Dallas and will create additional gallery space to accommodate an expanding collection and strengthen the museum's work with its communities.
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Techstars Startup Weekend Dallas Returns: A Dive into Emerging Tech for Diverse Entrepreneurs

The DEC Network is excited to host the Dallas return of Techstars Startup Weekend, a three-day program that immerses aspiring entrepreneurs in the world of startups....

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Challenging Convention in Advertising: The Secret to Firehouse’s Success

by | Apr 5, 2023
Firehouse's success as an advertising agency is rooted in creating innovative ad campaigns. But by taking risks and breaking the "unwritten rules" of advertising—including the willingness to walk away from a final-four pitch—the agency has distinguished itself in the industry and achieved exceptional results for clients.
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NCTCOG Makes 21 Free Drone Workshops Available to Public on YouTube
by | Apr 3, 2023
There are so many drones flying our skies that the North Central Texas Council of Governments began an education series two years ago that now is available on its YouTube page. The free series focuses on best practices, safety, and the many uses of drones.
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Dining in a Culinary Rodeo: Trick Rider Is Galloping into Omni PGA Frisco Resort This Spring
by | Apr 3, 2023
Trick Rider will pay homage to a legendary woman trick rider from the 1940s and '50s. Its spirit will be encapsulated in an astonishing light sculpture suspended over the bar: a 16-foot-long, nine-foot-high crystal horse chandelier made from 4,075 "bohemian cut" crystal beads.
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Young Frisco Artist Wins Gold in Toyota’s 2023 Dream Car USA Art Contest
by | Mar 31, 2023
Kids nationwide reimagined mobility for the 2023 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. And one of the three Gold Award winners is Frisco's own Kaavya Jethwani—a 10-year-old who designed a very fishy ride with its own aquarium built right in. See what inspired Kaavya's artwork, and check out the other 8 winning Dream Car designs.
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