Creative

Dallas 24-Hour Video Race Winners Announced

by | Jun 5, 2017
Finding the truth. VHS tape or book. Elevator. "What is your name again?" Now, GO! Filmmakers had 24 hours to make a five-minute film.
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TreeHouseStore Dallas
Dallas Innovates First Look:
TreeHouse Unveils Dallas Store
by | Jun 2, 2017
PHOTO GALLERY | The sustainable home improvement store opened Friday at 8021 Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas as the world’s first energy-positive retail store.
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photography
HALL Group Seeking Photos Capturing Moments in Dallas Arts District
by | Jun 2, 2017
The Dallas-based company launched the new photography fundraiser, "Through the Lens: Dallas Arts District," Thursday in an effort to ensure funding for growth of the city's creative arts hub.
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stone gallery
Aria Stone Gallery Launches
1st E-Commerce Site for Stone
by | Jun 1, 2017
The gallery is a stone showroom designed with a museum layout that sells slabs of stone that are displayed on the gallery walls, much like art pieces
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artist

Artist Uprising Pivots to
Focus on Telling Artists’ Stories

by | Jun 1, 2017
Merrick Porcheddu originally founded Artist Uprising to be a social network for local artists, but now she's imagining a more content-driven startup.
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Arlington, Texas beat out Vail, Seattle, and Milwaukee for the expansion of the renowned international folk art festival, according to a release. [Photo: arak7 via istockphoto]
International Art Market Picks
Arlington For First Expansion
by | May 30, 2017
At the June 16-17 market, visitors will find one-of-a kind, handmade clothing, accessories, shoes, and art made by artisan entrepreneurs from around the world.
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Jamba
Jamba Juice Gives New Smoothies Collagen Boost
by | May 26, 2017
Collagen has been widely used as a cosmetics supplement, but now is making inroads as a consumable supplement.
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home
Allen Developer Designs Maintenance-Free Home
by | May 26, 2017
From solar panels that generate electricity for the entire house to minimal wood that requires painting, The New Modern Home wants to take upkeep worries out of home buying.
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The Hive makerspace

Schools Turn to Makerspaces to Build Better Thinkers, By Design

by | May 24, 2017
Alcuin School's The Hive — funded in part by Bottle Rocket's Calvin Carter — and other makerspaces, are bringing the startup ethos to Dallas area schools. Alcuin is also boosting social entrepreneurship with $1 million from the J.C. Saada Family Foundation.
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Deadline Nears for WeWork Creator Awards
by | May 24, 2017
There’s $1.5 million set aside for groups and individuals in the southern U.S. alone.
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design
Dallas AIA Names Unbuilt Design Awards Winners
by | May 23, 2017
The awards are the highest recognition the organization gives for excellence in unbuilt projects by Dallas architects.
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Prosper Writer Wins Prestigious Nebula Award
by | May 23, 2017
Aerospace industry veteran William Ledbetter bested five competitors to take home the science fiction literature prize in the "Best Novelette" category.
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cinestate

Dallas-based Cinestate Releases First ‘Ear Book’ With More Projects Coming Soon

by | May 19, 2017
The three-hour audio story, The Narrow Caves, is just the beginning as the multimedia company wants to "reinvent Dallas as a city where movies get made."
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maker truck
Mobile Makerspace Once Known as SparkTruck Rolls Into Town
by | May 19, 2017
The big, boxy California transplant is being adopted by SMU and will be retooled for Texas to help teachers fuel the creative spark in students.
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soluna
Soluna Festival Features ‘Dreams and Illusions’ Theme
by | May 17, 2017
This is the third year for the festival that features performances at various locations in Dallas.
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7-Eleven Exec Makes Fast Company’s ‘Most Creative’ List
by | May 15, 2017
The Irving-based convenience store chain's chief merchandising officer is "making Slurpees fly," in a pilot delivery program.
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