arts

The Last Word: Jacobs’ Sindhu Avalokita on Women Taking the ‘Driver’s Seat’

by | Mar 27, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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Irving-Based Michaels Launches ‘MakerPlace’ Online Marketplace
by | 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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UT Dallas Arts School Gets New Name with $40M Bass Foundation Gift
by | May 9, 2023
The School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at the University of Texas at Dallas will now be called the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology following a $40 million gift to the university from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation. “The impact of this gift cannot be overstated,” says Bass School Dean Dr. Nils Roemer.
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Mayor’s Star Council Announces Its 2020-21 Class of Emerging Leaders
by | Oct 26, 2020
This year, 40 young Dallas professionals in eight areas of cultural and industry influence were picked to join the Mayor's Star Council. Here's a look at MSC's ninth class, dubbed #Redefine9.
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Eisemann

Eisemann Edge Endowment Fund Promotes Exploration of Technology and Art

by | Mar 7, 2019
The first installation under the new initiative between the city of Richardson, the Eisemann Center, and UT Dallas is planned for March 2020.
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A Year in the Making, Dallas’ New Cultural Plan Seeks Equitable Arts Funding
by | Oct 12, 2018
The Office of Cultural Affairs's proposal to spread the arts across all social, economics, and geographic area of Dallas will be presented to City Council this month.
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ARTSOnePass
ARTSonepass: Getting North Texas Arts and Culture in an App
by | Sep 17, 2018
Launching in North Texas, ARTSonepass is an web app and AI-driven recommendation engine with a calendar of events across a number of categories—performing and visual arts, history, and science and nature.
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Thin Line Fest
Thin Line Fest Submission Deadlines Are Coming Up Soon
by | Dec 19, 2017
The Denton festival, now in its 11th year, is a melding of the arts including film, music, and photography. 
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On Tap: TACA Gala, Big Design Conference, DWE Women’s Expo

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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The MAC Event Highlights Student-Made Video Art
by | Jun 6, 2017
During Saturday’s MediaGala, The MAC’s outdoor green space will be filled with work by student filmmakers from Booker T. Washington High School.
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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 Week Grows into Dallas Arts Month
by | Mar 27, 2017
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said local artists and businesses need support from their community, touting the diverse array of works being shown.
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STEAM

Dallas Library Gets $5K Grant for STEAM Programming

by | Jan 24, 2017
The recently-awarded funds will help the Dallas Public Library continue its STEAM and Snacks education program.
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Dallas Arts Community is Strong, But There’s Room for Growth
by | Jan 6, 2017
The Arts Community Alliance's executive director talks about how technology is helping artists reach new audiences, the year ahead, and more.
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UTD’s ATEC School Adds Game Studies Expert
by | Oct 26, 2016
Josef Nguyen's research intersects technology, literature, and digital media.
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Texas Instruments Gives Funding to Local Arts Groups
by | Oct 13, 2016
Texas Instruments and the TI Foundation are investing further in the North Texas arts community.
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