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20 Under 40
Marisa Howard – 20 Under 40
As the COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted everyone’s lives, Marisa Howard has managed to make the most of it.
In Case You Missed It
The Art of Shopping Requires a Mindful Manager
With its museum-like layout and sophisticated sculptures, murals, and paintings by known artists, NorthPark Center staffs a position many other malls wouldn’t need: a manager of arts programming.
West End – The Universal Message of Love
Located in Downtown Dallas West End is a colorful mural with the simple four letter word – LOVE – a hand painted mural on the north-facing wall of The Luminary.
With Masks, Outdoor Performances, Scots Arts Performances Must Go On
Highland Park High School performing arts teachers and students have managed to persevere with creativity and flexibility despite the many pandemic challenges that emerged during the past year.
Philanthropy
Dallas Arts District Foundation Awards Nine Local Artists With Financial Refuge Among Crisis
The Dallas Arts District Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the city's artistic, educational and commercial endeavors through its donations and design programs.
Crow Museum New Trio of Exhibits Includes ‘Divine Spark’
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is kicking off 2021 in a bold fashion with three exhibitions showcasing the powerful contemporary works of a Texas-based Asian woman artist, recent works by Japanese women ceramicists, and an exploration of one of the most iconic gods in Hindu culture.
Coronavirus
Dallas Arts Organizations Lose Nearly $68M
Furloughs surpass 1,200 as leaders scratch up funding, explore new ways to reengage with their audiences.
Society
Dallas Symphony Orchestra ‘Savor the Symphony’ Raffle Replaces Dinner
Join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League as they raffle 'Symphony, Sip and Savor' experiences including VIP events, exclusive memberships, symphony performances, and luxury gifts.
Children’s Chorus Virtual Auditions Are Now Open
Your kids can be a part of one of the nation's largest and most prestigious youth choral programs, the Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas, by auditioning virtually this month.
Zoom Into May with Improv & Shakespeare
Looking for activities to keep kids engaged when school's out? Dallas Children's Theater is offering three-week virtual classes starting this May for 7-12th graders, teaching comedy and Shakespeare.
Calling Arts Entrepreneurs: Obelisk Award Nominations Now Open
Business Council for the Arts is calling upon North Texas arts entrepreneurs for 2020 Obelisk nominations, open until Friday, May 29.
Take Part in DMA Artwork: Submit Clip of Your Pandemic Experience
Submit a clip encapsulating your life during the pandemic era, from cooking dinner at home to online connections with loved ones, and be featured in the Sound of the Earth: The Pandemic Chapter artwork by Yuri Suzuki.
Dallas International Students Spread Positivity with Rainbow Art
Dallas International School students are crafting rainbows with positive messages to spread hope during this difficult time.
DMA Brings Art Exhibitions Online
DMA is bringing art from around the world to your home with new virtual exhibitions and gallery experiences.
Stream Free Plays with ‘National Theatre at Home’
Fortunately for theatre enthusiasts who miss attending plays, National Theatre shows are now playing at a computer screen near you every Thursday night.
TACA Forms Emergency Arts Relief Fund
The Arts Community Alliance has announced the establishment of an emergency relief fund for arts organizations impacted by COVID-19.
Miron Crosby Hosts Boot Design Competition Benefitting North Texas Food Bank
Looking for a creative activity for your kids to do at home? Restless children and adults alike have the chance to design the next Mini Crosby children’s boot while benefitting the North Texas Food Bank.
AT&T Performing Arts Center Announces Rescheduled Performances
AT&T Performing Arts Center has rescheduled six upcoming performances to align with CDC recommendations during the Covid-19 outbreak, with three performance dates still to be announced.
SMU Professor and Alumna Elected to Texas Institute of Letters
SMU professor Andrew R. Graybill and alumna Regina Taylor are among 19 newly elected members of the Texas Institute of Letters, to be inducted at the TIL annual meeting in Georgetown on March 27-29.
DMA Partners with Van Gogh Museum for Olive Grove Exhibition
Dallas Museum of Art has partnered with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to host the first exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh’s Olive Grove Series, Van Gogh and the Olive Groves, opening 2021.