Creative

makerspaces

National Libraries Grant Aids in Studying Makerspaces

by | May 2, 2017
The UTA team will test the effectiveness of early-stage maker-based competencies previously developed by a task force on undergraduate learning.
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Colombian
Dallas Startup Weaves Colombian Culture, Texas Tradition
by | May 2, 2017
A Dallas local with a passion for travel partnered with a Colombian community and a Texan leathersmith to create a line of culturally rich handbags.
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Kitchen LTO
Kitchen LTO Morphs into New Eatery, Junction Craft Kitchen
by | May 2, 2017
The pop-up kitchen concept started in Trinity Groves before moving to Deep Ellum.
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Artistic violin
‘Mozart in the Bar’:
DSO Violinist Brings Classical Music to Deep Ellum
by | May 1, 2017
Lydia Umlauf, a violinist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, is providing the Dallas community with a more casual setting to enjoy classical music.
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Earth Day

Photo Gallery: Earth Day Texas

Whether you missed out on the world's largest Earth Day celebration or just want to relive it, we've got the inside look.
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Kyle Steed
Dallas-Based Artist Spreads Love Through Murals
by | Apr 24, 2017
Kyle Steed has been commissioned to create a three-piece series of his Little Love Notes for the Dallas Festival of Ideas.
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Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner, and Blanche Osborn
TWU Professor’s Research Inspiration for Upcoming Film about Female WWII Pilots
by | Apr 24, 2017
The film company behind 'Hidden Figures' and the director of 'Hamilton' are set to develop the project about the first women to fly for the U.S. military.
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food
Dallas Filmmakers Shining Light on Food Insecurity
by | Apr 21, 2017
Clips from the documentary still in production will be screened Sunday as part of the inaugural EARTHxFilm festival.
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How do You Feel? Gensler’s Robot, Jack, Wants to Know

by | Apr 21, 2017
Jack reads emojis in text messages sent to him by onlookers and responds to them with colors of light based on the type of emoji sent.
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homeless
Grand Prairie Girl Creates Art to Help Homeless
by | Apr 20, 2017
Gia Woodrum's encounter with a homeless man set her on a course of compassion for those in need.
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Reel FX
Reel FX Forms New VR Firm With Moonbot Studios Alums
by | Apr 19, 2017
Dallas-based Flight School will focus on content for virtual reality and emerging tech platforms.
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heroes
UTA ‘Heroes of the Dorm’ Video Game Team Wins Tuition
by | Apr 18, 2017
The six-member team from UTA overcame a 64-team field in winning the three-week video gaming competition.
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Entrepreneurial advice: Jasmine Brand's dad told her "money is good, but new ideas are priceless." Today, Brand puts a premium on innovation, and aims to "create new things to be ahead of the curve." [ Photo: Courtesy of Jasmin Brand ]

You Create the Life You Want,
Says Entrepreneur Jasmin Brand

by | Apr 13, 2017
The 37-year-old Dallas entrepreneur has spent the last decade building multiple businesses and her brand (pun intended).
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arts
TACA Expanding Funding to
Visual, Social Impact Arts
by | Apr 12, 2017
The new initiatives are aimed to broaden the types of arts organizations funded through The Arts Community Alliance.
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Dallas Arts Month panel discusses the intersection of Art and Architecture.
‘Creative Conversation’ Explores
Art’s Role in Placemaking
by | Apr 11, 2017
As part of Dallas Arts Month, artists and architects gathered Monday to discuss the intersection of art and architecture in the built environment.
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DRC Interactive maps
Interactive Maps Showcase
North Texas Innovation
by | Apr 6, 2017
Trey Bowles introduces a new tool for the entrepreneur's arsenal at the 4th Annual State of Entrepreneurship event.
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