Weaving a Collective Mural: Meow Wolf in Grapevine, Texas
The first time I visited strange new art worlds via a space/time refrigerator portal I had to travel to a renovated bowling alley in New Mexico to do so.
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To the Edge and Back: How Bruce Wood Dance is honoring its namesake with passion and power in 2023-24
The 2023-24 season marks 10 years since the passing of legendary dancer and choreographer Bruce Wood, and his namesake company is honoring his memory by making big moves in Texas and beyond.
Movement, Rhythm, Expression: Dallas Black Dance Theatre spotlights world premieres and homegrown talent in 47th season
Four world premieres and more than 20 total works are the foundation for Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 47th season, and that’s the sort of abundance that artistic director Melissa M. Young loves to see.
The Female Gaze: Texas Vignette spotlights women artists with art fair dedicated to their work
Though Texas Vignette may be a juried art show focusing solely on female-identifying artists currently living in the Lone Star State, curator Emily Edwards guarantees that everyone is welcome.
‘Spanish Light: Sorolla in American Collections’ Shines at the Meadows Museum
In 1909, the Hispanic Society of America in New York City hosted a landmark solo exhibition of Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla’s works.
Texas Studio: Playwright Crystal Jackson Stays Off the Main Road
Austin-based Crystal Jackson took her time getting around to playwriting. Even in the thick of it, she once thought she might be done for good.
A Must See: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith traces her Memory Map at The Modern
When a retrospective of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s work arrives at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in October, it might be the first time some Texas patrons will have heard of the groundbreaking artist, activist, educator, and advocate.
Pride and Intention: Texas’s Historic Gay Men’s Chorus Turtle Creek Chorale Finishes Season Strong
1980 was when Dallas hosted its first official gay pride parade. The Turtle Creek Chorale was born that same year, founded by a small group of gay men in the city who simply wanted a place to sing together.
Building a Legacy: Harry Geffert at Cris Worley Fine Arts
The essence of Harry Geffert’s art is relationships.
Dancer, Environmentalist, Visionary: Louise Nevelson at Amon Carter
The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury is one of the first exhibitions to focus on the artist’s midcentury sculptures and works on paper as seen through the lens of the world in which she lived.
Global Resilience: Afro-Atlantic Histories concludes its tour at the Dallas Museum of Art
Ade Omotosho couldn’t think of a more perfect topic for his first big exhibition.
A Critic Looks Ahead: Top Picks for 2023-24 on DFW Stages
American regional theater is dying.